Rakshasi(2021)
Telugu132 mins
Rakshasi (2021) is a 132-minute Telugu film directed by M Bhavan. Starring Poorna and M Bhavan. With an audience rating of 5.3/10, Rakshasi stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.
Director:M Bhavan
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 January 2021
- Director
- M Bhavan
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A family moves into a new home, only to find it is haunted by an evil spirit. They must battle these supernatural forces to try and survive.
“A new home. An ancient evil. Can they survive the night?”
Film Details
5.3Rating
132Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date22 January 2021
Also Known AsKundhi · Rakshashi · Raksashi · Kunthi
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
PoornaActor
→#2
M
M BhavanDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in a real abandoned house in Hyderabad to create a more authentic spooky atmosphere.
- Director M Bhavan also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from South Indian folklore about vengeful female spirits.
- The movie's title 'Rakshasi' means 'female demon' in Telugu, a common term in regional ghost stories.
- It was produced on a modest budget and released directly on an OTT platform during the pandemic.
- The sound design used traditional instruments like the 'dappu' to build tension in key scenes.
- Actress Anusha Suryadevara, who played the mother, had previously worked mostly in television before this film.
- Some viewers noted similarities to the 2018 Tamil horror film 'Demonte Colony', though the plots differ.