
Asura(2015)
Asura is a 2015 Telugu-language thriller film directed by Krishna Vijay. It stars Nara Rohith as Dharmateja, a strict prison officer at Rajamundry Central Jail. The story follows his clash with Surya, a death row prisoner who challenges his authority. The conflict escalates as Surya reveals a dark secret from Dharmateja's past. The film explores themes of pride, revenge, and justice. It received positive reviews for its tense atmosphere and strong performances. Asura was released in India with a UA certificate and runs for 126 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 5 June 2015
- Director
- Vijay Lingamaneni
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A proud prison officer faces his biggest challenge when a death row inmate arrives. The prisoner refuses to obey rules and slowly breaks the officer's control. Their battle of egos uncovers a dark secret that could destroy both their lives.
“Pride is the real demon.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Asura
Cast reunions in this film: Nagineedu & Ravi Varma (3 films together), Nagineedu & Brahmaji (3 films together), Nagineedu & Sai Karthik (3 films together), Sree Vishnu & Nara Rohit (3 films together), Nara Rohit & Sai Karthik (3 films together), and Brahmaji & Satyadev Kancharana (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Asura' refers to the antagonist in Hindu mythology, symbolizing the prisoner's dark nature.
- It was shot in just 30 days, a tight schedule for a feature film with action sequences.
- Director Krishna Vijay previously worked as an assistant director on several successful Telugu films before this debut.
- The jail set was constructed specially for the movie to create a claustrophobic atmosphere.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts.
- Actor Sampath Raj, who played the jailor, is known for his villain roles but here portrayed a conflicted cop.
- The climax scene involving a psychological showdown was inspired by classic Hollywood prison dramas.
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Asura Telugu Movie Stills Starring Nara Rohith, Priya Banerjee








