
Calling Sahasra(2023)
Telugu143 mins
Cyber expert Ajay joins new job but past tragedy motivates avenging crimes on women using RESQ app anonymously. Mass calls draw him into murder case amidst rescuing women.
Director:Arun Vikkirala
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 December 2023
- Director
- Arun Vikkirala
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A cyber expert named Ajay starts a new job, but he is driven by a past tragedy. He secretly uses an app to help women in danger and get revenge on criminals. His actions lead to a murder case, pulling him deeper into the crimes he is trying to stop.
“An app for rescue. A call for revenge.”
Film Details
6.6Rating
143Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 December 2023
Also Known AsCalling Sahashra
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionsurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Sudigali SudheerAjay Srivatshav
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DollyshaSwathi
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Manali RathodActor
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Ravi Teja NannimalaActor
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Siva BalajiActor
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Spandana PalliActor
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Sunny DomalaCrew
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Mohith RahmaniacMusic
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Arun VikkiralaDirector
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Vijesh Kumar TayalCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director Arun Vikkirala previously worked as an assistant director on several major Telugu films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The RESQ app featured in the plot is a fictional creation, but it reflects real-world concerns about cyber safety and anonymous crime reporting in India.
- Parts of the film were shot in and around Hyderabad, including at office locations to create a realistic cyber expert workplace setting.
- The movie blends three genres—thriller, crime, and horror—which is an uncommon mix for a Telugu film released in 2023.
- The title 'Calling Sahasra' refers to the mass calls made by the protagonist, with 'Sahasra' meaning 'thousand' in Sanskrit, hinting at the scale of his mission.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by a relatively new music director, marking one of his early projects in the industry.
- Despite its thriller elements, the story incorporates social commentary on violence against women and the role of technology in modern justice.