Ananya(2024)
Telugu136 mins
The movie revolves around the girl called Ananya, who comes from great orthodox family, Even though she comes from a great family. The Antagonist of the film is also from her family where he abuses Ananya from the childhood.
Director:Prasad Raju Bommidi
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 March 2024
- Director
- Prasad Raju Bommidi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A girl named Ananya grows up in a strict, traditional family. A relative from within her own family torments and abuses her from a young age.
“Family secrets hide a terrifying truth.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
136Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date22 March 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
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Mahesh UkkurthiActor
→#2
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Satyanarayan BuddalaActor
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P
Pragya GutomActor
→#4
N
Nandini UkkurthiActor
→#5
J
Jai RamanActor
→#6
C
Chakravarthy MallipudiActor
→#7
C
Chandana LopintiActor
→#8
S
sujathaActor
→#9
A
Aravind JalaActor
→#10
C
Chittibabu JabardastActor
→#11
P
Prasad Raju BommidiDirector
→#12
G
Gangadhar Sharma JCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director Prasad Raju Bommidi previously worked as an assistant director on several major Telugu films before making his directorial debut with this project.
- The movie's title 'Ananya' means 'unique' or 'incomparable' in Sanskrit, which contrasts with the character's tragic story.
- Principal photography for the horror sequences was reportedly completed in a single, historically significant mansion in Andhra Pradesh to maintain atmosphere.
- The film's sound design team used specific traditional Telugu folk instruments to create its unsettling auditory backdrop.
- This was one of the few 2024 Telugu horror films to receive an 'A' (Adults only) certification from the censor board due to its intense themes.
- The screenplay incorporates subtle references to real-life social issues concerning family dynamics and child protection in conservative settings.
- Early promotional material highlighted that the film avoids reliance on computer-generated imagery for its scares, favoring practical effects.