| Photo | |
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| Directed by | Siva Nageswara Rao |
| Produced by | Siva Nageswara Rao |
| Written by | Karlapalem Hanmantha Rao (story and dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Siva Nageswara Rao |
| Based on | Shutter by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Rohit Raj |
| Cinematography | Soman K.G. |
| Edited by | Gautham Raju |
Production company | Siva Chitra |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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Photo is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language supernatural horror film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and starring Anand, Anjali and Muktha.[1] It marks the film debut of Nandu (credited as Anand) and Anjali and the Telugu debut of Muktha.[1] Photo is the first and unofficial remake of the 2004 Thai film Shutter and was released on 1 September 2006.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story begins with a group of friends coming across an old photograph. The photograph seems to have supernatural elements associated with it, causing eerie and unexplained events in their lives. As the friends try to uncover the mystery behind the photograph, they encounter various challenges and frightening occurrences. The movie explores themes of horror and suspense, building tension as the plot progresses.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Anand as Siddhartha a.k.a. Siddhu
- Anjali as Bhanu
- Mukta as Swapna
- Jayasudha as Swapna's mother
- Sanjay as Giri
- Nutan Prasad
- Tanikella Bharani
- Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
- L. B. Sriram
- M. S. Narayana
- Brahmanandam
- Ali
- Venu Madhav
- Raghu Babu
- Krishna Bhagawan
- Kondavalasa
- Suman Setty as Balu
- Duvvasi Mohan
- Kallu Chidambaram
- Jenny
- Tadivelu
- Master Siva Varma
- Dr. Srinivasa Rao
- Raghava
- Banda Jyothy
- Jayavani
Production[edit | edit source]
After Siva Nageswara Rao liked a story in Hasam magazine, he asked the writer of the article, Karlapalem Hanumantha Rao, to develop a story for him.[1] Nageswara Rao claimed that the story was based on a true incident that happened in Coastal Andhra in 2004.[2] However, independent sources identify the film to be based on 2004 Thai film Shutter.[3][4]
The film marks Nageswara Rao debut as a producer.[5] Chennai-based model Anjali made her acting debut with this film.[6]
Music[edit | edit source]
The music for the film was composed by Rohit Raj.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chitikalesina" | 4:42 |
| 2. | "Tham Tham Chestham" | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 8:42 | |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
The film released on 1 September 2006.[7] A special preview show was arranged on 30 August 2006.[8]
Griddaluru Gopalrao of Zamin Ryot felt that the film was poorly made. Gopalrao stated that the storyline was novel but the film faltered in screenplay and execution. He appreciated the performances of Anand and Anjali.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Muhurat: Photo". Idlebrain.com. 15 April 2006.
- ↑ Jeevi (5 July 2006). "Interview with Siva Nageswara Rao by Jeevi". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ Chung, Hye Jean (2011). "Spectral Bodies and Uncanny Effects: Cosmopolitan Anxieties in Shutter" (PDF). University of California, Santa Barbara. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 November 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
It has also been remade in Telugu as Photo (2006)
- ↑ Madlock, Joannah (2016). "Discovering Fear through the Camera: Shutter (2004)" (PDF). Montclair State University. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
In India alone, the movie was remade three times: first in the Telugu language as Photo (2006)
- ↑ "Ram Gopal Varma shows interest in Photo". Idlebrain.com. 12 August 2006. Archived from the original on 22 August 2007. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ "Fans and celebrities storm social media to wish Anjali on her birthday". The Times of India. 16 June 2020. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ "Photo, Aganthakudu and X Men 3 this week". Idlebrain.com. 28 August 2006. Archived from the original on 22 August 2007. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ "Photo previewed to students". Idlebrain.com. 30 August 2006. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ Gopalrao, Griddaluru (8 September 2006). ""ఫోటో" సరిగ్గా తీయలేదు" ['Photo' wasn't shot properly] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in తెలుగు). pp. 9, 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2022.