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{{Short description|2002 Telugu film by Sekhar Suri}}

{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}{{Infobox film
| name = Adrustam
| image =
| director = [[Sekhar Suri]]
| writer = Sekhar Suri
| producer = Mansoor Ahmed Paras Jain Vakada Anjan Kumar [[R. B. Choudary]] {{small|(Presenter)}}
| starring = [[Tarun Kumar|Tarun]] [[Reema Sen]] [[Gajala]]
| cinematography = [[Shyam K. Naidu]]
| editing = Thirupathi Reddy
| music = [[Dhina]]
| studio = [[Super Good Films|Super Good Productions]]
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2002|06|06|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| country = [[India]]
| language = Telugu
}}

'''''Adrustam''''' ({{translation|Luck}}) is a 2002 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film written and directed by debutant [[Sekhar Suri]]. The film stars [[Tarun (Telugu actor)|Tarun]], [[Gajala]], and [[Reema Sen]] with supporting roles played by [[Shiju AR|Shiju]], [[Sivaji (Telugu actor)|Sivaji]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Flora Saini|Asha Saini]], and [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]]. ''Adrustam'' was released to negative reviews and was a [[Box-office bomb|box office disaster]]. It was later dubbed into Tamil as ''Ivan Yaaro''.

==Plot==
Tarun is an orphan and a postgraduate, but he is unemployed. He faces constant pressure from his landlord, Valmiki, who demands overdue rent payments. In an attempt to make a living, Tarun takes a job as a bar manager, where he insults Magadha, a local goon, prompting Magadha to seek revenge.

While grappling with these troubles, Tarun comes across an advertisement for a "[[Svayamvara|Swayamvaram]]" event organized by the wealthy Dhanaraj family, where their daughter Keerthi Dhanaraj is to choose a suitor. Attending the event, which is broadcast live, Tarun becomes infatuated with Keerthi and impulsively kisses her on live television, shocking the viewers and infuriating Keerthi. This action leads to the wrath of Keerthi's cross-cousin, Pawan, who is deeply in love with her but despised by Keerthi. In retaliation for Tarun's bold act, Pawan embarks on a mission to find him. Mrs. Dhanaraj, Keerthi’s mother, announces a cash reward for anyone who captures Tarun.

Meanwhile, Asha is in a troubled relationship with Robin. On the day of their wedding, she has a change of heart and flees, becoming a runaway bride. During her escape, she crosses paths with Tarun, who is also on the run. As both are pursued by various individuals—including Pawan, Magadha, Valmiki, and the police—Tarun and Asha develop feelings for each other. The rest of the film unfolds as Tarun must decide whether to marry Asha or return to Keerthi.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Tarun Kumar|Tarun]] as Tarun
* [[Gajala]] as Keerthi Dhanaraj (voice dubbed by [[Savitha Reddy]])
* [[Reema Sen]] as Asha
* [[Shiju]] as Robin
* [[Sivaji (Telugu actor)|Sivaji]] as Pawan
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Police Officer
* [[Asha Saini]] as Smita / Pinky
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Valmiki
* [[Venu Madhav (actor)|Venu Madhav]] as Tarun's friend
* [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]] as Magadha
* [[M. S. Narayana]] as Smita's husband
* [[Raghu Kunche]] as a groom in Keerthi's Swayamvaram
* [[Narsing Yadav]] as Valmiki's henchman
* [[Jayachitra]] as Mrs. Dhanaraj, Keerthi's mother
* [[Raghunatha Reddy]] as Dhanaraj, Keerthi's father
* [[Subbaraya Sharma]] as Astrologer
{{colend}}

== Production ==
''Adrustam'' marked the directorial debut of [[Sekhar Suri]], a Telugu native who had previously worked as a [[ghostwriter]] in [[Mumbai]]. The film was inspired by the classic ''[[Roman Holiday]]'' (1953), with Suri aiming to create a story in which an ordinary man falls in love with a princess.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=5 June 2008 |title=Interview with Shekkar Suri |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/shekkarsuri.html |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> The narrative was further influenced by a real-life incident in 1980 when actress [[Padmini Kolhapure]] kissed [[Charles III|Prince Charles]] during his visit to India, which sparked widespread media attention.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subhash K. Jha |author-link=Subhash K. Jha |date=9 September 2022 |title=When Padmini Kolhapure KISSED A Future King |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/when-padmini-kolhapure-kissed-a-future-king/20220909.htm |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Suri reimagined this event by crafting a storyline in which a common man kisses a princess, forming the basis of ''Adrustam''.<ref name=":0" />

