Anukokunda Oka Roju(2005)
Anukokunda Oka Roju is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. The film stars Charmme Kaur as Sahasra, a playback singer, alongside Jagapathi Babu as Inspector Suresh Reddy, Shashank as her friend, and Pavan Malhotra as the tantrik Surya Swamy. The story follows Sahasra, who loses a full day of her memory and wakes up to find herself the prime suspect in a double murder linked to black magic rituals. As she pieces together the lost hours, she uncovers a conspiracy involving hypnosis, betrayal, and a tantrik's deadly plan. The film is noted for its non-linear narrative, tight screenplay, and strong performances, particularly from Charmme Kaur. It received positive reviews for its suspenseful storytelling and emotional depth. Anukokunda Oka Roju was released in theaters on July 1, 2005.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Aha, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 June 2005
- Director
- Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m 0
Storyline
Sahasra, a young singer living alone in Hyderabad, wakes up to discover a full day has vanished from her memory. She soon learns that two people were murdered that night, and her fingerprints are at the crime scene. With the police closing in, she must uncover what really happened before she becomes the next victim.
“One missing day. Two murders. No memory.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Anukokunda Oka Roju
Cast reunions in this film: Jagapathi Babu & Charmy Kaur (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'One Day That Never Happened', hinting at the missing day plot.
- Director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti wrote the script in just 15 days, inspired by a real-life incident of memory loss.
- Actress Charmy Kaur, known for glamorous roles, took this serious thriller to break her existing image.
- The movie was shot in real Hyderabad locations, including the old city, to create a gritty, authentic feel.
- It was remade in Tamil as 'Muni 2: Kanchana', though the plots differ significantly after initial similarities.
- The film initially had a slow box office start but later gained a cult following for its unique narrative.
- Composer Kalyani Malik used minimal background score to heighten the suspense and realism in key scenes.