Raahu(2020)
Telugu123 mins
Raahu (2020) is a 123-minute Telugu film directed by Subbu Vedula. Starring Aberaam Varma, Kriti Garg and Prabhakar. With an audience rating of 4.2/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Raahu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2020.
Director:Subbu Vedula
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 28 Feb 2020
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 28 February 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2020
- Director
- Subbu Vedula
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A woman named Bhanu has a condition that makes her go blind when she's under extreme stress, especially at the sight of blood. She is forced to confront a dangerous enemy who causes horrific violence, pushing her condition to its limit.
“When darkness falls, the blood begins to flow.”
Film Details
4.2Rating
123Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date28 February 2020
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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4.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Raahu' refers to a shadow planet in Vedic astrology, symbolizing the antagonist's dark influence.
- Director Subbu Vedula reportedly drew inspiration from real-life psychological case studies of conversion disorder.
- Lead actress Bhanu was required to undergo training to authentically portray blindness, including working with a visually impaired consultant.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Visakhapatnam, using local landmarks to create a gritty, realistic atmosphere.
- It features a background score composed by Suresh Bobbili, who incorporated unconventional sounds to heighten the thriller elements.
- Despite its niche theme, the movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention through streaming platforms.
- A key climactic scene involving blood splatter was achieved using practical effects rather than CGI for greater realism.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Raahu
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