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Arundhati(2009)

7.2/10
Telugu132 mins

Arundhati (2009) is a 132-minute Telugu film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. Starring Sonu Sood, Anushka Shetty and Sayaji Shinde. With an audience rating of 7.2/10 and a blockbuster, 70+ crores verdict at the box office, Arundhati stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2009.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 January 2009
Director
Kodi Ramakrishna
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 12m
GudVibe Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

In the 1920s, a brave woman named Arundhati saves her kingdom by killing an evil man named Pasupathi. Generations later, a new girl in the family is given the same name. The vengeful spirit of Pasupathi now returns to haunt the modern Arundhati.

A vengeful spirit hunts her across generations.

Film Details

7.2Rating
132Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date16 January 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsArundathi · Arunthati

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot at the real Gadwal Fort in Telangana, adding authenticity to the period setting.
  • Anushka Shetty performed her own stunts, including the sword-fighting sequences, without a body double.
  • The character Pasupathi's makeup and prosthetics took over four hours to apply each day.
  • The film was initially planned with a different lead actress but was delayed until Anushka Shetty came on board.
  • Arundhati was the first Telugu film to be released with DTS digital surround sound in theaters.
  • The movie's success led to a surge in interest in horror-fantasy genres in Telugu cinema during that period.
  • Director Kodi Ramakrishna drew inspiration from folklore and traditional ghost stories of the Telangana region.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Arundhati

Arundhati Jr.'s Uncle-Arundhati jr.'s Father9 films
Arundhati Jr.'s Uncle-Bhupathi Raja4 films
Anwar-Arundhati Jr.'s Uncle3 films
Actor-Director of Photography2 films
Anwar-Arundhati jr.'s Father2 films

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