Anaganaga O Athidhi
Anaganaga O Athidhi

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Anaganaga O Athidhi

2020
Movie
92 min
Telugu

Subbaiah and his family live in abject poverty and a soothsayer tells them that their fortune will change overnight. The peace in the house is stirred when a stranger knocks on their door seeking shelter for a night, and the consequences are deadly.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Director: DayanandGenres: Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A wealthy woman, who is the sole heir to her family's fortune, is murdered. Her spirit, however, refuses to rest and seeks revenge on those responsible. Meanwhile, a mysterious man appears, claiming to be a distant relative, further complicating the situation.

Critical Reception

Anaganaga O Athidhi received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful thriller with horror elements, many found the plot convoluted and predictable. The performances were generally considered adequate, but the screenplay and execution were frequently criticized for being weak and unoriginal.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and predictable screenplay that fails to deliver genuine thrills.

  • While the premise has potential, the execution is marred by cliché horror tropes and an uninspired narrative.

  • Performances are passable, but cannot save the film from its narrative shortcomings.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's slow pace, lack of originality, and underdeveloped plot. Many viewers found the horror elements to be unconvincing and the overall experience to be underwhelming.

Fun Fact

The film was released directly on the Aha streaming platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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