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Asura(2015)

6.7/10
Telugu126 minstheatrical

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.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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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.

Film Details

6.7Rating
126Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 June 2015
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

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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