Basthi was directed by Vasu Manthena and released in 2015. Vasu Manthena is a prominent filmmaker in Telugu film industry.

Basthi stars Pragathi Chourasiya alongside Shreayan Kapoor, Abhimanyu Singh, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Mukesh Rishi, Saptagiri . The film marks a collaboration between Pragathi Chourasiya and director Vasu Manthena within Telugu cinema.

Is Basthi suitable for family viewing?

Basthi is rated UA (parental guidance advised for under-12s). It is generally family-appropriate, but some scenes may require context for younger viewers.

Basthi(2015)

Telugu•116 mins•Updated 1 May 2026

Basthi is a 2015 Telugu romantic action film directed by Vasu Manthena. The lead cast includes Shreyan Kapoor, Pragathi, Mukesh Rushi, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Abhimanyu Singh. The story follows Vijay, who returns to India and falls in love with Shravanthi, the sister of a violent gangster. Vijay must navigate a dangerous family feud to win her hand. The film is set in the rough neighborhood of Basthi, where gang violence is common. It received overwhelmingly negative reviews for its predictable plot, weak emotional scenes, and poor comedy. Pragathi's performance was the only highlight. The music by Pravin Immadi had a few hummable tracks. The film was produced by Vazman Productions and released in Telugu cinemas.

Director:Vasu Manthena

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 3 July 2015
Director: Vasu Manthena
Language: Telugu
Runtime: 1h 56m

Storyline

Vijay returns to India and falls for Shravanthi. But she is the sister of Abhimanyu, a ruthless gangster. To marry her, Vijay must outsmart both his own brother and her violent family. He uses mind games and a fake kidnapping to create chaos and win her love.

“Love in a dangerous neighborhood.”