Arundhati(2009)
Arundhati is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language supernatural horror fantasy action film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Anushka Shetty in a dual role as the warrior queen Jejamma and her great-granddaughter Arundhati, alongside Sonu Sood, Arjan Bajwa, Sayaji Shinde, and Manorama. The story follows a modern woman who discovers she is the reincarnation of her ancestor, a queen who trapped an evil black magician alive. When the magician's spirit returns to haunt her family, she must retrieve a weapon made from her ancestor's bones to defeat him. The film was noted for its visual effects, grand scale, and strong female lead. It won ten Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. The film was released on 16 January 2009 and became a major commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 16 January 2009
- Director
- Kodi Ramakrishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A modern woman named Arundhati discovers she is the reincarnation of her great-grandmother, a brave queen who trapped an evil black magician alive. When the magician's spirit returns to haunt her family, Arundhati must find a weapon made from her ancestor's bones to destroy him forever.
“The queen returns to finish the fight.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Arundhati
Cast reunions in this film: Chalapathi Rao & Ahuti Prasad (9 films together), Chalapathi Rao & Kaikala Satyanarayana (4 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Chalapathi Rao (3 films together), Manorama & Kaikala Satyanarayana (3 films together), Anushka Shetty & Sayaji Shinde (2 films together), and Anushka Shetty & K. K. Senthil Kumar (2 films together).
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.