Andhaala Rakshasi

Andala Rakshasi (transl. The Beautiful Demoness) is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language romance written and directed by Hanu Raghavapudi in his debut. It was produced by Sai Korrapati under Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, with S. S. Rajamouli as co-producer. It marked the feature debuts of Naveen Chandra and Lavanya Tripathi, and the Telugu debut of Rahul Ravindran. It was released on 10 August 2012.

Story

In 1991, Gautham, a wealthy young man, falls for Mithuna at first sight. When she is badly hurt in an accident, he pays for her surgeries. On recovering, she asks after Surya, the man she loves, and is told he is dead. Gautham tries to win her over, but Mithuna cannot forget Surya, and the story unfolds as a love triangle shaped by loss and memory.

Cast

• Rahul Ravindran as Gautham
• Lavanya Tripathi as Mithuna, voiced by Chinmayi Sripada
• Naveen Chandra as Surya
• Pragathi as Mithuna’s mother

Production

Hanu Raghavapudi, a former associate of director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, made his debut with the film. Sai Korrapati, who had produced Eega with Rajamouli, began production in December 2010. The first posters came out in February 2012 and the trailer on 31 May 2012. Rajamouli later announced on Twitter that he had bought a stake and joined as co-producer. Dil Raju’s SVC Cinemas took the Andhra Pradesh distribution rights, and 14 Reels Entertainment and Ficus took the overseas rights. Murali G. was the cinematographer.

Music

Radhan composed the six-song soundtrack, released through Vel Records on 2 June 2012 with lyrics by Rakendu Mouli, Krishnakanth, Vasishta Sharma and Lakshmi Bhupal. IndiaGlitz felt the situational songs might work better in the film than on the album, and Milliblog praised Radhan’s work.

Release

The censor board passed the film with a U/A certificate on 31 July 2012, and it opened on 10 August 2012.

Sources: Wikipedia and Wikidata.