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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 | 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 | ''[[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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| Raahu | |
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| Directed by | Subbu Vedula |
| Produced by | AVR Swamy Raja Deverakonda Sri Shakthi Babji Subbu Vedula |
| Written by | Subbu Vedula |
| Starring | Kriti Garg AbeRaam Varma |
| Music by | Praveen Lakkaraju |
| Cinematography | Suresh Ragutua Eshwar Yellumahanthi |
Production company | Shakthi Swaroop Movie Creations |
| Distributed by | Suresh Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Raahu is a 2020 Indian 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, 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.[1]
Plot
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Cast
- Kriti Garg as Bhanu
- AbeRaam Varma as Sesh
- 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.[2][3] Vedula cast AbeRaam Varma in the lead role after seeing his performance in Manu (2018).[4]
Raahu was majorly filmed in Hyderabad, while some sequences are shot in Sikkim.[5]
Soundtrack
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The album's single "Emo Emo Emo" with the vocals of Sid Sriram was received positively by the audience.[6]
Release and reception
Raahu was released on 28 February 2020.[7]
Sangeetha Devi writing for The Hindu, termed the film as an "indie-spirited venture" and an "appreciable first attempt".[8] 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."[9]
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!"[10]
Santosh Yamsani from Sakshi wrote that though the director's attempt at a novel concept is appreciable, he was unable turn it into a strong screenplay.[11]
References
- ↑ "AbeRaam Varma, Kriti Garg's 'Raahu' trailer released - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (24 February 2020). "'Raahu', a concept thriller with an intriguing premise" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Raahu is a thriller!". Deccan Chronicle. 26 February 2020.
- ↑ "Raahu will be a genre-bending film that will thrill the viewers: AbeRaam - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Pecheti, Prakash. "Into unchartered territory". Telangana Today. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ↑ "Sid Sriram croons for the stunning 'Emo Emo Emo' from 'Raahu' - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Telugu films releasing this Friday: HIT, Local Boy, Raahu and Kanulu Kanulanu Dochayante". The Times of India. 28 February 2020.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (28 February 2020). "'Raahu' movie review: Kriti Garg stands out in this thriller by debut director Subbu Vedula" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ Pecheti, Prakash. "Raahu: A Suspense thriller that keeps the audience glued to their seats". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020.
- ↑ "Raahu Movie Review: Fails to thrill!" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "'రాహు' మూవీ రివ్యూ". Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 28 February 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.