Jathara(2024)

Storyline

In 19th-century India, a sacred temple's blessing becomes a curse after a betrayal. A young man must face a cruel ruler and uncover hidden secrets to save his family's name. His quest also aims to bring hope back to a land suffering from a severe drought.

“When faith becomes a curse, one man must break it.”

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Trivia

• The film's director, Mahi V Raghav, is known for realistic thrillers, making this his first period action drama.
• The movie was shot in remote villages of Andhra Pradesh to capture the authentic 19th-century drought setting.
• Actress Shivani Rajashekar performed her own stunts for a key action sequence after weeks of training.
• The story draws inspiration from local folklore about temple curses and village honor from the Rayalaseema region.
• A real ancient temple in Kurnool district was used as a primary location, with special permission for filming.
• The film's climax scene required over 200 local villagers as extras to depict the drought-stricken community.
• It was originally planned as a bilingual in Tamil and Telugu but later focused solely on the Telugu version.