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	'''''Raahu''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[thriller film]] written and directed by debutant Subbu Vedula. The film features Kriti Garg and AbeRaam Varma in the lead roles while Vedula, [[Satyam Rajesh]], [[Prabhakar (Telugu actor)\|Prabhakar]], and [[Raja Ravindra]] play supporting roles with music composed by Praveen Lakkaraju. The plot revolves around Bhanu (Garg) who suffers [[conversion disorder]], which makes her temporarily blind upon the sight of blood.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|title=AbeRaam Varma, Kriti Garg's 'Raahu' trailer released ~~- Times of India~~\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aberaam-varma-kriti-gargs-raahu-trailer-released/articleshow/72072322.cms\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>		'''''Raahu''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[thriller film]] written and directed by debutant Subbu Vedula. The film features Kriti Garg and AbeRaam Varma in the lead roles while Vedula, [[Satyam Rajesh]], [[Prabhakar (Telugu actor)\|Prabhakar]], and [[Raja Ravindra]] play supporting roles with music composed by Praveen Lakkaraju. The plot revolves around Bhanu (Garg) who suffers [[conversion disorder]], which makes her temporarily blind upon the sight of blood.<ref>{{Cite news\|title=AbeRaam Varma, Kriti Garg's 'Raahu' trailer released \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aberaam-varma-kriti-gargs-raahu-trailer-released/articleshow/72072322.cms\|website=The Times of India \|last1=Nyayapati \|first1=Neeshita }}</ref>

	==Plot==		==Plot==
	~~{{no plot\|section\|date=March 2021}}~~		Bhanu (kriti garg) suffers from 'conversion disorder' a.k.a. 'hysterical blindness' where she goes temporarily blind under severe stress, in her case triggered upon seeing blood. She must fight her enemy who inflicts more bloodshed than she ever imagined.

	== Cast ==		== Cast ==
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	*[[Satyam Rajesh]]		*[[Satyam Rajesh]]
	*[[Raja Ravindra]]		*[[Raja Ravindra]]
	*Sahasra as child ~~bhanu~~		*Sahasra as child Bhanu

	== Production ==		== Production ==
	After returning from the US, Vedula worked on the project for over two-and-a-half years.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|last=Dundoo\|first=Sangeetha Devi\|date=February 24, 2020\|title='Raahu', a concept thriller with an intriguing premise\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/debut-director-subbu-vedula-is-confident-about-his-telugu-concept-thriller-raahu/article30903197.ece\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=February 26, 2020\|title=Raahu is a thriller!\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/250220/raahu-is-a-thriller.html\|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Vedula cast AbeRaam Varma in the lead role after seeing his performance in ''[[Manu (film)\|Manu]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|title=Raahu will be a genre-bending film that will thrill the viewers: AbeRaam ~~- Times of India~~\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/raahu-will-be-a-genre-bending-film-that-will-thrill-the-viewers-aberaam/articleshow/74268661.cms\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>		After returning from the US, Vedula worked on the project for over two-and-a-half years.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Dundoo\|first=Sangeetha Devi\|date=February 24, 2020\|title='Raahu', a concept thriller with an intriguing premise\|newspaper=The Hindu \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/debut-director-subbu-vedula-is-confident-about-his-telugu-concept-thriller-raahu/article30903197.ece\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=February 26, 2020\|title=Raahu is a thriller!\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/250220/raahu-is-a-thriller.html\|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Vedula cast AbeRaam Varma in the lead role after seeing his performance in ''[[Manu (film)\|Manu]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite news\|title=Raahu will be a genre-bending film that will thrill the viewers: AbeRaam \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/raahu-will-be-a-genre-bending-film-that-will-thrill-the-viewers-aberaam/articleshow/74268661.cms\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

	''Raahu'' was majorly filmed in [[Hyderabad]], while some sequences are shot in [[Sikkim]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Pecheti\|first=Prakash\|title=Into unchartered territory\|url=https://telanganatoday.com/subbu-vedula-a-techie-turned-filmmaker\|access-date=2020-10-17\|website=Telangana Today\|language=en-US}}</ref>		''Raahu'' was majorly filmed in [[Hyderabad]], while some sequences are shot in [[Sikkim]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Pecheti\|first=Prakash\|title=Into unchartered territory\|url=https://telanganatoday.com/subbu-vedula-a-techie-turned-filmmaker\|access-date=2020-10-17\|website=Telangana Today\|language=en-US}}</ref>

