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Karthikeya(2014)

7.1/10
Telugu115 mins

Karthikeya (2014) is a 115-minute Telugu film directed by Chandoo Mondeti. Starring Kishore, Swati Reddy and Nikhil Siddharth. With an audience rating of 7.1/10 and a average verdict at the box office, Karthikeya stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2014.

Mood:
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
24 January 2015
Theatrical Release
24 October 2014
Director
Chandoo Mondeti
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 55m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A young man investigates why a local temple has been locked for years. He and a woman work together to uncover the mystery behind it.

A locked temple holds a secret for centuries.

Film Details

7.1Rating
115Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date24 October 2014
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsEk Ajeeb Dastan Shaapit · Kartikeya · Karthikeya

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
Themes
identityfamilyjusticesurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Karthikeya' was chosen after considering other names like 'Devudu' and 'Temple', as the team felt it best represented the divine mystery theme.
  • Director Chandoo Mondeti drew inspiration from real-life locked temples in India, particularly one in Andhra Pradesh, to craft the central mystery.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around the historic Lepakshi temple in Andhra Pradesh, known for its hanging pillar and ancient architecture.
  • This was the second collaboration between lead actors Nikhil Siddharth and Swathi Reddy after the successful 2011 film 'Bheeshma'.
  • The film's background score and music by Mickey J. Meyer incorporated traditional Indian instruments to enhance the spiritual and mysterious atmosphere.
  • Despite being a moderate-budget film, 'Karthikeya' performed very well at the box office, becoming a profitable venture for its producers.
  • A key plot device involving a 'secret chamber' in the temple was inspired by legends and architectural mysteries found in real South Indian temples.

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