‌హిట్లర్ (1997)

Anecdotes

Hitler is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah, starring Chiranjeevi, Rambha, and Rajendra Prasad with music composed by Koti. A remake of the 1996 Malayalam film of the same name, it follows the story of an overprotective brother safeguarding his five sisters from external threats.

Production

Editor Mohan who brought the remake rights of the Malayalam film Hitler (1996) sought to remake the film in Telugu with Mohan Babu as the lead. He approached director E. V. V. Satyanarayana to helm the remake but Satyanarayana politely rejected the offer as he was already teaming up with Mohan Babu for Adirindi Alludu (1996) and Veedevadandi Babu (1997).

Following the success of Pavitra Bandham (1996), Muthyala Subbaiah was approached by Mohan to direct the Telugu version of Hitler. Mohan, familiar with Subbaiah’s skill in crafting emotional narratives, believed he was the right choice for the project. Subbaiah, a longtime admirer of Chiranjeevi, suggested the actor for the lead role after watching the original.

At the time, Chiranjeevi had been on a year-long hiatus, rejecting scripts that didn't interest him. He wanted unique roles with strong stories, which Hitler offered. When he agreed to join the project, it became a hot topic in the industry. Fans congratulated Subbaiah but also sent warning letters, stressing that the film had to succeed. Despite the expectations, Subbaiah remained confident in the story's potential.

Dasari Narayana Rao was cast as Chiranjeevi's father, lending a unique gravitas to the role. The film balanced intense emotional moments with humour, supported by performances from Rajendra Prasad, Sudhakar, Brahmanandam, and Kalpana Rai. The film featured two pathos songs, "O Kaalamaa" and "Kanneellake Kanneellocche", which received widespread appreciation from audiences.

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