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Avunu(2012)

6.6/10
Telugu115 mins

Avunu (2012) is a 115-minute Telugu film directed by Ravi Babu. Starring Poorna, Harshavardhan Rane and Ravi Babu. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Avunu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2012.

Director:Ravi Babu
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 September 2012
Director
Ravi Babu
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 55m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A newly married couple moves into a new home. They start seeing strange and frightening things there. Their situation changes when a boy tells them a ghost lives in their house.

A spirit haunts their new home.

Film Details

6.6Rating
115Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date21 September 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in a real bungalow in Hyderabad that was believed to be haunted by the crew.
  • Director Ravi Babu also played a small role as a doctor, though he is not credited for it.
  • The movie's title 'Avunu' means 'Yes' in Telugu, hinting at the spirit's presence.
  • It was one of the few Telugu horror films at the time to use minimal CGI, relying more on practical effects.
  • The child actor who played the boy warning the couple was discovered through a local theater group.
  • The film's climax was reshot after test audiences found the original ending too confusing.
  • Avunu was inspired by real-life ghost stories the director heard while growing up in Andhra Pradesh.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Avunu

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