Aditya 369

Aditya 369

Year: 1991

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Science FictionAdventure

After a priceless diamond is stolen, Krishna and Hema become trapped inside a mysterious time machine. Thrust across eras, they navigate ancient courts, meet legendary historical personalities, and later find themselves in dazzling futuristic societies, all while trying to recover the gem and return home.

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Timeline & Setting – Aditya 369 (1991)

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Time period

1991 (present), 1526 CE, 2504 CE

The film spans three eras: the contemporary 1991 start with the time machine, the 1526 CE Vijayanagara period where Krishna Kumar interacts with Tenali Ramakrishna and the emperor, and a distant 2504 CE future where the diamond powers a shaken world. Temporal travel drives the plot and tests both science and ethics across centuries. Each era reveals how actions in one time ripple into others.

Location

Salar Jung Museum, Vijayanagara Empire, Hyderabad

The story centers around the Salar Jung Museum in present-day Hyderabad, which acts as the gateway to past and future adventures. It ventures into the 16th-century Vijayanagara Empire, famed for its grand court and art, under Emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya. The narrative also shifts to a post-apocalyptic 2504 CE, where society is underground and power is controlled by a radiant diamond.

❄️ Time-Travel Setting 🗺️ Historical 🏛️ Museum

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Main Characters – Aditya 369 (1991)

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Krishna Kumar / Krishnadevaraya (Nandamuri Balakrishna)

A brave, resourceful man who traverses eras via the time machine. He defends Kishore, clears his name when framed, and stays true to his love for Hema. His courage and sense of justice drive the quest to safeguard the artifact across time.

🛡️ Hero ⏳ Time Traveler 💬 Orator

Hema (Mohini)

Ramdas’s daughter who starts skeptical of her father’s work but becomes a key ally in the time-travel mission. She participates in a high-stakes competition and grows alongside Krishna Kumar, gradually embracing the adventure across eras.

💃 Dancer ❤️ Love Interest 🗣️ Ally

Ramdas (Professor Ramdas)

A brilliant scientist whose time machine sets the central conflict in motion. His ambition for discovery is tempered by the cautionary note that time travel must serve society, not endanger it.

🧪 Scientist 🧭 Mentor

Kishore

A mischievous schoolboy whose testimony triggers the journey to the past. His curiosity about the time machine fuels the mission and keeps the protagonists on track across centuries.

🧒 Student 🔎 Investigator

Simha Nandini

A royal court dancer who retaliates after humiliation, weaving into the palace intrigue and challenging Krishna Kumar’s position. Her actions expose the volatile mix of desire, power, and loyalty at court.

💃 Dancer 🗡️ Antagonist

Raja Varma

A notorious art thief who engineers the diamond theft and frames Krishna Kumar. His scheming catalyzes the crisis, forcing the Emperor and his court to uncover the truth.

🏴‍☠️ Villain 💎 Thief

Tenali Ramakrishna

Sri Krishnadevaraya’s witty court poet who unveils the truth and outsmarts his rivals. His clever verse and practical wisdom become a decisive tool in the investigation.

🎤 Poet 🧠 Strategist

Sri Krishnadevaraya

The wise and just Vijayanagara emperor who welcomes travelers from the future and adjudicates the case with patience. He upholds justice and protects Krishna Kumar.

👑 Emperor ⚖️ Just

A Scientist in Future (Brahmanandam)

A future scientist who explains the time machine’s failures and offers a glimpse into 2504 CE. His presence injects humor and futuristic tech talk into the journey.

🤖 Scientist 🧠 Techy

A Scientist in Future (Subhalekha Sudhakar)

Another scientist in the future who collaborates on repairs and interpretation of the post-war world. His perspective highlights the era’s optimism and flaws in technology.

🧬 Scientist 🔧 Engineer

A Scientist in Future (Raavi Kondala Rao)

A practical scientist in the future who provides insight into underground power sources drawn from the diamond. He helps the team understand the new world order.

🧪 Scientist 🧭 Navigator

Raja Varma's Henchman (Tanikella Bharani)

A loyal henchman who aids in the theft and faces the consequences as truth surfaces. His role demonstrates the reach of Varma’s criminal network.

🗡️ Henchman 🧭 Co-conspirator

Raja Varma's Henchman (Babu Mohan)

Another henchman who adds color to the plot while driving the criminal scheme forward. His presence widens the scope of Varma’s operation.

🗡️ Henchman 😂 Comic

Madhavi

A court figure who participates in the empire’s political dynamics, helping to underscore court intrigue and diplomacy within the era.

👩 Court figure 🗺️ Diplomat

Curator

The museum curator who witnesses the theft and provides crucial clues linking the present artifact to ancient power across eras.

🗂️ Curator 🧭 Guide

Kishore's Friend

A supportive companion who helps ground the time-travel adventure and enriches Kishore’s observations.

🧒 Friend 👀 Observer

Tirumala Devi

A royal figure who adds to the empire’s cultural grandeur and courtly drama, reinforcing the era’s opulence.

👸 Royalty 🗺️ Icon

Hema (Voice)

Voice portrayal of Hema providing an auditory thread across time, complementing the on-screen dynamic between her and Krishna Kumar.

🎤 Voice 👐 Support

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Major Themes – Aditya 369 (1991)

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⏳ Time & Destiny

Time travel is the engine of the story, forcing characters to confront moments that could alter history. The time machine’s malfunctions create tension between knowledge and consequences. The narrative suggests that past, present, and future are intertwined through courage, choice, and responsibility.

🗡️ Conflict & Deception

A jewel theft and a frame orchestrated by a ruthless antagonist propel the central conflict. Truth surfaces through investigation, loyalty, and clever maneuvering by Tenali Ramakrishna and Krishna Kumar. The plot critiques how greed and power corrupt, while justice relies on wits and integrity.

🎭 Art & Justice

Poetry, dance, and courtly performance become instruments of truth rather than mere spectacle. Tenali Ramakrishna’s wit challenges emperors and rivals alike, shaping outcomes through artful reasoning. The diamond’s seven-color radiance during Karthika Pournami links artistry with moral order.

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