The story of Athiratha revolves around an aspiring journalist who helps the innocent and talented young students get a fair chance by uncovering the huge racket of question paper leaks and fake certification prevalent in the country.
Acting
Chethan Kumar's barely-contained fury carries every scene.
Direction
Mahesh Babu knows exactly which buttons to smash.
Director
Mahesh Babu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during peak Karnataka exam scam outrage, it rode genuine public fury straight to modest box office success.
Director Mahesh Babu (not the Telugu superstar) specifically cast theater actors for student roles to capture authentic desperation.
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