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April 28th Em Jarigindi(2021)

6.3/10
Telugu122 mins

To get fresh thoughts for writing his script, a famous writer, Vihari goes on a road trip. At a place named Siripuram, Vihari observes some weird incidents taking place in a guest house and decides to stay there to get inspiration. This is the time Vihari finds out that there are four evil spirits who are behind all the crazy incidents.

Director:Veera Swamy
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
Theatrical Release
27 February 2021
Director
Veera Swamy
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 2m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A famous writer named Vihari takes a road trip for inspiration. He stops at a guest house in Siripuram, where he witnesses strange events. He decides to stay and discovers four evil spirits are causing the disturbances.

A writer's retreat becomes a haunting he can't escape.

Film Details

6.3Rating
122Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date27 February 2021
Also Known AsApril 28 Em Jarigindi

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for April 28th Em Jarigindi

Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Ajay (13 films together), Ajay & Rajiv Kanakala (10 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Rajiv Kanakala (7 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Chammak Chandra (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'April 28th Em Jarigindi' translates to 'What Happened on April 28th?', directly tying the date to the movie's central mystery.
  • Director Veera Swamy also wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues, making it a deeply personal project.
  • The movie was shot primarily in a single, isolated guest house location to enhance the feeling of suspense and claustrophobia.
  • It was produced and distributed by the banner Sri Venkateswara Creations, a major studio in Telugu cinema known for big-budget films.
  • The film blends horror with a writer's creative process, a less common theme in mainstream Telugu horror movies.
  • Despite its thriller genre, the movie incorporates dramatic elements about the protagonist's personal and professional struggles.
  • The release faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting its theatrical run and promotion.

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