Virodhi was an underrated film, much like Rushi which has won the Best Story Nandi, when it was released. Produced by Anil Meka, the film was directed by Neelakanta. Now, it is not new for Neelakanta to win an award. His debut film, Show, won the National Award for Best Screeplay. The film also won the Best Feature Film in Telugu award.

When Neelakanta came up with a novel story, Srikanth and Anil encouraged him. Also starring Kamalinee Mukherjee, Ajay, Kamal Kamaraju, Ahuthi Prasad, Nagineedu and others, the film told the story of how the idealism of a bold and honest journalist (played by Srikanth) is interlaced with the ideology of the naxals he comes in contact with.

Neelakanta, who has won the Best Dialogue Writer Nandi-2011, thanks the producer and Srikanth for trusting him. The film has won the Best Third Feature Film.

Ooha, wife of Srikanth, said, "Srikanth produced the film with the intention of coming up with a good film. We thank the jury for the award."