Atma Vasikaranam(2021)
Telugu mins
A boy murders his father and becomes an aghora, then kills his guru, rapes and murders a girl, and finally makes a deal with a ghost. What is the real story behind this, how did he become an aghora, and why did he commit a crime?
Director:Vimal Vasthav
Mood:
darkdisturbingemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 May 2021
- Director
- Vimal Vasthav
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A young man kills his father and turns to dark rituals. His violent path leads him to betray his teacher and commit a horrific assault. The story explores how he became this way and the haunting bargain that drives his actions.
“A dark obsession leads to a pact with the dead.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date7 May 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkdisturbingemotional
Themes
revengecorruptionidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence5
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
R
Ronnie SRGRudra
→#2
L
Lokesh NayakActor
→#3
P
P. VishalActor
→#4
V
Vimal VasthavDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Atma Vasikaranam' refers to a tantric practice of soul control, hinting at its supernatural themes.
- Director Vimal Vasthav also wrote the screenplay, drawing from folklore about aghora rituals in rural Andhra.
- It was shot in just 18 days on a low budget, using real forest locations in Visakhapatnam for authenticity.
- The actor playing the aghora, Surya Vasishta, performed his own intense meditation scenes without a body double.
- Despite its horror elements, the film includes original devotional songs composed by Sai Kartheek.
- It had a limited theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, premiering directly on streaming platforms.
- The story was inspired by local legends about spiritual deals gone wrong, common in coastal Telugu folklore.