Karthikeya(2014)
Karthikeya is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language mystery thriller film directed by Chandoo Mondeti. It stars Nikhil Siddhartha as Karthikeya, a medical student, and Swathi Reddy as Srivalli. The story follows Karthikeya as he investigates the mysterious closure of a Subrahmanya Swami temple in the village of Subrahmanyapuram. The temple is believed to be cursed, with a snake killing anyone who enters. Karthikeya uses science and logic to uncover a conspiracy involving a rare diamond and a hypnotized snake. The film was praised for its fresh concept, tight screenplay, and Nikhil's performance. It was a commercial success, grossing over ₹20 crore on a budget of ₹4–6 crore. Karthikeya was released on 24 October 2014, during Diwali.
Karthikeya is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT since 24 January 2015.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Sun NXT, Aha Video, Plex
- OTT Release Date
- 24 January 2015
- Theatrical Release
- 24 October 2014
- Director
- Chandoo Mondeti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A medical student who trusts only science arrives in a village where a temple has been closed for years. People say a snake kills anyone who enters. He decides to find the truth. But someone is using the snake to stop him. He must solve the mystery before he becomes the next victim.
“The truth is hidden in the light.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Karthikeya
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Rao Ramesh (21 films together), Praveen & Rao Ramesh (9 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Tulasi (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Praveen (5 films together), Rao Ramesh & Satya (5 films together), and Praveen & Satya (4 films together).
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.