
Arundhati(2009)
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.
Director:Kodi Ramakrishna
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.2/10Rating
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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






