Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada

A young VFX artist, Arjun, finds himself in a haunted villa while trying to help his childhood friend. He soon discovers that the villa is inhabited by a powerful spirit named Amala, who has a tragic past and a connection to his friend's predicament. Arjun must unravel the mystery behind Amala's existence and her intentions to save himself and his loved ones from her spectral influence.

Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada received widespread critical acclaim for its unique concept, engaging screenplay, and effective blend of horror, romance, and thriller elements. The performances, particularly Nikhil Siddhartha's and Vennela Kishore's comedic timing, were highly praised, as was the direction by V. I. Anand for successfully navigating the genre mix.

• Praised for its innovative screenplay and the fresh approach to a horror-romance.

• Nikhil Siddhartha's performance and Vennela Kishore's comedic relief were highlighted as major strengths.

• The film successfully balances thrilling and emotional moments.

Google audience: Audiences largely lauded the film's clever storyline, which managed to be both scary and engaging. Many viewers appreciated the unique supernatural elements and the emotional depth of the narrative, with Vennela Kishore's comedy being a particular crowd-pleaser.

Nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Nandita Shweta)

The film was one of the earliest Telugu movies to successfully blend supernatural horror with a romantic comedy, setting a trend for similar films that followed.