That Is Pandu

That is Pandu is 2005 Telugu-language romantic comedy film, produced by M L Kumara Chowdhary on Sri Keerthi Creations banner and directed by Devi Prasad. Starring Jagapathi Babu, Sneha and music composed by Mani Sharma. The film recorded as Average at the box office.

Plot
The film begins with Anjali, a TV anchor & a classical dancer whose aim is to win the trophy in the National Dance Festivals. Pandu, a jack of all trades, resides in a colony where diverse people stay together, and everyone admires him. Once Pandu witnesses the generosity of Anjali, she adores her ideologies and becomes a hardcore fan. From there, he is behind her as White on Rice and is an admiration that pesters her and misconstrues him as a scapegrace. Meanwhile, Home Minister Bhagawan, scandalous malice, was invited as Chief Guest to Anjali's concert, where he lecherous her. Bhagawan confesses and terror-stricken her when she spits on him. Hence, Bhagawan's acts of vengeance incriminate Anjali in drug trafficking case through her friends Rahul & Shilpa. Moreover, no one gets for her succor except Pandu, as he knows Anjali's righteousness.

Right now, he schemes intellectually, sends his friend Sudari, a petty thief, into prison, and seeks the actuality. Thus, enraged Pandu challenges Bhagawan to prove Anjali not guilty. Firstly, he acquits her on parole utilizing his wit when she discerns his code of behavior and starts liking him. The next, Pandu targets Bhagawan, who needles, loathes the fame, and makes his life futile. Though Anjali selects for the competitions, she shows apathy. Here, Pandu boosts her courage and prepares for finals. Eventually, he acquits Anjali as innocent, brings out the devilish shade of Bhagawan, and dethrones him. So, infamed Bhagawan attacks Anjali while she is proceeding to contest and breaks her leg. Pandu rescues her, ceases Bhagawan, and successfully takes Anjali to the auditorium. At that point, Anjali stands up by the willpower given by Pandu and acquires the victory. At last, Anjali proclaims on stage that her entire success has been acknowledged at Pandu's feet and proposes to him. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Pandu & Anjali.

Cast

 * Jagapati Babu as Pandu
 * Sneha as Anjali
 * Madhu Sharma as Sundari
 * Sayaji Shinde as Bhagawan
 * Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam as Bhagawan's brother-in-law
 * M. S. Narayana as Watch Vaaliswara Rao
 * Kondavalasa as Anjaneyulu
 * Krishna Bhagavaan as Harishchandra
 * Raghu Babu as Lawyer
 * Venu Madhav as Sunnunda
 * Prudhviraj as Police inspector
 * Radha Kumari as Pandu's grand mother
 * Gundu Hanumantha Rao as Psychiatrist
 * Gundu Sudharshan as Musician
 * Fish Venkat as Bhagawan's henchman
 * Sameer as Rahul
 * Jyothi as Shilpa
 * Hema Sundar as CM
 * Chandra Mouli as Courier Boy
 * Kallu Krishna Rao
 * Meesala
 * Junior Relangi

Soundtrack
Music composed by Mani Sharma. Music released on ADITYA Music Company.

Reception
Indiaglitz wrote that: "Jagapati Babu as usual did a neat job. He displayed the much required prowess in his role as a stubborn man who does not care for any risk.

Sneha's performance comes as an asset to the movie. Unlike routine heroines, she holds a meaningful footage in the movie and the story revolves round her. Her climax dance is superb.

Madhu Sharma's supporting role is convincing, though has certain extra scenes.

Sayaji Shinde as villain is impressive. His elevation from a juvenile criminal to a street rowdy to a politician comes as a satire. Showing him as a ruthless villain with good taste for painting and music has some variety.

Venu Madhav steals the show with his comedy. Kondavalasa's role as one who is addicted to "Yoga Asanams" is hilarious. Dharmavarapu acted as brother-in-law to the villain and comes out with his typical witty role, equally supported by Krishna Bhagwan as lawyer.

Story was straight and simple without any flashbacks, but somehow traditional. Screenplay was equally balanced in the first and second halves, with little boredom. Director Devi Prasad does not disappoint the audiences and at the same there is nothing much to speak about the direction.

Songs were above average and music by Mani Sharma passed off unnoticed, but for thumping beats at the climax. Stunts by Ram Lakshman were applauded. Comedy was good and served as good support to the movie".