Anji is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action-adventure film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Chiranjeevi in the title role along with Namrata Shirodkar, Tinnu Anand and Nagendra Babu. It is produced by Shyam Prasad Reddy on M. S. Art Movies banner. The film has music composed by Mani Sharma with cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. At an estimated budget of ₹25 crore (US$5.52 million) to ₹30 crore (US$6.62 million), it was the most expensive Telugu film ever made at the time of its release.Anji was in production for more than six years and after multiple delays, the film released on 15 January 2004 during Sankranthi festival. Though the film was noted for its visual effects and Chiranjeevi's performance, it was not commercially successful due to its high budget. In addition to two Nandi Awards, the film received the National Film Award for Best Special Effects, becoming the first Telugu film to win a National Award in that category. The film found a place in the Limca Book of Records as the first Indian film with 3D digital graphics.