Karthikeya 2(2022)
Karthikeya 2 (2022) is a 145-minute Telugu film directed by Chandoo Mondeti. Starring Praveen, Satya and Tulasi. With a well-received audience rating of 7.1/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 13 August 2022
- Director
- Chandoo Mondeti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A doctor named Karthik gets caught up in a dangerous search for a magical anklet once owned by Lord Krishna. His journey to find it teaches him about ancient Indian beliefs and the true power of Krishna's legacy.
“A doctor's quest for truth uncovers Krishna's ancient secret.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Karthikeya 2
Cast reunions in this film: Praveen & Harsha Chemudu (8 films together), Praveen & Satya (4 films together), Kaala Bhairava & Harsha Chemudu (4 films together), Harsha Chemudu & Tulasi (4 films together), Praveen & Srinivasa Reddy (3 films together), and Praveen & Tulasi (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's underwater scenes were shot in a specially constructed tank in Hyderabad, not in natural water bodies.
- Director Chandoo Mondeti spent over two years researching Indian mythology and historical sites for the script.
- Actor Nikhil Siddharth performed most of his own stunts, including climbing sequences, without a body double.
- The movie's climax was filmed at the real Dwarkadhish Temple in Gujarat after obtaining special permissions.
- It became one of the few Telugu films in 2022 to have a longer theatrical run in North Indian markets than in the South.
- The anklet prop used in the film was designed by a jewelry artist based on ancient descriptions from Hindu texts.
- A post-credits scene was added after test screenings hinted at audience interest in a sequel.