Prema Katha Chitram(2013)
Prema Katha Chitram is a 2013 Telugu-language horror comedy film directed by J. Prabhakar Reddy and produced by Maruthi and Sudarshan Reddy. The film stars Sudheer Babu, Nandita Raj, Praveen, and Sapthagiri in lead roles. The story follows four strangers who plan to commit suicide together in a remote farmhouse, only to discover it is haunted by the ghost of a murdered woman. The film blends supernatural scares with lighthearted comedy, a combination that was relatively new to Telugu cinema at the time. It received positive reviews for its engaging screenplay and strong performances, particularly from comedian Sapthagiri. The movie was a box office success and was later remade in Bengali as Chandralekha in 2014. Prema Katha Chitram released on June 7, 2013, and is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- WatchO, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 9 June 2013
- Director
- J. Prabhakar Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
Four broken people with no hope left decide to end their lives together. They rent a lonely farmhouse for their final act. But the house already has a ghost — a young woman murdered by her lover. She will not let them die. Now they must survive her anger and uncover the truth behind her death.
“Love never dies. It haunts.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Prema Katha Chitram
Cast reunions in this film: Praveen & Saptagiri (4 films together), Saptagiri & Maruthi Dasari (4 films together), Praveen & Maruthi Dasari (2 films together), Sudheer Babu & Saptagiri (2 films together), and Nanditha Raj & Saptagiri (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 15 days on a very low budget.
- It was inspired by a real-life news article about a group suicide pact.
- The director, J. Prabhakara Reddy, also wrote the story and screenplay.
- The movie's climax was reshot after initial test screenings.
- It was one of the early films to blend horror with a strong social message in Telugu.
- The farmhouse location was a single set used for almost the entire film.
- Despite its low budget, it became a surprise hit at the box office.