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Arundhati

  • 2009
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
Anushka Shetty in Arundhati (2009)
HorrorMysteryThriller

A brave queen battles an evil mystic. Three generations later, he comes back to haunt the queen's descendants.A brave queen battles an evil mystic. Three generations later, he comes back to haunt the queen's descendants.A brave queen battles an evil mystic. Three generations later, he comes back to haunt the queen's descendants.

  • Director
    • Kodi Ramakrishna
  • Writers
    • Ramana Chintapally
    • Manav Mahapatra
    • M. Shyam Prasad Reddy
  • Stars
    • Anushka Shetty
    • Sonu Sood
    • Divya Nagesh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    3.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kodi Ramakrishna
    • Writers
      • Ramana Chintapally
      • Manav Mahapatra
      • M. Shyam Prasad Reddy
    • Stars
      • Anushka Shetty
      • Sonu Sood
      • Divya Nagesh
    • 16User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Anushka Shetty
    Anushka Shetty
    • Arundhati…
    Sonu Sood
    Sonu Sood
    • Pasupathi
    Divya Nagesh
    • Young Arundhati
    Aachi Manorama
    Aachi Manorama
    • Chandramma
    • (as Manorama)
    Sayaji Shinde
    Sayaji Shinde
    • Anwar
    Deepak
    • Rahul
    Kaikala Satyanarayana
    Kaikala Satyanarayana
    • Bhupathi Raja
    Annapoorna
    Annapoorna
    • Arundhati's grandmother
    Arjan Bajwa
    Arjan Bajwa
    • Rahul
    Chalapathi Rao
    • Arundhati's uncle
    Aahuthi Prasad
    Aahuthi Prasad
    • Arundhati's father
    Bhel Prasad
    • Nilendra Varma
    Prudhviraj
    Prudhviraj
    • Arundhati's uncle
    Leena Sidhu
    • Dance Master
    • Director
      • Kodi Ramakrishna
    • Writers
      • Ramana Chintapally
      • Manav Mahapatra
      • M. Shyam Prasad Reddy
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews16

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    8anupviswanath

    A good entertainer

    I watched this movie because it got dubbed into Malayalam and was shown in a TV channel. I don't like watching dubbed version but a few minutes into the movie I was taken back so took the original version(Telugu) and watched it. I wasn't a fan of Anushka before but after watching this she is one of my favorite. She made Jejamma and Arundhathi character look so royal and at the same time respectable. Sonu sood's villain character even was also simply superb except for annoying "ya aye" type of dialogs which was not needed. CG effects team also did a fabulous job in making it look more realistic. Even though there are lots of gimmicks taken from foreign and other movies I felt it also good (scenes like poltergeist effects,demon being slayed,drumming scenes from Chinese movie forgot name,demon on walls etc). Also the scenes where Arundhati dances to kill villain and then wears same dress during the end reminded me of the "manichitrathaazhu" original version of chandramukhi where Shobna did fabulous job. Anushka is simply superb in Saree, she is the ultimate gulti on screen.
    9nagendra-kumarmd

    Simple movie with wonderful treatment

    Story: There is a saying that the spirit of a deceased person who succumbed to untimely demise would not leave this earth. The spirit would stay on the earth to complete the unfulfilled task. Arundhati is a thriller made on the tussle between such a spirit (Anushka) and a villain (Sonu Sood). This film is not a horror film, but a thriller.

    First half of the film is excellent and the second half is good. Arundhati is a film which we can proudly show it as a Telugu film to all your non-Telugu friends. Don't watch it on internet or pirated DVDs. Arundhati is a film that must be watched in a good theater with nice sound/projection system. This is one of the movies which is going to take telugu movie industry to new heights.
    10babulrguda

    True lover of movies

    The producer of the movie made this movie around 10 years back; he didn't any movie after that. What a great lover of movies. He made movies only if he love the story.
    10nandapiya

    *standing ovation* Timeless

    I see it as a grand and heroic horror film!

    It could be a strongly unforgettable horror film for many, but I watch it recently (yes I'm so late for this I apologize).

    The story, casts, and crews deserve all possible recognition. The second time I watch it, I just realized that it's not only about 'good defeats bad', but also about how Jejamma sacrificed herself. What a sweet entry scene of hers and what a strong ending she did. Anushka makes her top performance earlier back then.

    Along with fine script, make-up, and props, its' good editing make the filmis satisfying to be watched.

    Pasupathi was the creepiest. Allow me to be "too much", but his characterization is still relatable in today's condition - human's obsession is creepier and more dangerous than ghosts. Sonu Sood is a gem and a potential on-screen villain that people love anytime.
    10sandy_dilse56

    Superb Movie

    Watching Arundhati is a delight. After a long time i have seen a telugu movie which actually blends the CG and Content in right proportion. This is a movie that must not be missed by any one and must be watched in theaters only. It sets new standards of film making and we can expect more films to come out of this genre which is rather rarely touched in Telugu cinema these days. The story of the film is OK. But the screenplay is fantastic. U cannot blink ur eye while watching this film. It has breathtaking screenplay. Acting by Anushka is fantastic. I am at a loss of adjectives for her performance especially in the role of jejemma. She is perfect for both the roles. Sonu sood is Superb. He must thank Mr.P.Ravi Shankar who has given voice to that character. Sayaji Shinde is good. Rest of the cast performed well. One must thank the producer Mr.M.Shyam Prasad Reddy garu who gave us a gem of a movie. His desire for creativity is seen in every frame of the film. He never compromised on anything. I guess no other producer would have dared to spend 13+ crores on a heroine oriented film. Kodi Ramakrishna proves yet again that he is the man for these types of films. Special mention for Rahul Nambiar who is the creative director and Special Effects Supervisor of the film. He has done a great job.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Lakshmi Manchu was the initial choice to play Arundhati but could not do the project due to prior commitments.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where the car gets locked on railway tracks, after Anushka jumps out of the car you can see blood on her cheeks and mouth and in the immediate next shot after a few seconds you don't see blood on her face and her face looks normal.
    • Quotes

      Pasupathi: Oh Arundhati, I will drink your blood.

      Arundhati: You can never come out of that grave.

    • Connections
      References House of Flying Daggers (2004)

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Telugu
    • Also known as
      • Арундати
    • Production company
      • Mallemala Entertainments
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    • Budget
      • ₹160,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,623,138
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 11m(131 min)
    • Color
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