Ghatana(2016)
Ghatana is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by Sripriya. It stars Nithya Menen in the lead role as Malini, with Krish J. Sathaar and Naresh in supporting roles. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film 22 Female Kottayam (2012). The story follows Malini, a nursing student in Bengaluru who dreams of moving to Canada. After being betrayed and raped by her boyfriend Varun and his boss Prakash, she is sent to prison. In jail, she learns criminal skills and transforms into a cold-hearted avenger. Upon release, she systematically kills Prakash and mutilates Varun. The film features musical score by Aravind-Shankar. It was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Malini 22 Palayamkottai, which was released two years earlier. Ghatana was released on 18 September 2016 to negative reviews, mainly due to its delayed release making the story feel outdated.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 November 2016
- Director
- Sripriya
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Malini is a nursing student with a dream of moving to Canada. She falls in love with Varun, a travel agent who promises to help her. But when she is brutally attacked by his boss, Prakash, and betrayed by Varun himself, she is sent to prison. Inside, she learns to become a criminal. When she gets out, she will stop at nothing to destroy the men who destroyed her life.
“Love betrayed. Revenge earned.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ghatana
Cast reunions in this film: Kovai Sarala & Kota Srinivasa Rao (6 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Vidyullekha Raman (6 films together), Nithya Menen & Kovai Sarala (4 films together), Nithya Menen & Kota Srinivasa Rao (4 films together), Sripriya & Kovai Sarala (3 films together), and Nithya Menen & Krish J. Sathaar (2 films together).