Trinetram(2002)
Trinetram is a 2002 Telugu-language fantasy drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The lead cast includes Raasi, Sijju, Sindhu Menon, and K.R. Vijaya. The story centers on a young woman named Gowri who possesses a third eye that grants her visions of the future. She must use this gift to protect her family from a powerful sorcerer named Durjaya. The film blends family emotions with supernatural elements and a devotional subplot involving Goddess Durga. It was produced under the banner Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions with music composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The runtime is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Trinetram is available for streaming on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 December 2002
- Director
- Kodi Ramakrishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A young woman named Gowri discovers she has a third eye that lets her see future events. An evil sorcerer named Durjaya wants to steal her power for his own dark purposes. Gowri must fight to protect her family and defeat the sorcerer before he destroys everything she loves.
“See the future. Change your fate.”
Film Details
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Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a direct sequel to Kodi Ramakrishna's 1992 horror hit 'Ammoru', but the story was developed into a standalone film.
- Actress Soundarya, who played the wife, was known for her strong devotional roles and was a top star at the time, bringing significant audience draw.
- The special effects, considered advanced for early 2000s Telugu cinema, were handled by the same team that worked on many of the director's fantasy films.
- A key plot element involves 'yantras' and tantric rituals, which were researched from folk practices common in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
- The movie's climax was shot at a real Durga temple, with the crew obtaining special permission for the night schedule.
- Despite the horror theme, the film's soundtrack by Koti included a popular romantic duet that received heavy radio play.
- The antagonist spirit's makeup and costume design were inspired by traditional depictions of 'chudail' (witch) from Indian folklore.