Andala Rakshasi(2012)
Andala Rakshasi (transl. The Beautiful Demoness) is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language romance film written and directed by Hanu Raghavapudi in his directorial debut. The film stars Rahul Ravindran, Lavanya Tripathi, and Naveen Chandra in lead roles. It was produced by Sai Korrapati under Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, with S. S. Rajamouli as co-producer. The story follows a love triangle between Gautham, Mithuna, and Surya, exploring themes of sacrifice and selfless love. The film was praised for its honest storytelling, strong performances, and Radhan's soundtrack. It was released on 10 August 2012 with a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 10 August 2012
- Director
- Hanu Raghavapudi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
Gautham falls in love with Mithuna at first sight, but she loves another man named Surya. After a tragic accident, Gautham hides the truth and tries to win her heart. When Surya is found alive, Gautham must choose between his own happiness and Mithuna's.
“Love that asks for nothing in return”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Andala Rakshasi
Cast reunions in this film: Lavanya Tripathi & Naveen Chandra (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 30 days on a very small budget.
- It was the debut film for both lead actors, Naveen Chandra and Lavanya Tripathi.
- Director Hanu Raghavapudi also wrote the story while he was an engineering student.
- The movie's title translates to 'Celestial Demoness' in English.
- Much of the film was shot in and around the scenic Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh.
- The film initially struggled at the box office but later gained a cult following.
- Music director Radhan composed the score, and the soundtrack was praised for its freshness.