Hitler is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah, starring Chiranjeevi, Rambha, and Rajendra Prasad with music composed by Koti.

[1] Prior to signing the film, Chiranjeevi took a year-long hiatus after two consecutive flops, seeking distinctive and meaningful roles.

Madhava is highly protective of his sisters and fiercely punishes anyone who mistreats them, earning him the nickname "Hitler" from the local youth.

Meanwhile, Madhava's strained relationship with his father, whom he blames for his mother's death due to a remarriage orchestrated by Aadi Seshu, deepens.

When Sarada insists on marrying the professor to preserve her dignity, Madhava reluctantly agrees, unaware of the full truth.

Aadi Seshu continues to obstruct Balu and Ammu's efforts to return to the family, forcing them to move next door to Madhava.

However, Mohan revealed that Chiranjeevi had already approved the project and endorsed Subbaiah as the director due to his expertise in handling sentiment-driven stories.

He made several adjustments to the screenplay to better resonate with Telugu audiences, focusing on emotional depth and local sensibilities.

The film balanced intense emotional moments with humour, supported by performances from Rajendra Prasad, Sudhakar, Brahmanandam, and Kalpana Rai.

Andhra Today wrote, "Mega star Chiranjeevi dons a new role (after a year of hybernation) in sentimental drama as the big brother and guardian angel to five sisters.

[7][8] To commemorate this milestone, a grand celebration was organized in Ongole, a town of personal significance to Chiranjeevi, as his father had once worked there.