'Aditya 369' blended elements of history and science fiction, with a storyline centred around a time machine that transported passengers to different periods, including 1526 CE and a post-apocalyptic future in 2504 CE.
Published Feb 26, 2025 | 5:40 PM ⚊ Updated Feb 26, 2025 | 5:40 PM
'Aditya 369' to re-release. (X)
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s sci-fi classic Aditya 369 (1991) is gearing up for a re-release in 4K soon. The film directed by the legendary director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao was one of the first time travel films in Telugu.
Apart from Balakrishna, who played a dual role, the film has Mohini, with Amrish Puri, Tinnu Anand, Suthi Velu, Master Tarun, Chandra Mohan, and Silk Smitha in supporting roles.
The film’s music was composed by Ilayaraja, and the dialogues were written by Jandhyala. Produced by S Anitha Krishna under the Sridevi Movies banner, it was presented by SP Balasubrahmanyam.
Aditya 369 blended elements of history and science fiction, with a storyline centred around a time machine that transported passengers to different periods, including 1526 CE and a post-apocalyptic future in 2504 CE.
It explored themes such as technology, democracy, and warfare. The film was inspired by HG Wells’ novel The Time Machine (1895), which director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao had read in college. The historical segments were set during the reign of Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529).
Aditya 369 had also set a benchmark for technical aspects in Telugu cinema. The film celebrated for its visuals had three cinematographers— PC Sreeram filmed the present-day scenes but had to leave due to health issues. VSR Swamy then took over the historical scenes, while Kabir Lal handled the futuristic ones.
Now, the makers have announced that the enhanced version of Aditya 369 will be re-released this summer.
The production house wrote on X: “Bringing the FIRST SCI-FI of INDIAN CINEMA, #Aditya369 back to the Big Screens in 4K. This Summer, let’s travel back in time to witness #NBK’s Timeless Classic in theatres again.”
Bringing the FIRST SCI-FI of INDIAN CINEMA, #Aditya369 back to the Big Screens in 4K ☀️
This Summer, let’s travel back in time to witness #NBK‘s Timeless Classic in theatres again✨️
Natasimha #NandamuriBalakrishna #SingeetamSrinivasaRao #SPBalasubrahmanyam @ilaiyaraaja… pic.twitter.com/jxfW229m2O
— Sridevi Movies (@SrideviMovieOff) February 26, 2025