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
	{{~~expand section~~\|date=~~October~~ 2020}}		The music was composed by Praveen Lakkaraju.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Raahu Songs Download - Telugu Songs \|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/raahu/4x3Zs88FfGs_ \|website=[[JioSaavn]] \|date=18 February 2020}}</ref> The album's single "Emo Emo Emo" with the vocals of [[Sid Sriram]] was received positively by the audience.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/sid-sriram-croons-for-the-stunning-emo-emo-emo-from-raahu/articleshow/71836761.cms\|title=Sid Sriram croons for the stunning 'Emo Emo Emo' from 'Raahu' \|website=The Times of India \|last1=Nyayapati \|first1=Neeshita }}</ref>
	The album's single "Emo Emo Emo" with the vocals of [[Sid Sriram]] was received positively by the audience.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/sid-sriram-croons-for-the-stunning-emo-emo-emo-from-raahu/articleshow/71836761.cms\|title=Sid Sriram croons for the stunning 'Emo Emo Emo' from 'Raahu' ~~- Times of India~~\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>		{{track listing
			\| headline = Track listing
			\| extra_column = Singer(s)
			\| title1 = Emo Emo Emo
			\| length1 = 4:02
			\| lyrics1 = Srinivasa Mouli
			\| extra1 = [[Sid Sriram]]
			\| title2 = Ithi Oka Grahanam
			\| length2 = 3:06
			\| lyrics2 = Subbu Vedula
			\| extra2 = [[Anurag Kulkarni]]
			\| title3 = Kshanama
			\| length3 = 3:20
			\| lyrics3 = Srinivasa Mouli
			\| extra3 = Aditi Bhavaraju, Anurag Kulkarni
			\| title4 = Entha Chuda Chakande
			\| length4 = 3:32
			\| lyrics4 = Subbu Vedula
			\| extra4 = Anurag Kulkarni, Sahithi Chaganti
			\| title5 = Lokamantha Okkasari Maare
			\| length5 = 3:05
			\| lyrics5 = Srinivasa Mouli
			\| extra5 = [[Manisha Eerabathini]]
			\| total_length = 17:05
			}}

	== Release and reception ==		== Release and reception ==
	''Raahu'' was released on 28 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-films-releasing-this-friday-hit-local-boy-raahu-and-kanulu-kanulanu-dochayante/photostory/74333170.cms\|title=Telugu films releasing this Friday: HIT, Local Boy, Raahu and Kanulu Kanulanu Dochayante\|date=February 28, 2020\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>		''Raahu'' was released on 28 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-films-releasing-this-friday-hit-local-boy-raahu-and-kanulu-kanulanu-dochayante/photostory/74333170.cms\|title=Telugu films releasing this Friday: HIT, Local Boy, Raahu and Kanulu Kanulanu Dochayante\|date=February 28, 2020\|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film released its digital premiere through [[ZEE5\|Zee5]].

	Sangeetha Devi writing for ''[[The Hindu]]'', termed the film as an "indie-spirited venture" and an "appreciable first attempt".<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|last=Dundoo\|first=Sangeetha Devi\|date=February 28, 2020\|title='Raahu' movie review: Kriti Garg stands out in this thriller by debut director Subbu Vedula\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/raahu-review-kriti-garg-stands-out-in-this-thriller-by-debut-director-subbu-vedula/article30941382.ece\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Prakash Pecheti of [[Telangana Today]] wrote that "''Raahu'' is a honest attempt from newbie Subbu Vedula to tell a story of a different subject which was never touched by Telugu directors."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://telanganatoday.com/raahu-a-suspense-thriller-that-keeps-the-audience-glued-to-their-seats\|title=Raahu: A Suspense thriller that keeps the audience glued to their seats\|first=Prakash\|last=Pecheti\|website=Telangana Today\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019113745/https://telanganatoday.com/raahu-a-suspense-thriller-that-keeps-the-audience-glued-to-their-seats\|archive-date=October 19, 2020}}</ref>		Sangeetha Devi writing for ''[[The Hindu]]'', termed the film as an "indie-spirited venture" and an "appreciable first attempt".<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Dundoo\|first=Sangeetha Devi\|date=February 28, 2020\|title='Raahu' movie review: Kriti Garg stands out in this thriller by debut director Subbu Vedula\|newspaper=The Hindu \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/raahu-review-kriti-garg-stands-out-in-this-thriller-by-debut-director-subbu-vedula/article30941382.ece\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Prakash Pecheti of [[Telangana Today]] wrote that "''Raahu'' is a honest attempt from newbie Subbu Vedula to tell a story of a different subject which was never touched by Telugu directors."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://telanganatoday.com/raahu-a-suspense-thriller-that-keeps-the-audience-glued-to-their-seats\|title=Raahu: A Suspense thriller that keeps the audience glued to their seats\|first=Prakash\|last=Pecheti\|website=Telangana Today\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019113745/https://telanganatoday.com/raahu-a-suspense-thriller-that-keeps-the-audience-glued-to-their-seats\|archive-date=October 19, 2020}}</ref>

	''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars. While appreciating the execution and production values, the review stated "Director Subbu should've worked a little more on the way he narrated the story because he squandered away a good opportunity. ''Raahu'' is sincere and hard work that unfortunately goes in vain!"<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/raahu/movie-review/74389215.cms\|title=Raahu Movie Review: Fails to thrill!\|~~via~~=~~timesofindia.indiatimes.com~~}}</ref>		''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars. While appreciating the execution and production values, the review stated "Director Subbu should've worked a little more on the way he narrated the story because he squandered away a good opportunity. ''Raahu'' is sincere and hard work that unfortunately goes in vain!"<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/raahu/movie-review/74389215.cms\|title=Raahu Movie Review: Fails to thrill!\|newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref>

	Santosh Yamsani from [[Sakshi (newspaper)\|''Sakshi'']] wrote that though the director's attempt at a novel concept is appreciable, he was unable turn it into a strong screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-02-28\|title='రాహు' మూవీ రివ్యూ\|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/movies/raahu-telugu-movie-review-and-rating-1267002\|access-date=2020-10-17\|website=Sakshi\|language=te}}</ref>		Santosh Yamsani from [[Sakshi (newspaper)\|''Sakshi'']] wrote that though the director's attempt at a novel concept is appreciable, he was unable turn it into a strong screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-02-28\|title='రాహు' మూవీ రివ్యూ\|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/movies/raahu-telugu-movie-review-and-rating-1267002\|access-date=2020-10-17\|website=Sakshi\|language=te}}</ref>
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	'''''Raahu''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[thriller film]] written and directed by debutant Subbu Vedula. The film features Kriti Garg and AbeRaam Varma in the lead roles while Vedula, [[Satyam Rajesh]], [[Prabhakar (Telugu actor)\|Prabhakar]], and [[Raja Ravindra]] play supporting roles with music composed by Praveen Lakkaraju. The plot revolves around Bhanu (Garg) who suffers [[conversion disorder]], which makes her temporarily blind upon the sight of blood.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=AbeRaam Varma, Kriti Garg's 'Raahu' trailer released - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aberaam-varma-kriti-gargs-raahu-trailer-released/articleshow/72072322.cms\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>		'''''Raahu''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[thriller film]] written and directed by debutant Subbu Vedula. The film features Kriti Garg and AbeRaam Varma in the lead roles while Vedula, [[Satyam Rajesh]], [[Prabhakar (Telugu actor)\|Prabhakar]], and [[Raja Ravindra]] play supporting roles with music composed by Praveen Lakkaraju. The plot revolves around Bhanu (Garg) who suffers [[conversion disorder]], which makes her temporarily blind upon the sight of blood.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=AbeRaam Varma, Kriti Garg's 'Raahu' trailer released - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aberaam-varma-kriti-gargs-raahu-trailer-released/articleshow/72072322.cms\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
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	''Raahu'' was released on 28 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-films-releasing-this-friday-hit-local-boy-raahu-and-kanulu-kanulanu-dochayante/photostory/74333170.cms\|title=Telugu films releasing this Friday: HIT, Local Boy, Raahu and Kanulu Kanulanu Dochayante\|date=February 28, 2020\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>		''Raahu'' was released on 28 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-films-releasing-this-friday-hit-local-boy-raahu-and-kanulu-kanulanu-dochayante/photostory/74333170.cms\|title=Telugu films releasing this Friday: HIT, Local Boy, Raahu and Kanulu Kanulanu Dochayante\|date=February 28, 2020\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

	Sangeetha Devi writing for ~~the~~ ''[[The Hindu]]'', termed the film as " indie-spirited venture" and "appreciable first attempt"<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Dundoo\|first=Sangeetha Devi\|date=February 28, 2020\|title='Raahu' movie review: Kriti Garg stands out in this thriller by debut director Subbu Vedula\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/raahu-review-kriti-garg-stands-out-in-this-thriller-by-debut-director-subbu-vedula/article30941382.ece\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Prakash Pecheti of [[Telangana Today]] wrote that "‘''Raahu''’ is a honest attempt from newbie Subbu Vedula to tell a story of a different subject which was never touched by Telugu directors."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://telanganatoday.com/raahu-a-suspense-thriller-that-keeps-the-audience-glued-to-their-seats\|title=Raahu: A Suspense thriller that keeps the audience glued to their seats\|first=Prakash\|last=Pecheti\|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>		Sangeetha Devi writing for ''[[The Hindu]]'', termed the film as an "indie-spirited venture" and an "appreciable first attempt".<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Dundoo\|first=Sangeetha Devi\|date=February 28, 2020\|title='Raahu' movie review: Kriti Garg stands out in this thriller by debut director Subbu Vedula\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/raahu-review-kriti-garg-stands-out-in-this-thriller-by-debut-director-subbu-vedula/article30941382.ece\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Prakash Pecheti of [[Telangana Today]] wrote that "''Raahu'' is a honest attempt from newbie Subbu Vedula to tell a story of a different subject which was never touched by Telugu directors."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://telanganatoday.com/raahu-a-suspense-thriller-that-keeps-the-audience-glued-to-their-seats\|title=Raahu: A Suspense thriller that keeps the audience glued to their seats\|first=Prakash\|last=Pecheti\|website=Telangana Today\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019113745/https://telanganatoday.com/raahu-a-suspense-thriller-that-keeps-the-audience-glued-to-their-seats\|archive-date=October 19, 2020}}</ref>

	''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars. While appreciating the execution and production values, the review stated "Director Subbu ~~should’ve~~ worked a little more on the way he narrated the story because he squandered away a good opportunity. ''Raahu'' is sincere and hard work that unfortunately goes in vain!"<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/raahu/movie-review/74389215.cms\|title=Raahu Movie Review: Fails to thrill!\|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>		''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars. While appreciating the execution and production values, the review stated "Director Subbu should've worked a little more on the way he narrated the story because he squandered away a good opportunity. ''Raahu'' is sincere and hard work that unfortunately goes in vain!"<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/raahu/movie-review/74389215.cms\|title=Raahu Movie Review: Fails to thrill!\|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

	Santosh Yamsani from [[Sakshi (newspaper)\|''Sakshi'']] wrote that though the director's attempt at a novel concept is appreciable, he was unable turn it into a strong screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-02-28\|title='రాహు' మూవీ రివ్యూ\|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/movies/raahu-telugu-movie-review-and-rating-1267002\|access-date=2020-10-17\|website=Sakshi\|language=te}}</ref>		Santosh Yamsani from [[Sakshi (newspaper)\|''Sakshi'']] wrote that though the director's attempt at a novel concept is appreciable, he was unable turn it into a strong screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-02-28\|title='రాహు' మూవీ రివ్యూ\|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/movies/raahu-telugu-movie-review-and-rating-1267002\|access-date=2020-10-17\|website=Sakshi\|language=te}}</ref>

