That Is Pandu

That is Pandu (or simply Pandu) is 2005 Indian 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.^[1]

That Is Pandu
Movie poster
Directed by	Devi Prasad
Written by	Neerella Satish (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Devi Prasad
Story by	Devi Prasad
Produced by	M L Kumar Chowdhary
Starring	Jagapathi Babu Sneha Madhu Sharma
Cinematography	Kantheti Satish
Edited by	Nandamuri Hari
Music by	Mani Sharma
Production company	Sri Keerthi Creations
Release date	4 November 2005 (2005-11-04)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

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, he 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 Sundari, 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

Production

The muhurat of the film took place on 5 May 2005.^[2]

Soundtrack

Paandu
Film score by Mani Sharma
Released	2005
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	23:08
Label	Aditya Music
Producer	Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma chronology
Jai Chiranjeeva (2005) Paandu (2005) Ranam (2006)

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

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Vennelona"	Sai Sriharsha	Sunitha	4:33
2.	"Jabilipayina"	Suddala Ashok Teja	Mallikarjun, Kousalya	5:19
3.	"Acham Acham"	Sai Sriharsha	Tippu, Kalpana	4:27
4.	"Nagamani"	Bhaskarabhatla	Karthik, Kalpana	4:35
5.	"Poojalanduko"	Venegella Rambabu	Karthik	4:43
Total length:				23:08