Guard(2025)
Telugu118 mins
Sushanth, a security guard on night duty in Melbourne’s ominous Building M, falls for Sam, a compassionate doctor. Their blossoming romance turns nightmarish when Sam becomes possessed by a malevolent spirit tied to the building’s dark past. To save her and survive, Sushanth must uncover ancient secrets and confront the vengeful force.
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
PPrime
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2025
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
Storyline
A security guard working nights in a Melbourne building falls for a kind doctor. When she becomes possessed by an evil spirit linked to the building's history, he must uncover its dark secrets to save her and survive.
“Love is the deadliest shift of all.”
Film Details
118Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date28 February 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
No subscription options available.
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
V
Viraj Reddy CheelamSushanth
→#2
M
Mimi LeonardSamantha
→#3
L
Lavit ChakshActor
→#4
S
Shilpa BalakrishnanActor
→#5
J
Jaga PeddiActor
→Trivia
- The film's director Jaga Peddi previously worked as a cinematographer on several short horror films before making his feature debut.
- The movie was shot entirely in Melbourne, Australia, using real locations to create the eerie atmosphere of Building M.
- Lead actor Sushanth reportedly spent time with actual security guards in Melbourne to prepare for his role.
- The film's score uses traditional Telugu folk instruments mixed with modern sounds to build tension.
- Some scenes required special permission to film at night in Melbourne's central business district.
- The possession sequences were choreographed with help from a movement coach to make them look realistic.
- This is one of the few Telugu horror films set entirely outside India, focusing on the diaspora experience.