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Tantra Movie Review

Name: Tantra Movie Review
Item: Tantra
Rating: 1
Author: Pradip Bhat

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Review for the film " Tantra"

Streaming On: Aha

Runtime: 02 Hours 16 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 15-03-2024

OTT Release: 05-04-2024

Genre: Horror

Similar To: Kaarulo Shikarukelithe, Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam, Punnami Ratri, Digbandhana

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CAST & CREW

Temper Vamsi

Dhanush Raghumudri

Manoj Muthyam

Guru Murali Krishna

Ananya Nagalla

Kushalini Pulapa

Saloni Aswani

Srinivas Gopisetti

SB Uddhav

Vijaybhaskar Saddala

RR Dhruvan

MORE CAST & CREW

Music Director:

RR Dhruvan

Cinematographer:

Vijaybhaskar Saddala

Editor:

SB Uddhav

Director:

Srinivas Gopisetti

Supporting Actress:

Saloni Aswani

Ananya Nagalla

Kushalini Pulapa

Art Director:

Guru Murali Krishna

Supporting Actor:

Manoj Muthyam

Dhanush Raghumudri

Actress:

Temper Vamsi

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Tantra Tantra is an Indian-Hindi language television seri >> Read More... is a horror thriller written and directed by Srinivas Gopisetti Bio coming soon... >> Read More... . Naresh Babu P and Ravi Chaitanya are the co-producers of this film. This film has been distributed under the banner of First Copy Movies. Sai Ram Uday and Vijay Bhaskar Saddala are the cinematographers, while SB Uddhav Bio coming soon... >> Read More... is the editor of this film. This film has an ensemble cast of Ananya Nagalla Born and brought in the independent state of Te >> Read More... , Dhanush Raghumudri Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Saloni Aswani With all the charm and energy that she brings on t >> Read More... , Temper Vamsi Temper Vamsi is a Telugu actor, who is well known >> Read More... , Meesala Lakshman, Kushalini, Manoj Muthyam Manoj is an actor who works in the Telugu film ind >> Read More... , etc. The film got a theatrical release on 15 March 2024.

Plot

Rekha is a timid girl who has the extraordinary ability to see spirits. She is hesitant to accept her love for Teju. Into this scene enters a tantrik with ulterior motives. Will Rekha be able to overcome this challenge, or will she succumb to it?

Star Performances

The only departments who were serious about their jobs in the film were the production design and the cinematography.

Had it not been for them, this film would have been just a step away from a trainwreck.

Analysis

Occult is one of the favorite genres of Indian cinema. Whether in a scene or throughout the film, this subject has been explored by many, irrespective of region. So, is ‘Tantra’ any different?

Written and directed by Srinivas Gopisetti, the film is about the world of black magic. Tantra claimed to explore the lesser-known aspects of the occult. However, the execution is an entirely different story.

To start with, the chills associated with such a project are missing. At times, you will feel uncomfortable. But not because the film is scary. It would be because of the boredom that comes with a generic script. It is hard to believe that this is the same region that produced films like 'Virupaksha' and 'Masooda'. There is a vast difference between the qualities of such films.

The actors look out of the place, and even if they try their best, their performances are affected by the absence of a compelling screenplay. Ananya Nagalla is good in her role, but even she couldn’t make up for the mess left behind by the makers.

The only saving grace is the production design and the cinematography, which at least makes this film somewhat watchable. Maybe these two departments were the only ones remotely interested in the project.

What's There?

The production design and the camerawork
A few acting performances, including Ananya Nagalla

What's Not There?

Identity crisis in plot
Lack of a proper story
Absence of the chilling factor
Haphazard editing

Verdict

‘Tantra’ had an interesting concept for a change. If executed properly, this could have been a welcome change in the domain of horror thrillers, especially for Telugu cinema. However, the amateurish direction and the absence of a powerful screenplay prevented it. Watch it only if you wish to examine the visuals or are a fan of Ananya Nagalla!

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