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Mantra 2(2015)

5.8/10
Telugu111 minstheatrical

Mantra 2 is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Satish. The film stars Charmme Kaur as Mantra and Chethan Cheenu as Vijay. It follows a young software engineer who moves to Hyderabad and discovers her new home is haunted by the ghosts of her biological parents. The story involves a family murder, a hidden twin, and a vengeful uncle. The film is based on real incidents and was released on 1 July 2015. It received mixed reviews and was declared a flop at the box office. Charmme Kaur's performance was noted, but critics found the plot predictable. The film is available for streaming on YouTube.

Director:S.V. Suresh
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
JioHotstar, Zee5
Theatrical Release
9 October 2015
Director
S.V. Suresh
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A young software engineer named Mantra moves to Hyderabad for a new job. She stays with a kind elderly couple. Soon, she feels someone is trying to kill her. With the help of her boyfriend Vijay, she uncovers a dark family secret. The house she lives in is haunted by ghosts who want to protect her from a greedy relative.

Your home can be your grave.

Film Details

5.8Rating
111Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date9 October 2015
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefriendship
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Mantra 2

Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Raghu Babu (32 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Rahul Dev (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Sai Kumar (5 films together), Charmy Kaur & Raghu Babu (5 films together), Raghu Babu & Rahul Dev (5 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Charmy Kaur (4 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Mantra 2: The Second Chapter' to emphasize its connection to the 2007 film.
  • It was shot primarily in Hyderabad, with key scenes filmed at the historic Golconda Fort.
  • Actress Swathi Reddy performed her own stunts for the action sequences involving the attack by goons.
  • The movie's soundtrack, composed by Anup Rubens, includes a song filmed in the lavish Ramoji Film City.
  • This was one of the few horror-thrillers in Telugu cinema released in 2015 that featured a female engineer as the central protagonist.
  • Director S.V. Suresh is also known for his work in Tamil cinema, having directed the thriller 'Naan Aval Adhu'.
  • The film's promotional campaign highlighted its 'edge-of-the-seat' thriller elements more than its horror aspects.

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