Virupaksha - 2023

Introduction 

The 2023 Indian horror thriller movie Virupaksha was written by Sukumar and directed by Karthik Varma Dandu. Through their separate companies, Sukumar Writings and Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra, B. V. S. N. Prasad and Sukumar produced the movie. Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha Menon, Sunil, Rajeev Kanakala, Brahmaji, Ajay, and Ravi Krishna are among the actors who appear in it.

Table of Contents

• Details

• Plot

• Release

• Reviews

• Casting

• Crew

• Songs

• Box Office Collection

Details

Plot 

Due to the occult practises of an unknown individual, mysterious fatalities occur in a village. As they look for the offender, the issues persist and the entire village is in fear.

Release

The movie's Telugu theatrical debut was on April 21, 2023. On May 5, 2023, the movie was dubbed and theatrically released in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Netflix and Star Maa bought the movie's digital and satellite rights. The movie debuted on Netflix on May 21, 2023. According to several viewers, one of the movie's highlights is the music, which the crowd has also praised. Netizens have praised the film's aesthetics and cinematography, noting that they enhance the whole viewing experience. Some people have also emphasised the movie's powerful social message. They have valued the director's attempts to highlight significant societal issues in his first movie. In general, online users have praised the movie and many have shared their positive opinions with others.

Reviews

Critics gave Virupaksha favourable remarks. The Hindu's Sangeetha Devi Dundoo commended Karthik Varma Dandu's work and story. She also appreciated the work of Srinagendra Tangala, Navin Nooli, and Shamdat Sainudeen in terms of production design, editing, and cinematography. The Indian Express' Raghu Bandi also gave Karthik Varma Dandu's direction, story high marks, and the lead actors' performances, particularly Samyuktha Menon's. "Virupaksha is a well-crafted film," commented Neeshita Nyayapati of The Times of India, "the kind that makes you look at the characters beyond the actors because the film has a suffocating atmosphere that'll draw you in."

Casting 

• Sai Dharam Tej as Surya

• Samyuktha Menon as Nandini

• Sunil as Abbai Raju, a villager

• Rajeev Kanakala as Harishchandra Prasad

• Brahmaji as RMP Doctor Koti

• Ravi Krishna as Bhairava Kumar alias Kumar

• Master Roshan as young Bhairava

• Abhinav Gomatam as Surya's cousin

• Kamal Kamaraju as Venkata Chalapathy

• Kamakshi Bhaskarla as Venkata Chalapathy's wife

• Sai Chand as The head priest

Crew

• Directed by Karthik Varma Dandu

• Produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad

• Cinematography by Shamdat Sainudeen

• Edited by Navin Nooli

• Music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath

• Story by Karthik Varma Dandu

Songs

Box Office Collection

Virupaksha had a successful first 25 days at the box office, grossing 62.68 Cr India. As of its 25th day, Virupaksha's total worldwide box office earnings are 86.7 Cr.

Both fans and critics of the movie are talking about it a lot. Karthik Varma Dandu, a student of well-known Tollywood director Sukumar, makes his directorial debut with the film, which stars Samyuktha Menon in the lead role.

Internet users have used social media channels to share their opinions about the movie. Many people have praised the director's attempts to create a gripping film that maintains audience interest throughout. Particularly Sai Dharam Tej and Samyuktha Menon have received accolades for their on-screen chemistry and passionate acting.