Chitram Bhalare Vichitram(2016)
Chitram Bhalare Vichitram is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language comedy horror film directed by Bhanu Prakash Balusu. The film stars Manoj, Chandini, and Surya in lead roles. The story follows an aspiring actor who gets the chance to direct a movie in a haunted villa. The villa is inhabited by the ghost of a woman betrayed by her lover. The crew must survive supernatural attacks while completing the film. The movie blends lighthearted comedy with spooky sequences. It received mixed reviews from critics but found an audience on television and streaming platforms. The film was released on 1 January 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ETV Win, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2016
- Director
- Bhanu Prakash Balusu
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A struggling actor named Manoj gets a lucky break when his friend offers him a director's chair. But the only location they can afford is a haunted villa. As they shoot their movie, a ghost begins terrorizing the crew. Manoj must uncover the ghost's tragic past to save his film and his life.
“Dreams come with a ghostly price.”
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Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on the classic Telugu film 'Chitram Bhalare Vichitram' from 1988.
- Lead actor Manoj Nandan is also a professional photographer, which influenced his character's visual perspective.
- The ancestral house shown in the movie is a real location, not a set, adding to the film's authentic feel.
- Director Sridhar G. previously worked extensively as an assistant director for over a decade before this debut.
- The film's plot mirrors the real-life struggles of many aspiring actors in the Telugu film industry.
- It was shot on a very modest budget, relying heavily on natural locations and practical effects.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release but found a wider audience through television broadcasts later.
