Asalem Jarigindi(2021)
Telugu mins
Sriram is a well-settled doctor who wants to do good for his village. For every Amavasya, there is a death in the village and it becomes sensational. In this scenario, a superpower tries to take over the heroine by killing her parents. Sriram then decides to chase the mystery behind it. Is he successful in decoding the mystery? What is the reason for the deaths? Who is behind it? What happens in the end forms the rest of the story.
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 October 2021
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A doctor tries to help his village, where a mysterious death occurs every new moon. When a supernatural force targets a woman by killing her parents, he investigates to uncover the truth behind the killings.
“A village haunted by a monthly death. One man hunts the truth.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date22 October 2021
Also Known AsMurudan
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
Sanchita PadukonePriyanka
→#2
#3C
Chandu KoduriMallesh
→K
Karunya ChowdaryActor
→#4SrikanthSiva
→#5
N
Nuleti Veera RaghavaCrew
→Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Amavasya' before being renamed to 'Asalem Jarigindi', which means 'What Actually Happened' in Telugu.
- Director Nuleti Veera Raghava is also a practicing dentist, balancing filmmaking with his medical profession.
- The movie was shot extensively in real village locations in Andhra Pradesh to create an authentic rural atmosphere.
- It features a cameo appearance by popular Telugu comedian Satya, known for his roles in comedy shows.
- The film's horror elements are inspired by local folklore about spirits and rituals associated with the new moon (Amavasya).
- Despite being a horror-thriller, the movie incorporates social messages about village development and superstition.
- The soundtrack includes a rare devotional song dedicated to the village goddess, blending traditional folk music with cinematic score.