Half Stories(2022)
Telugu91 minsdirect-to-OTT
A horror movie directed by Siva Kesanakurthi, starring Rajeev Saluri and Naveena Reddy in the lead roles.
Director:Siva Kesanakurthi
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Half Stories is streaming on Sony Liv since 1 January 2023.
Where to watch:SSonyLIVfrom 1 Jan 2023
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sony Liv
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 7 January 2022
- Director
- Siva Kesanakurthi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Three friends work together as criminals. After a job goes wrong, they start to turn against each other.
“Friends in crime. Now enemies in fear.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
91Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date7 January 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
S
SonyLIVSubscription
₹299 / monthAvailable from 1 Jan 2023
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, a very tight schedule for a feature-length production.
- Director Anish Kuruvilla also wrote the story and handled the cinematography himself.
- The movie's title 'Half Stories' refers to how each character only knows part of the truth.
- It was primarily filmed in and around Hyderabad, using real locations to create a gritty feel.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention on streaming platforms.
- Actor Sumanth Shailendra, who plays Shiva, is also known for his work as a dialogue writer in Telugu cinema.
- The background score uses minimal music to build tension through silence and natural sounds.