Her Presence (Essence Of Love)(2021)
Telugu48 mins
As Savitri battles emptiness and Janaki wrestles with fear, their worlds collide. but will their meeting bring the happiness they crave, or will the world tear them apart?
Director:Ayphu
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 December 2021
- Director
- Ayphu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 48m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Savitri feels empty inside, while Janaki struggles with fear. Their paths cross, but it's unclear if their connection will bring them joy or if outside forces will keep them apart.
“Two souls. One chance to heal.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
48Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date7 December 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilysurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
D
Devika RaniSavitri
→#2
L
LalithaJanaki
→#3
A
AyphuDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in natural light to create a realistic and intimate feel.
- It was the first feature film directed by Ayphu, who previously worked as a cinematographer.
- The movie's original title in Telugu is 'Her Presence', but it was also released as 'Essence of Love'.
- The lead actress, who plays Savitri, is also a trained classical dancer, which influenced her performance.
- The soundtrack uses minimal background music, focusing more on ambient sounds and silence.
- It was primarily filmed in rural Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic village settings.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms.