Anji (film)
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Anji is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action-adventure film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Chiranjeevi in the title role along with Namrata Shirodkar, Tinnu Anand and Nagendra Babu.[1][2] It is produced by Shyam Prasad Reddy on M. S. Art Movies banner. The film has music composed by Mani Sharma with cinematography by Chota K. Naidu.[3] At an estimated budget of ₹25 crore (US$5.52 million) to ₹30 crore (US$6.62 million), it was the most expensive Telugu film ever made at the time of its release.[4][5][6]
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Directed by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
Written by | M. S. Art Movies Unit (Story and screenplay) |
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Produced by | Shyam Prasad Reddy |
Starring | Chiranjeevi Namrata Shirodkar Tinnu Anand Nagendra Babu |
Cinematography | Chota K. Naidu |
Edited by | K. V. Krishna Reddy |
Music by | Mani Sharma |
Production company | M. S. Art Movies |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Budget | ₹25–30 crore |
Anji was in production for more than six years and after multiple delays, the film released on 15 January 2004 during Sankranthi festival.[7][5] Though the film was noted for its visual effects and Chiranjeevi's performance, it was not commercially successful due to its high budget.[8][6][9] In addition to two Nandi Awards, the film received the National Film Award for Best Special Effects, becoming the first Telugu film to win a National Award in that category. The film found a place in the Limca Book of Records as the first Indian film with 3D digital graphics.[10]
It was dubbed in Hindi as Diler - Daring, in Tamil as Kollimalai Singam, and in Malayalam as Chekavan.