'Badri' anniversary: Fans rejoice as Pawan Kalyan's classic completes 23 years

Power star Pawan Kalyan's 'Badri,' directed by Puri Jagannadh, completed 23 years of its release on April 20, 2023. The film was released in the year 2000 and went on to become a hit at the box office. The movie features Pawan Kalyan in the lead role along with Amisha Patel and Renu Desai as the heroines. Prakash Raj, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Brahmanandam, Ali, Kaushal Manda, Mallikarjuna Rao, M.S. Narayana, Sangeetha and others played key roles.
As soon as the news of the film completing 23 years of its release came out, Pawan Kalyan's fans took to Twitter to celebrate the occasion. They shared their love for the film and the actor, reminiscing about the iconic dialogues, action sequences, and songs from the movie. The hashtag #23YearsForIconicBadri started trending on Twitter, and fans poured in their wishes for the team behind the movie.
'Badri' marked the first collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and Puri Jagannadh. The film had a mass appeal and was loved by both the audience and the critics. Pawan Kalyan's performance in the movie was appreciated by everyone, and it cemented his position as a leading actor in the Telugu film industry.




The music of the movie was composed by Ramana Gogula, and the songs like "Bangala Kathamulo", "Yeh Chikitha", and "Chali Pidugullo" were chartbusters. The film's cinematography by Madhu Ambat was also praised for capturing the essence of the story and the action sequences effectively.






'Badri' was not only a commercial success but also a cult classic that is still remembered by fans of Telugu cinema. The movie's legacy is such that even after 23 years of its release, it still manages to evoke the same excitement and nostalgia among the fans.