There is always a slippery slope with horror dramas because either the film will click or it will mercilessly fail. Mansion 24 and Athidi are examples of horror dramas in Telugu cinema with poor storytelling and execution. Dhootha could also be included in this list because there is no end to the absurdity that takes place in the name of journalism in the film. Dhootha, loosely translated to Messenger, is a Telugu-language Prime Video India original directed by Vikram K. Kumar, released on November 30, 2023. This is the story of a strange phenomenon witnessed by a reputed journalist and subsequently affecting his personal life.
This eight-episode-long show is about Sagar Varma, a renowned journalist who comes across various newspaper cuttings that explain the approaching deaths of his family in detail. As one incident after another takes place, the man is afraid to lose his family. He was also a witness to his ex-best friend,...
This eight-episode-long show is about Sagar Varma, a renowned journalist who comes across various newspaper cuttings that explain the approaching deaths of his family in detail. As one incident after another takes place, the man is afraid to lose his family. He was also a witness to his ex-best friend,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Dhootha Web Series Review: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni’s Ott Debut Is A Winner (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Dhootha Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Anish Kuruvilla, Tharun Bhascker, and others
Director: Vikram K Kumar
Writers: Poorna Prajna, K S Sripal Reddy, Naveen George Thomas
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Language: Telugu with English Subtitles
Runtime: 8 episodes of 40 – 45 minutes each
Dhootha Web Series Review Out: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni’s Suspense Thriller Is A Winner! (Picture Credit: Youtube) Dhootha Review: What’s It About:
The word Dhootha, coming from Sanskrit roots and also called ‘Doot’ in Hindi, means ‘a messenger’ when translated into English. So what is the message, and who is the messenger in this Naga Chaitanya-led series? The messenger is a newspaper cutting, which appears every now and then in this neo-noir supernatural suspense thriller with a sharp theme in a criminal setup.
Dhootha Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Anish Kuruvilla, Tharun Bhascker, and others
Director: Vikram K Kumar
Writers: Poorna Prajna, K S Sripal Reddy, Naveen George Thomas
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Language: Telugu with English Subtitles
Runtime: 8 episodes of 40 – 45 minutes each
Dhootha Web Series Review Out: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni’s Suspense Thriller Is A Winner! (Picture Credit: Youtube) Dhootha Review: What’s It About:
The word Dhootha, coming from Sanskrit roots and also called ‘Doot’ in Hindi, means ‘a messenger’ when translated into English. So what is the message, and who is the messenger in this Naga Chaitanya-led series? The messenger is a newspaper cutting, which appears every now and then in this neo-noir supernatural suspense thriller with a sharp theme in a criminal setup.
- 11/30/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Are you ready for a spine-chilling ride with Sync, the latest exclusive movie on Aha Tamil? Sync is a Tamil horror thriller movie that will stream on the regional Ott platform from July 21. The movie is directed by debutant Vikas Anand Sridharan, who has also produced it under Celebrity Films in association with Catalogue Films. Goose Studios is the presenter of Sync.
The movie features an ensemble cast of Kishen Das, Monica Chinnakotla, Soundarya Bala Nandakumar, and Naveen George Thomas. Kishen Das is a popular actor, content creator, and YouTuber who made his lead debut in the 2022 film Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee. Monica Chinnakotla is a model and actress who has appeared in films like Thirumanam and Ka Pae Ranasingam. Soundarya Bala Nandakumar is a singer and actress who has worked in films like Kaala and Vada Chennai. Naveen George Thomas is an actor and writer who has acted in films like Ratsasan and Mafia.
The movie features an ensemble cast of Kishen Das, Monica Chinnakotla, Soundarya Bala Nandakumar, and Naveen George Thomas. Kishen Das is a popular actor, content creator, and YouTuber who made his lead debut in the 2022 film Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee. Monica Chinnakotla is a model and actress who has appeared in films like Thirumanam and Ka Pae Ranasingam. Soundarya Bala Nandakumar is a singer and actress who has worked in films like Kaala and Vada Chennai. Naveen George Thomas is an actor and writer who has acted in films like Ratsasan and Mafia.
- 7/20/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures has acquired North American right to Genevieve Adams’ dramedy Simchas and Sorrows, along with worldwide rights to Peter Curtis Pardini’s doc The Last Band on Stage, and North American rights to Jaclyn Bethany’s queer thriller, The Falling World. The Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company will release the former title at the Laemmle Noho in Los Angeles on September 16, and on all major digital and VOD platforms on the 20th. Pardini’s film will hit VOD and theaters in three cities on September 30, with Bethany’s indie unspooling on VOD on October 18.
