Hathya
| Hathya | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Srividya Basawa |
| Written by | Srividya Basawa |
| Produced by | S Prashanth Reddy |
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| Cinematography | Abhiraj Rajendran Nair |
| Edited by | Anil Kumar P |
| Music by | Naresh Kumaran P |
Production company | Mahaakaal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Hathya is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language political crime thriller film written and directed by Srividya Basawa.[2] The film features Dhanya Balakrishna, Ravi Varma, Pooja Ramachandran, Bindu Chandramouli and Srikanth Iyengar in important roles.[3]
The film was released on 24 January 2025.[4]
Plot
[edit]"Hathya" is a 2025 Telugu-language political crime thriller film written and directed by Srividya Basawa. The movie is loosely based on the real-life murder of YS Vivekananda Reddy, a popular politician in Andhra Pradesh.
The story revolves around the investigation of the murder of Dayananda Reddy (played by Ravi Varma), a powerful politician. The Chief Minister assigns a top cop, Sudha Rao (played by Dhanya Balakrishna), to uncover the truth behind the murder. As Sudha delves deeper into the case, she faces obstacles and uncovers a complex web of deceit.
Cast
[edit]- Dhanya Balakrishna as Sudha Rao
- Ravi Varma as V S Dayananda Reddy
- Pooja Ramachandran as Shaheen
- Bindu Chandramouli as Anitha
- Srikanth Iyengar
- Raghunath Raju
- Sivaji Raja
- Bharath Reddy as V S Jeevan Reddy
- Jay Chandra
- Venkatesh Prasad as Sheik Das
Release and reception
[edit]Hathya was released on 24 January 2025.[5] It was released on Amazon Prime Video on 12 March 2025.[6]
Sowmya Sangam of The Hans India wrote that "The performances, direction, and narrative structure make it a noteworthy addition to the genre".[7] Avad Mohammad of OTTPlay gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 and wrote, "Despite the lack of a strong supporting cast and a slightly prolonged narrative, the suspenseful storyline and engaging moments make it worth a watch".[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Hathya". Central Board of Film Certification.
- ↑ "Hathya Movie: హత్య మూవీ రివ్యూ.. సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే?". telugu.news18.com (in Telugu). 24 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ Harsh, B. H. (20 January 2025). "Dhanya Balakrishna: Action is not necessary for mass moments". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (20 January 2025). "Thrilling investigative drama 'Hatya' set for grand release on Jan 24". thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ Harsh, B. H. (18 January 2025). "Hathya trailer: A determined cop attempts to unravel a political murder case against many barriers". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 18 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Hathya OTT Release: Watch This A-Rated Telugu Crime Thriller In Tamil And Malayalam Only On..." English Jagran. 12 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ↑ Sangam, Sowmya (24 January 2025). "Hatya Movie Review: A Political Crime Thriller That Keeps You Hooked". thehansindia.com. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Hatya Movie Review: A passable murder mystery with an interesting backdrop". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.