The film was produced by Super Good Productions, with [[Tarun (Telugu actor)|Tarun]] playing a significant role in securing the production deal. Although Suri intended to keep the focus of the film on the narrative, avoiding the inclusion of songs, industry pressures led to the addition of several musical numbers, which deviated from his original vision. Reflecting on the experience, Suri later remarked, “My failure was due to the fact that I couldn’t do the film in my way. I was never wrong in the selection of the subject. I did not want songs in that film, but I had to succumb to a lot of pressures.”<ref name=":0" />

==Music==
{{Infobox album
| name = Adrustam
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Dhina]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2002
| recorded = 2002
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = 29:21
| label = [[Aditya Music]]
| producer = [[Dhina]]
| prev_title = [[King (2002 film)|King]]
| prev_year = 2002
| next_title = [[Dhanush (film)|Dhanush]]
| next_year = 2003
}}
The music for ''Adrustam'' was composed by [[Dhina]] and was released by [[Aditya Music]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adrustam - Jukebox |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/audio/ajuke/box-adrustam.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020605144103/https://www.idlebrain.com/audio/ajuke/box-adrustam.html |archive-date=5 June 2002 |access-date=6 July 2023 |work=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> The song "Vayasa Vayasa" is based on Dhina's own tune "Uyire," which he originally composed for the Tamil telefilm ''[[Siragugal]]'' (1999).

{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 29:21
| title1 = Sairo Sairo
| lyrics1 = Viswa
| extra1 = Kiran, [[Devan Ekambaram|Devan]]
| length1 = 5:09
| title2 = Manassa
| lyrics2 = Sahithi
| extra2 = [[Swarnalatha]]
| length2 = 5:05
| title3 = Hollywood Handsome
| lyrics3 = Chirravuri Vijay Kumar
| extra3 = [[Vasundhara Das]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| length3 = 4:46
| title4 = Run Run
| lyrics4 = Viswa
| extra4 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| length4 = 3:18
| title5 = Moraakko
| lyrics5 = Chirravuri Vijay Kumar
| extra5 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Harini (singer)|Harini]]
| length5 = 5:21
| title6 = Vayasa Vayasa
| lyrics6 = [[Kulasekhar]]
| extra6 = [[Sujatha Mohan]], [[P. Unnikrishnan]]
| length6 = 5:42
}}

== Reception ==
Jeevi of ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'' rated the film 1.5 out of 5 and wrote, "Making this film is a colossal misuse of producer's funds and watching this film is sheer waste of money. Watch this film at your own risk".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeevi |date=6 June 2002 |title=Movie review - Adrustam |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-adrustam.html |work=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Sify]]'' wrote, "Adrustam is another heartless love story from the teenage love story factory that cannot be sold even as seconds in a discount sale!"<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sify.com/movies/adrustam-review-telugu-pclurDjbcifad.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128134759/http://www.sify.com/movies/adrustam-review-telugu-pclurDjbcifad.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=28 November 2016 | title=Adrustam | website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> A critic for ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "It is an intelligent, subtle and funny film about a young man's life, shadowed by a decision he hardly knows he has made".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mrg-adrustam.html|title =Slick flick|work=[[The Hindu]]|last=Srihari|first=Gudipoodi|via=[[Idlebrain.com]]|date= }}</ref> ''Andhra Today'' wrote, "This movie may simply be an addition to Tarun's list of flops (''Uncle'', ''Chirujallu''). It can truly test the patience of the audience and throw a damper on their appreciation. The idea of 'Swayamvaram' in this times appears very old fashioned and speaks poorly of the taste of director and the story writer. The mega bucks spent on the movie appears to serve no purpose".<ref>{{cite web |title=Adrushtam |url=http://www.andhratoday.com/movie/adrushtam.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020621180052/http://www.andhratoday.com/movie/adrushtam.htm |archive-date=21 June 2002 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=Andhra Today}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1579719}}

[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:2002 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2002 Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:2002 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Sekhar Suri]]
[[Category:2002 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Super Good Films films]]

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Taskin Ahmed Kayum at 17:59, 3 March 2026