Virupaksha (2023)
Plot
Virupaksha is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Karthik Varma Dandu, who co-wrote the script with Sukumar. Produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad and Sukumar under their respective banners, the film stars Sai Durgha Tej and Samyuktha Menon alongside Rajeev Kanakala, Sunil, Brahmaji, Ajay, and Ravi Krishna in supporting roles. The film follows Surya as he visits his ancestral village, Rudravanam, where a series of unexplained deaths uncovers a deadly curse tied to dark rituals, pushing him to solve the mystery before the village faces doom. Karthik Varma was inspired to create Virupaksha after reading about a Gujarati woman accused of black magic. Initially, he struggled to secure producers for the film. In 2018, Sukumar joined the project, refining the script and helping bring in producer B. V. S. N. Prasad and actor Sai Dharam Tej. Filming took place in Araku and Paderu, with sets built in Hyderabad. Production was briefly halted when Sai Dharam Tej was injured in a bike accident in 2021 but resumed after his recovery. Released on 21 April 2023, Virupaksha received positive reviews for its engaging story, direction, and performances, with particular praise for
Virupaksha details
| Industry | Telugu |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Genres | Horror, Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 26m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Karthik Varma Dandu |
| Status | Released |
| Language | te |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Virupaksha about?
Virupaksha is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Karthik Varma Dandu, who co-wrote the script with Sukumar. Produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad and Sukumar under their respective banners, the film stars Sai Durgha Tej and Samyuktha Menon alongside Rajeev Kanakala, Sunil, Brahmaji, Ajay, and Ravi Krishna in supporting roles. The film follows Surya as he visits his ancestral village, Rudravanam, where a series of unexplained deaths uncovers a deadly curse tied to dark rituals, pushing him to solve the mystery before the village faces doom. Karthik Varma was inspired to create Virupaksha after reading about a Gujarati woman accused of black magic. Initially, he struggled to secure producers for the film. In 2018, Sukumar joined the project, refining the script and helping bring in producer B. V. S. N. Prasad and actor Sai Dharam Tej. Filming took place in Araku and Paderu, with sets built in Hyderabad. Production was briefly halted when Sai Dharam Tej was injured in a bike accident in 2021 but resumed after his recovery. Released on 21 April 2023, Virupaksha received positive reviews for its engaging story, direction, and performances, with particular praise for
Who is in the cast of Virupaksha?
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How long is Virupaksha?
Virupaksha runs 2h 26m (146 minutes).
Who directed Virupaksha?
Virupaksha was directed by Karthik Varma Dandu.
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