Kshetram(2011)
Kshetram is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by T Venu Gopal. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Priyamani in a dual role, and Shaam. The story is set in the village of Kshetram, where a hidden temple idol has been lost for a hundred years. A modern couple, Chakri and Sohini, become entangled with a vengeful spirit from the past. The spirit is Lakshmi, the wife of a murdered king, who cannot rest until the idol is reinstalled. The film is notable for being a heroine-centric narrative in a male-dominated industry. It received negative reviews from critics and performed poorly at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 December 2011
- Director
- T. Venugopal
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Chakri returns to his ancestral village with his girlfriend Sohini. He discovers that a sacred idol has been hidden in the forest for a hundred years. A ghostly spirit begins to possess Sohini, forcing Chakri to confront a dark family secret. He must complete a dangerous ritual to break the curse and save the village.
“A promise that survived death itself”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kshetram
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Kota Srinivasa Rao (37 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Brahmanandam & Brahmaji (18 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Brahmaji (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kshetram' means 'sacred place' or 'field' in Telugu, hinting at the story's rural and spiritual undertones.
- Director T Venugopal had primarily worked as an assistant director for many years before making his directorial debut with this film.
- Lead actress Priyamani was already a National Award winner for her role in 'Paruthiveeran' (2007) when she starred in this movie.
- The film's music composer Koti was known for his long collaboration with director T Venugopal on earlier projects as an assistant.
- Despite its romantic thriller genre, the movie incorporated traditional folk music elements in its soundtrack to reflect its village setting.
- Actor Kick Shaam, known for his villainous roles, played a key supporting part, adding to the film's action-thriller elements.
- The film was shot extensively in realistic rural locations to enhance the authenticity of its village-based narrative.