Amaravathi(2009)
Amaravathi is a 2009 Telugu horror thriller film directed by Ravi Chavali. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role as twin brothers, alongside Shriya Saran and Aarti Agarwal. The story follows Raju, a kind-hearted man who discovers his family is cursed by an ancient demon, and must confront his evil twin Bhadra who is possessed by the demon. The film blends supernatural horror with family drama and action sequences. It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for Balakrishna's performance in the double role. The film was released on November 12, 2009, and is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Ravi Babu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Raju is a kind young man who dreams of marrying his love Sandhya. But his peaceful life shatters when his evil twin brother Bhadra returns from the forest. Bhadra is possessed by an ancient demon and wants to destroy Raju and his family. Raju must uncover the family's dark secret and fight his brother to save everyone he loves.
“Two brothers, one curse, one destiny.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Amaravathi
Cast reunions in this film: Sneha & Kota Srinivasa Rao (3 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Ravi Babu (3 films together), Bhoomika Chawla & Ravi Babu (3 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Bhoomika Chawla (2 films together), and Ravi Babu & N. Sudhakar Reddy (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2002 South Korean psychological thriller 'H', which itself was inspired by a real-life unsolved murder case.
- Director Ravi Babu also played a key role in the film, marking one of his notable acting performances alongside his directorial duties.
- The title 'Amaravathi' refers to a city in Andhra Pradesh, but the film's story is not directly related to the location's history or culture.
- It was one of the few Telugu thrillers from that era to feature two leading female actors, Sneha and Bhumika Chawla, in prominent roles.
- The film's release in late 2009 came during a competitive season, yet it managed to receive positive reviews for its suspenseful narrative.
- Cinematographer S. Gopal Reddy used distinct lighting and color tones to enhance the film's tense and mysterious atmosphere.
- Despite being a thriller, the movie incorporated subtle social commentary on justice and perception, which was noted by some critics.