Arundhati

I was impressed with the initial half of the movie which shows the villain getting his comeuppance...I felt this part was done pretty nicely even though the CGI used was lousy...

However the latter part of the movie started out bad and it was all downhill thereafter...it was as if different people had worked on different parts of the script...or else as if the scriptwriters and director were suddenly in a hurry to bring the movie to an end and sacrificed logic (& everything else)...

I can understand that certain amount of suspension of belief is necessary while watching a movie which deals with occult, reincarnation, spirits etc...but when logic flies completely out of the window and you are left with a "what the hell" feeling, there is something seriously wrong with the movie...I have read the earlier reviews which heap praise on the movie and I realise that Indian movies have a long, long way to go before they can be compared to international standards...the backbone of any movie, the plot, is so shoddy here that it would have been torn to shreds by international movie critics...

On a more positive note, the acting was pretty good, some parts of the story was fascinating & interesting and had the writer / director not been in a hurry to wrap it up, it would have been a truly awesome film...

Compared to when this movie first came out in the year 2009, I do think that it's quite the gem.

This movie features a female lead without all of the romance. Looking at the priorities of the main lead was quite refreshing (compared to some movies where the female lead tends to rely quite a bit on the male lead).

The plot and acting of all the characters is probably one of the best. It was one of those rare times where the villain impressed me as much as the main character.

The VFX and graphics weren't as impressive but the plot and characters should be more than enough for that to be overlooked.

I would recommend watching this if you want to find an intriguing supernatural story with a fantastic female lead and villain.

Story: There is a saying that the spirit of a deceased person who succumbed to untimely demise would not leave this earth. The spirit would stay on the earth to complete the unfulfilled task. Arundhati is a thriller made on the tussle between such a spirit (Anushka) and a villain (Sonu Sood). This film is not a horror film, but a thriller.

First half of the film is excellent and the second half is good. Arundhati is a film which we can proudly show it as a Telugu film to all your non-Telugu friends. Don't watch it on internet or pirated DVDs. Arundhati is a film that must be watched in a good theater with nice sound/projection system. This is one of the movies which is going to take telugu movie industry to new heights.

This film is a testimony to the up onwards rise and superstardom of Anushka Shetty in the South Industry. The biggest blockbuster which holds so many records. Till another 5 years wasnt broken, it broke the patriarchy in the male dominant eccentric telugu industry to a great extent . The performances were top notch . Must watch a badass performance from Anushka. Even after so many years it still has a very speacial place.

I see it as a grand and heroic horror film!

It could be a strongly unforgettable horror film for many, but I watch it recently (yes I'm so late for this I apologize).

The story, casts, and crews deserve all possible recognition. The second time I watch it, I just realized that it's not only about 'good defeats bad', but also about how Jejamma sacrificed herself. What a sweet entry scene of hers and what a strong ending she did. Anushka makes her top performance earlier back then.

Along with fine script, make-up, and props, its' good editing make the filmis satisfying to be watched.

Pasupathi was the creepiest. Allow me to be "too much", but his characterization is still relatable in today's condition - human's obsession is creepier and more dangerous than ghosts. Sonu Sood is a gem and a potential on-screen villain that people love anytime.