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{{short description|2020 Indian telugu-language film}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Raahu
| image = Raahu poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = Subbu Vedula
| producer = AVR Swamy Raja Deverakonda Sri Shakthi Babji Subbu Vedula
| writer = Subbu Vedula
| starring = Kriti Garg AbeRaam Varma
| narrator =
| music = Praveen Lakkaraju
| cinematography = Suresh Ragutua Eshwar Yellumahanthi
| editing =
| studio = Shakthi Swaroop Movie Creations
| distributor = [[Suresh Productions]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2020|02|28}}
| runtime = 123 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross = Very gross
}}
'''''Raahu''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[thriller film]] written and directed by debutant Subbu Vedula. The film features Kriti Garg and AbeRaam Varma in the lead roles while Vedula, [[Satyam Rajesh]], [[Prabhakar (Telugu actor)|Prabhakar]], and [[Raja Ravindra]] play supporting roles with music composed by Praveen Lakkaraju. The plot revolves around Bhanu (Garg) who suffers [[conversion disorder]], which makes her temporarily blind upon the sight of blood.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AbeRaam Varma, Kriti Garg's 'Raahu' trailer released - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aberaam-varma-kriti-gargs-raahu-trailer-released/articleshow/72072322.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Plot==
{{no plot|section|date=March 2021}}

== Cast ==
*Kriti Garg as Bhanu
*AbeRaam Varma as Sesh
*[[Prabhakar (Telugu actor)|Prabhakar]] as Nagaraju
*Subbu Vedula as the police commissioner
*[[Satyam Rajesh]]
*[[Raja Ravindra]]
*Sahasra as child bhanu

== Production ==
After returning from the US, Vedula worked on the project for over two-and-a-half years.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=February 24, 2020|title='Raahu', a concept thriller with an intriguing premise|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/debut-director-subbu-vedula-is-confident-about-his-telugu-concept-thriller-raahu/article30903197.ece|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=February 26, 2020|title=Raahu is a thriller!|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/250220/raahu-is-a-thriller.html|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Vedula cast AbeRaam Varma in the lead role after seeing his performance in ''[[Manu (film)|Manu]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raahu will be a genre-bending film that will thrill the viewers: AbeRaam - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/raahu-will-be-a-genre-bending-film-that-will-thrill-the-viewers-aberaam/articleshow/74268661.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

''Raahu'' was majorly filmed in [[Hyderabad]], while some sequences are shot in [[Sikkim]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pecheti|first=Prakash|title=Into unchartered territory|url=https://telanganatoday.com/subbu-vedula-a-techie-turned-filmmaker|access-date=2020-10-17|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{expand section|date=October 2020}}
The album's single "Emo Emo Emo" with the vocals of [[Sid Sriram]] was received positively by the audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/sid-sriram-croons-for-the-stunning-emo-emo-emo-from-raahu/articleshow/71836761.cms|title=Sid Sriram croons for the stunning 'Emo Emo Emo' from 'Raahu' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Release and reception ==
''Raahu'' was released on 28 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-films-releasing-this-friday-hit-local-boy-raahu-and-kanulu-kanulanu-dochayante/photostory/74333170.cms|title=Telugu films releasing this Friday: HIT, Local Boy, Raahu and Kanulu Kanulanu Dochayante|date=February 28, 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

Sangeetha Devi writing for the ''[[The Hindu]]'', termed the film as " indie-spirited venture" and "appreciable first attempt"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=February 28, 2020|title='Raahu' movie review: Kriti Garg stands out in this thriller by debut director Subbu Vedula|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/raahu-review-kriti-garg-stands-out-in-this-thriller-by-debut-director-subbu-vedula/article30941382.ece|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Prakash Pecheti of [[Telangana Today]] wrote that "‘''Raahu''’ is a honest attempt from newbie Subbu Vedula to tell a story of a different subject which was never touched by Telugu directors."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/raahu-a-suspense-thriller-that-keeps-the-audience-glued-to-their-seats|title=Raahu: A Suspense thriller that keeps the audience glued to their seats|first=Prakash|last=Pecheti|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>

''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars. While appreciating the execution and production values, the review stated "Director Subbu should’ve worked a little more on the way he narrated the story because he squandered away a good opportunity. ''Raahu'' is sincere and hard work that unfortunately goes in vain!"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/raahu/movie-review/74389215.cms|title=Raahu Movie Review: Fails to thrill!|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

Santosh Yamsani from [[Sakshi (newspaper)|''Sakshi'']] wrote that though the director's attempt at a novel concept is appreciable, he was unable turn it into a strong screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-28|title='రాహు' మూవీ రివ్యూ|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/movies/raahu-telugu-movie-review-and-rating-1267002|access-date=2020-10-17|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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