Mantra(2007)
Mantra is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language mystery thriller film directed by debutant Osho Tulasi Ram and produced by Ravi Prakash. The film stars Charmy Kaur in the title role alongside Sivaji, with a supporting cast including Kausha Rach, Karuna Sri, Chitram Srinu, and Jeeva. The plot follows Mantra, a young woman who inherits a haunted property called Mantra Nilayam on the outskirts of Hyderabad. She struggles to sell the house due to its reputation for two mysterious deaths. A small-time enforcer named Hero agrees to stay in the house for three months to help her. The film was released on 14 December 2007 to positive reviews and became a commercial success on a modest budget. It won the Nandi Award for Best Audiographer.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Osho Tulasi Ram
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Mantra inherits a haunted house no one wants to buy. She must live there for three months to sell it. A money-driven enforcer named Hero moves in to help. But when his friend is killed by an evil spirit, they must uncover the house's dark secrets.
“Some houses never let go.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mantra Nilayam' but was shortened to 'Mantra' upon release.
- Director Osho Tulasi Ram is known for his work in horror and thriller genres, with this being one of his early directorial ventures.
- Actress Charmi, who played the lead role, was also a popular anchor on television before entering films.
- The movie's plot draws inspiration from classic haunted house tropes, common in Telugu cinema of the 2000s.
- It was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad, with the farmhouse set built specifically for the film.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Koti, who was a frequent collaborator with the director at the time.
- Despite its horror-thriller theme, the movie incorporated elements of comedy and romance typical of Telugu films from that era.