Raju Gari Gadhi(2015)
Raju Gari Gadhi is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language horror comedy film directed by Ohmkar. The cast includes Shamna Kasim, Ashwin Babu, and Dhanya Balakrishna in lead roles. The story follows a group of contestants who participate in a reality show held in a haunted bungalow in Nandigama. The house has a dark history, with 34 dead bodies found in its well over time. As the contestants spend the night, they encounter a vengeful ghost who reveals her tragic past. The film blends supernatural scares with comedic moments, making it a unique entry in Telugu cinema. It received mixed reviews but gained a cult following for its entertaining mix of genres. The movie was released on October 22, 2015, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Zee5, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 22 October 2015
- Director
- Anchor Omkar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A reality show brings contestants to a haunted bungalow where 34 bodies were found. They must survive one night to win a prize. But the ghost inside has her own plans. She will not let them leave until she gets justice for her murder.
“One night. One house. One ghost.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Raju Gari Gadhi
Cast reunions in this film: Raghu Babu & Rajiv Kanakala (9 films together), Raghu Babu & Shakalaka Shankar (6 films together), Raghu Babu & Prabhas (5 films together), Raghu Babu & Dhanraj Sukhram (5 films together), Poorna & Sai Karthik (3 films together), and Dhanya Balakrishna & Vidyullekha Raman (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in a real heritage palace in Hyderabad, which added to its eerie atmosphere.
- Ohmkar, the director, also composed the film's background score, blending music with horror elements.
- It was inspired by the 2013 Tamil horror film 'Maya' but adapted with a distinct Telugu cultural twist.
- The movie marked the debut of actress Dhanya Balakrishna in a lead role in Telugu cinema.
- A sequel titled 'Raju Gari Gadhi 2' was released in 2017, continuing the supernatural storyline.
- The film's success led to remakes in other Indian languages, including Kannada and Bengali.
- It incorporated elements of reality TV, tapping into the popularity of such shows at the time.