Next Nuvve(2017)
Next Nuvve is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language horror comedy film directed by Prabhakar Podakandla. The film stars Aadi, Vaibhavi Shandilya, Brahmaji, and Rashmi Gautam in lead roles. It follows Kiran, a debt-ridden TV director, who inherits a dilapidated palace in Araku Valley and turns it into a resort. Guests start dying mysteriously, and Kiran discovers the palace is haunted by a vengeful ghost that kills every new owner. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Yaamirukka Bayamey, which was based on the Korean film The Quiet Family. It received mixed reviews for its predictable plot but was noted for its horror-comedy blend. The movie was released on November 3, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 3 November 2017
- Director
- Prabhakar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Kiran is a TV director drowning in debt. He inherits an old palace and turns it into a resort. But every guest who stays dies the same night. Kiran must uncover the ghost's secret before he becomes the next victim.
“You're next. Run.”
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- The film's title 'Next Nuvve' translates to 'Next You' in English, hinting at the supernatural theme of a spirit seeking its next host.
- Director Prabhakar Podakandla also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from classic haunted house comedies popular in Telugu cinema.
- Actor Sumanth Shailendra, who plays Kiran, is the grandson of veteran Telugu actor Shobhan Babu, continuing a film family legacy.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around a single large ancestral house to maintain the claustrophobic, eerie atmosphere.
- It was released alongside several bigger Telugu films in 2017, leading to a limited theatrical run despite its novel genre mix.
- The comedy scenes heavily rely on actor Satya's performance as Sarat, using physical humor to balance the horror elements.
- The soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, known for romantic melodies, but here he experimented with lighter, quirky background scores.