For those who prefer their horror with high stakes and blockbuster production values, Jatadhara was the undisputed event film of the year. Directed by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal, the film is a large-scale horror action comedy shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi. The plot is ambitious, centering on a man born from sacrifice who becomes entangled in the ancient secrets and sealed vaults of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. The film marks Sonakshi Sinha's Telugu debut in a pivotal role as the antagonist, "Dhanapisachini" (Demon of Greed). Audiences on social media praised Jatadhara as a complete "cinematic experience," hailing it as a "paisa-vasool" entertainer that successfully blends myth, mystery, and a strong emotional core.
Unlike previous decades, none of the top 5 relied on comedy tracks or item songs. This signals a maturation of the genre’s audience and producer confidence. horror movies in telugu 2025 top
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