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Mangalavaaram(2023)

6.7/10
Telugu143 mins

Mangalavaaram (2023) is a 143-minute Telugu film directed by Ajay Bhupathi. Starring Kamal Krishna, Muralidhar Goud and Vajja Venkata Giridhar. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Mangalavaaram stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2023.

Director:Ajay Bhupathi
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, MX Player, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
17 November 2023
Director
Ajay Bhupathi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A village is gripped by fear as a series of mysterious murders occur. The story centers on a young woman named Shailu, and the suspenseful truth slowly comes to light.

A village gripped by fear. One woman holds the secret.

Film Details

6.7Rating
143Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date17 November 2023
Also Known AsChevvaikizhamai · Sevvaikizhamai · Chovvazhcha · Mangalavaram

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticerevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.7/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

#1
K
Kamal KrishnaActor
#2
M
Muralidhar GoudActor
#3
V
Vajja Venkata GiridharActor
#4
A
Ajay BhupathiDirector
#5
D
Dasaradhi SivendraCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mangalavaaram' means Tuesday, a day considered inauspicious in some South Indian traditions, which ties directly to the plot's suspense.
  • Director Ajay Bhupathi reportedly drew inspiration from real-life village folklore and unsolved mysteries to craft the eerie atmosphere.
  • The movie was shot extensively in remote village locations in Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic rustic visuals and sounds.
  • Actress Payal Rajput, who plays Shailu, underwent a distinct look change and dialect training to fit her character's rural background.
  • The film's background score uses traditional folk instruments like the 'Dappu' to enhance the local cultural feel and tension.
  • Despite being a thriller, the story subtly addresses social issues related to women and village superstitions.
  • The climax sequence was filmed over several nights with minimal lighting to create a naturally suspenseful mood.

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