Srivalli (2017)
Srivalli is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language science fiction thriller film directed by V. Vijayendra Prasad. It stars Neha Hinge as Srivalli, a neuroscientist, and Rajath Krishna as Gowtham. The story follows Srivalli as she volunteers for a brainwave simulation experiment. The experiment allows her to enter her own subconscious mind. She soon loses the ability to distinguish between dreams and reality. A mysterious ghost named Majnu begins haunting her dreams. The film also features Rajiv Kanakala, Hema, and Arhaan Khan. The music was composed by M. M. Srilekha. The film received negative reviews for its screenplay and execution. Neha Hinge's performance was praised. It was released on 15 September 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 15 September 2017
- Director
- Vijayendra Prasad
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A neuroscientist volunteers for a brain experiment to save her comatose brother. The experiment lets her enter her own subconscious. But a ghost from her past starts haunting her dreams. She cannot tell what is real anymore. Her lover may be hiding a dark secret.
“Her mind is her only weapon.”
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Trivia
- The film's director Vijayendra Prasad is better known as the acclaimed writer of blockbusters like 'Baahubali' and 'RRR'.
- Lead actress Neha Hinge was a former Miss India finalist, making this one of her few major Telugu film roles.
- The movie's plot involving brain wave simulation was considered a novel concept in Telugu cinema at the time of its release.
- It was reportedly shot with a relatively small budget, focusing more on its psychological thriller narrative.
- The film's title role shares its name with a popular folk dance from Andhra Pradesh, though the connection is not central to the plot.
- Despite its thriller genre, the movie did not see a wide theatrical release across all regions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- The cinematography aimed to visually distinguish between the character's reality and simulation sequences through specific color tones.