
Mangalavaaram(2023)
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
Where to watch:
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
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Kamal KrishnaActor
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Muralidhar GoudActor
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Vajja Venkata GiridharActor
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Ajay BhupathiDirector
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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.