Simchas and Sorrows tells the story of Agnes (Adams), an atheist actress who attempts to convert to Judaism to marry the love of her life, Levi (Thomas McDonnell). Adams directed the pic from her script, with Hari Nef, Luke Forbes, Julie Haltson, Greg Bello, Annelise Cepero, Billy Calder, Lucy Morris, Chip Zien and John Cullum rounding out the cast.
Simchas and Sorrows tells the story of Agnes (Adams), an atheist actress who attempts to convert to Judaism to marry the love of her life, Levi (Thomas McDonnell). Adams directed the pic from her script, with Hari Nef, Luke Forbes, Julie Haltson, Greg Bello, Annelise Cepero, Billy Calder, Lucy Morris, Chip Zien and John Cullum rounding out the cast.
- 7/29/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tollywood The director is meanwhile awaiting the release of his film ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha,’ in which he will be seen playing the lead role.Digital NativeDirector Tharun Bhascker is currently busy with a project feature Venkatesh in the lead role. As per latest reports, the filmmakers are planning to rope in Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui for an important role in the film. Sources in the know say that it is a performance oriented role and that the director is set on having Nawazuddin Siddiqui on board for the project. However, producer Suresh Babu has clarified that nothing has been confirmed. Meanwhile, director Tharun Bhascker is expecting the release of Meeku Maathrame Cheptha in which he plays the lead role. Arjun Reddy fame Vijay Deverakonda is turning producer with this film. Abhinav Gomatam, Naveen George Thomas, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Vani Bhojan, Avantika Mishra and Pavani Gangireddy also form a part of the star cast.
- 10/21/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film stars director Tharun Bhascker in the lead and has been produced by Vijay Deverakonda.Tnm StaffYouTube Screengrab/ Vijay DeverakondaThe official trailer of Meeku Maathrame Cheptha, Vijay Deverakonda’s first film as a producer, was released on Wednesday. The film stars director Tharun Bhascker in the lead and has been directed and scripted by Shammeer Sultan. Meeku Maathrame Cheptha is a comic caper and the trailer’s narration is a funny take on people’s obsession with phones. “Whether our lives are in our hands or not, all of us have a phone in our hand,” it begins. Almost throughout the trailer, Tharun Bhascker is seen stressing on an embarrassing video of his that has been leaked over the phone and is about to jeopardise his wedding. He then does everything he can to stop the video from ruining his life, all the while wearing his sherwani. Going by his costume,...
- 10/16/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is the first production venture of actor Vijay Deverakonda.Digital NativeArjun Reddy fame Vijay Deverakonda is turning producer with the Telugu movie Meeku Maathrame Cheptha. Announcing the film, Vijay Deverakonda wrote, “We share all our secrets with our best friends and if the secret is embarrassing - you will be ragged for the rest of your life! No mercy! #MeekuMaathrameChepthaTeaser My Best Friend's Secret! https://youtu.be/VifLV61mjo4.” The teaser reveals how the hero lies about himself to his girlfriend and is in the process of covering it up, which is told with huge doses of humour. Director Tharun Bhascker is playing the lead role in this flick while Abhinav Gomatam, Naveen George Thomas, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Vani Bhojan, Avantika Mishra and Pavani Gangireddy also form a part of the star cast. Shammeer Sultan has directed and scripted the film. The technical crew of Meeku Maathrame Cheptha includes...
- 10/4/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe teaser has crossed over one million views on YouTube in less than week after its release.Digital NativeArjun Reddy fame Vijay Deverakonda is turning producer with the Telugu movie Meeku Maathrame Cheptha. The film was announced on August 28 and the teaser is now out. Launching the teaser through his social media handle, Vijay Deverakonda wrote, “We share all our secrets with our best friends and if the secret is embarrassing - you will be ragged for the rest of your life! No mercy! #MeekuMaathrameChepthaTeaser My Best Friend's Secret! https://youtu.be/VifLV61mjo4.” From the teaser, it is evident that the hero had lied about his identity to the woman he loves and is trying to cover it up, to humurous results. Director Tharun Bhascker Dhassyam is playing the lead role in this flick while Abhinav Gomatam, Naveen George Thomas, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Vani Bhojan, Avantika Mishra and Pavani Gangireddy...
- 9/11/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
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