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Padmashri(2022)

6.3/10
Telugu139 mins

Padmashri (2022) is a 139-minute Telugu film directed by S S Paitnaik. Starring S S Patnaik, Kishore Kumar and Dr Praveen. With an audience rating of 6.3/10 and a average box office verdict at the box office, Padmashri stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2022.

Director:S S Paitnaik
Mood:
darkfunnysuspenseful
Where to watch:
SSonyLIVfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony Liv
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
22 January 2022
Director
S S Paitnaik
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 19m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

Four friends arrive in Hyderabad and complete their assigned tasks. They end up staying in a hostel where a doctor named Padmashree killed herself after tragically losing her family. Now they must fight to survive the horrors within.

Four friends. One haunted hostel. Can they survive the night?

Film Details

6.3Rating
139Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date22 January 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkfunnysuspenseful
Themes
survivalfamilyfriendshipcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
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S S PatnaikActor
#2
K
Kishore KumarActor
#3
D
Dr PraveenActor
#4
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Harsha KashyapActor
#5
K
Kanika KannaActor
#6
S
Satish PatnaikActor
#7
S
Sandhya RaniActor
#8
J
JyothiActor
#9
S
S S PaitnaikDirector

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Trivia

  • The film's director, S S Paitnaik, is also known for directing the 2019 horror-comedy 'Gaddalakonda Ganesh'.
  • The movie was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad, including at real hostel locations to create an authentic atmosphere.
  • It blends three distinct genres—horror, action, and comedy—a mix not commonly seen in recent Telugu cinema.
  • The film's title, 'Padmashri', refers to the character Dr. Padmashree, whose tragic backstory drives the supernatural plot.
  • Despite its 2022 release, the movie had a very limited theatrical run and gained more attention through digital platforms.
  • The plot involving a group of boys in a haunted hostel draws some inspiration from classic Indian horror films set in educational institutions.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Achu Rajamani, who is known for his work in Telugu and Tamil films.

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