Asmee(2021)
Telugu97 mins
Asmee is a dark love story revolving around a newlywed couple with a mysterious past. They must confront the harsh truths and pay a price for their actions.
Director:Sesh Karthikeya
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 3 September 2021
- Director
- Sesh Karthikeya
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A newly married couple has a hidden past. They must face difficult truths and deal with the consequences of what they have done.
“A love built on secrets must face the truth.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
97Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date3 September 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loverevengeidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Sesh KarthikeyaDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Asmee' means 'smile' in Sanskrit, but the story is a dark thriller.
- Director Sesh Karthikeya also wrote the story and screenplay, making it a personal project.
- It was shot extensively in real locations in Hyderabad to create a gritty, realistic feel.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Actress Shivani Rajashekar prepared for her intense role by studying psychological thrillers.
- The background score uses unconventional sounds to build tension in key scenes.
- This was one of the few Telugu films in 2021 to explore the dark love story genre.