| Eesha | |
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.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Srinivas Manne |
| Produced by | Pothula Hema Venkateswara Rao |
| Written by | Srinivas Manne |
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| Music by | RR Dhruvan |
| Cinematography | Santosh Sanamoni |
| Edited by | Vinai Ramasamy V |
Production company | HVR Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Box office | ₹9.50 crore[1] |
Eesha is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language horror thriller film written and directed by Srinivas Manne.[2] The film features Thrigun, Hebah Patel, Akhil Raj Uddemari and Siri Hanmanth in lead roles.
The film was released on 25 December 2025 and was a commercial success at the box office.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Four childhood friends—Naina, Kalyan, Vinay, and Aparna—run a channel dedicated to debunking paranormal claims and exposing fraudulent spiritual practitioners. Firm believers in rationalism, they set out to investigate cases of alleged possession and supernatural activity.
During one such investigation, they encounter Dr. Aadidev, a former neurosurgeon who now practices as a spiritual healer, claiming to treat individuals afflicted by supernatural forces. Initially dismissive of his methods, the group attempts to expose him as a fraud. However, a series of unexplained events begins to challenge their skepticism.
As they delve deeper, the friends experience disturbing occurrences that defy logical explanation, including visions, behavioral changes, and apparent instances of possession. Their investigation gradually uncovers links between Aadidev’s practices and a series of past incidents involving unexplained deaths and occult rituals.
The group becomes entangled in a supernatural conflict that tests their beliefs and threatens their safety. As the boundary between reality and the paranormal blurs, they must confront forces beyond their understanding while attempting to uncover the truth behind Aadidev’s activities and the entity known as “Eesha.”
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Thrigun as Kalyan
- Hebah Patel as Naina
- Akhil Raj Uddemari as Vinay
- Siri Hanmanth as Aparna
- Babloo Prithiveeraj as Dr. Aadidev
- Mime Madhu as Punyavathi
Music[edit | edit source]
The background score and songs were composed by RR Dhruvan.
All lyrics are written by RR Dhruvan.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Isha Title Song" | Shankar Mahadevan | 2:46 |
| 2. | "Friendship Song" | Shreya Ghoshal | 3:26 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Eesha was initially scheduled to release on 12 December 2025 but was later released on 25 December 2025.[3][4]
Sanjana Pulugurtha of The Times of India rated it 3 out of 5 and opined that "a more polished script and sharper screenplay might have elevated the film into a more compelling and consistently chilling experience".[5] Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express rated it 2 out of 5 and quoted it as "a regular, by-the-book horror thriller that offers a few scattered scares".[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "ఈషా మూవీ టోటల్ కలెక్షన్స్...చిన్న సినిమా పెద్ద విజయం!!". T2BLive. 4 March 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "Eesha trailer: Gripping and intriguing with stunning visuals". Cinema Express. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "Hebah Patel starrer Eesha gets a release date with a special teaser". Cinema Express. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (25 December 2025). "Eesha: A thoughtful horror drama". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "Eesha Movie Review: Predictable tropes weigh down this eerie horror thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (26 December 2025). "Eesha Movie Review: A familiar horror tale that never rises above the ordinary". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 January 2026.