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| Ghatikachalam | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Amar Kamepalli |
| Screenplay by | Amar Kamepalli |
| Story by | MC Raju |
| Produced by | MC Raju |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | SS Manoj |
| Edited by | Srinivas Bainaboyina |
| Music by | Flavio G. Cuccurullo |
Production company | Oasis Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Ghatikachalam is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language psychological horror film co-written and directed by Amar Kamepalli.[1] It stars Nikhil Devadula, Prabhakar Podakandla, Jogi Naidu, Aarvika Gupta and Samyuktha Kanumareddy in important roles.[2]
The film was released on 31 May 2025.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Nikhil Devadula as Kaushik
- Prabhakar Podakandla as Parashuram
- Jogi Naidu as Sudivelu
- Aarvika Gupta as Dr. Shraddha
- Samyuktha Kanumareddy as Samyu
- Devi as Ramadevi
- Tanmai as Eesha
- Arjun Vihaan as George
- Shan Kakkar as Panigrahi
- Rangadham as Ghatikachalam
Music
[edit]The background score and soundtrack were composed by Flavio G. Cuccurullo.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Prisoner Of Fate" | Flavio G. Cuccurullo | Ekaterina Shelehova | 3:10 |
Release and reception
[edit]Ghatikachalam was released on 31 May 2025. It was later released on Aha and Amazon Prime Video on 20 June 2025.[4]
Bhargav Chaganti of NTV rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and appreciated Nikhil Devadula's performance.[5] Aditya Devulapally of Cinema Express rated the film 2 out 5 and was critical towards poor editing, weak screenplay and narration.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (14 October 2024). "'Ghatikachalam' teaser gets unveiled". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ↑ "Ghatikachalam Teaser Reveals Intense Story Of Mental Health Struggles Among Teenagers". News18. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ↑ Devulapally, Aditya (23 May 2025). "Ghatikachalam trailer: A youngster struggles with inner darkness in psychological thriller". Cinema Express. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ↑ Guptha, Ganesh (20 June 2025). "సడన్గా ఓటీటీలోకి సైకలాజికల్ థ్రిల్లర్ 'ఘటికాచలం' - ఒకేసారి రెండు చోట్ల స్ట్రీమింగ్". ABP Desam (in Telugu). Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ↑ "Ghatikachalam Review: ఘటికాచలం రివ్యూ". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). 31 May 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ↑ Devulapally, Aditya (30 May 2025). "Ghatikachalam movie review: A promising psychological horror weighed down by predictability". Cinema Express. Retrieved 26 September 2025.