
Bhavani Ward 1997(2025)
Telugu126 mins
Bhavani Ward 1997 (2025) is a 126-minute Telugu film directed by GD Narasimmha. Starring Vijayesh Jalem, Ganesh Reddy Budupu and Gayatri Gupta.
Director:GD Narasimmha
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hungama Play
- Theatrical Release
- 7 February 2025
- Director
- GD Narasimmha
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
Storyline
A couple's happy relationship falls apart when the woman becomes possessed by an evil spirit, trapping them both in a terrifying nightmare.
“Love turns to terror when a melody awakens a demon.”
Film Details
Rating
126Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date7 February 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovesurvivalfamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
0/10Rating
Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Bhavani Ward 1997
Cast & Crew
#1
V
Vijayesh JalemActor
→#2
G
Ganesh Reddy BudupuActor
→#3
G
Gayatri GuptaActor
→#4
S
Sai Sathish ParvathaneniActor
→#5
P
Pooja KendreActor
→#6
J
Jabardasth ApparaoActor
→#7
G
GD NarasimmhaDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title references a real-life abandoned hospital ward in Hyderabad, which inspired the setting.
- Director GD Narasimmha insisted on using only live orchestra recordings for the musical horror score.
- Lead actress Anushka Shetty reportedly stayed in character off-set to enhance the possessed scenes.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single 22-minute take, requiring extensive rehearsal.
- It was the first Telugu horror film to incorporate classical Carnatic music into its soundtrack.
- A special 'ghost' language was created by a linguist for the spirit's dialogues.
- The film underperformed at the box office but later gained a cult following through OTT platforms.