The classic Telugu film Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari is set to be re-released in 3D on May 9, 2025, 35 years after its original release. The film, starring Megastar Chiranjeevi, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, was a groundbreaking fantasy drama that took Telugu cinema to new heights in 1990. Produced by legendary producer C. Aswani Dutt, the film starred Sridevi as female leads, with music by Ilayaraja.
Nag Ashwin, the son-in-law of C. Aswani Dutt and director of films like Mahanati and Kalki 2898 AD, is behind the re-release of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari. Ashwin has spent a whopping Rs 9 crore on VFX to ensure the film is released in the best 4K quality. The film will be released on a record number of screens, and fans of fantasy dramas can catch it in theaters.
The original film was made on a budget of Rs 2 crore and went on to make a whopping Rs 15 crore net at the box office. The re-release promises to bring the film's magic to a new generation of audiences.
The success of the re-release will depend on how well the film's nostalgic value and new 3D effects resonate with audiences. With Nag Ashwin's vision and attention to detail, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari is set to be a memorable cinematic experience.