Arundhati

A village shaman attempts to prevent the reincarnation of a cruel Zamindar named Jejamma from returning to exact revenge on the descendants of those who killed him. The Zamindar's soul is trapped and seeks to possess the body of Arundhati, a young woman who is the latest in the bloodline.

Arundhati was a massive critical and commercial success, praised for its strong performances, groundbreaking visual effects for its time, and intense narrative. It is considered a landmark film in Telugu cinema for its pioneering female-centric supernatural thriller genre.

• Praised for Anushka Shetty's powerful dual role and menacing villain.

• Commended for its technical brilliance, especially visual effects and sound design.

• Lauded for its gripping screenplay and suspenseful horror elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's captivating story, Anushka Shetty's stellar performance, and the effective blend of horror and fantasy. Many appreciated the film's scale and ambition, calling it a must-watch.

Won several Nandi Awards, including Best Director and Best Actress for Anushka Shetty. Also received multiple Filmfare Awards South nominations and wins.

The elaborate sets and visual effects, particularly the ghostly apparitions and the supernatural sequences, were highly praised and set a new benchmark for special effects in Indian cinema at the time.