Arundhati

I watched this movie because it got dubbed into Malayalam and was shown in a TV channel. I don't like watching dubbed version but a few minutes into the movie I was taken back so took the original version(Telugu) and watched it. I wasn't a fan of Anushka before but after watching this she is one of my favorite. She made Jejamma and Arundhathi character look so royal and at the same time respectable. Sonu sood's villain character even was also simply superb except for annoying "ya aye" type of dialogs which was not needed. CG effects team also did a fabulous job in making it look more realistic. Even though there are lots of gimmicks taken from foreign and other movies I felt it also good (scenes like poltergeist effects,demon being slayed,drumming scenes from Chinese movie forgot name,demon on walls etc). Also the scenes where Arundhati dances to kill villain and then wears same dress during the end reminded me of the "manichitrathaazhu" original version of chandramukhi where Shobna did fabulous job. Anushka is simply superb in Saree, she is the ultimate gulti on screen.

Don't get me wrong - "Arundhati" is a good movie and a definite one-time watch material. It is based on similar lines of "Chandramukhi" and perhaps a yardstick. The plot unfolds at various points ensuring the audience is engaged at all times. Arundhati draws laurels on two aspects - the technical and the performances. Being a horror movie it effectively manages to scare the living daylights at many places. There is lots of blood, gore and unspeakable, so faint-hearted stay away.

∆‬‬‬ Anuskha Shetty:: Manages to don both the roles of Arundhati/ Jejamma with ease.

∆‬‬‬ Sonu Sood:: The devil reincarnate character is borough to life with his awesome performance. Anushkha & Sonu are the two pillar which the movie rests upon.

∆‬‬‬ Sayaji Shinde:: Convincing performance as usual (and as usual, he is loud!).

∆‬‬‬ The actor who played Rahul:: Your role is shorter than special appearance. Go on and blow your trumpet in your neighbourhood about your blink-and-miss appearance!

However to play devil's advocate - its a 1980's Ramsay Bros storyline. Old wine in new bottle - thanks to the clever narrative, good performances and use of new technology. In fact CGI's are an overkill. In addition, there are quite a lot of creative liberties in the narrative. Had the screenplay been tightened up, it would certainly been a flawless "Chandramuki".

Kodi Ramakrishna is making an sincere attempt to keep his boat sailing in the changing times.

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.

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.

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.