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Raksha(2008)

6.5/10
Telugu116 mins

Raksha (2008) is a 116-minute Telugu film directed by Vamsikrishna Akella. Starring Kaveri, Shankar Melkote and Chatrapathi Sekhar. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Raksha stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2008.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
Vamsikrishna Akella
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 56m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young girl named Raksha becomes possessed by black magic. Her desperate father tries doctors and psychiatrists, but nothing works. Finally, a tantrik steps in to battle the evil, and good triumphs over the dark forces.

A father's last hope against a dark possession.

Film Details

6.5Rating
116Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Vamsikrishna Akella was a former assistant to director S.V. Krishna Reddy.
  • Actress Mamta Mohandas, who played the mother, was also a popular playback singer in South Indian films at the time.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed temple set to control the supernatural atmosphere.
  • It was one of the early Telugu horror films to blend traditional black magic tropes with a family drama setting.
  • The film's title 'Raksha' translates to 'protection' in Sanskrit, contrasting with the story's theme of possession.
  • Producer Bellamkonda Suresh reportedly insisted on practical effects for the possession scenes over excessive CGI.
  • Despite the horror genre, the film included a comedy track featuring actor Ali, which was common for Telugu films of that era.

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Frequently Asked Questions