Movie Name: Kishkindhapuri
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas, Anupama Parameswaran, Taniklla Bharani, Hyper Aadi, Sudarshan, Makarand Deshpande, Srikanth Iyyengar and Others
Director: Kaushik Pegallapati
Produced By: Sahu Garapati
Release Date: 12th September 2025
Kishkindhapuri is a new horror thriller starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran. Confident in the film’s content, the team held paid premieres in Telugu states before its official release. The response from those shows has been mostly positive. Let’s take a closer look at the film.
Story:
Raghav (Bellamkonda Sreenivas) and Mythili (Anupama Parameswaran) work as ghost tour guides in Kishkindhapuri. They take tourists to abandoned mansions and share spooky stories. One day, Raghav and the tourist group choose an old radio station called Suvarna Maya for their tour. Things take a scary turn when a real ghost shows up and starts killing the visitors. The rest of the story follows how Raghav tries to save everyone and uncovers the ghost’s past.
Performances:
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas performs well in the lead role. His character has some unique traits, especially in the final scenes, though he could have done better in parts. Anupama Parameswaran is decent as the female lead. Supporting actors like Tanikella Bharani, Prema, Hyper Aadi, Sudarshan, Makarand Deshpande, and Srikanth Iyyengar do justice to their roles.
Analysis:
Director Kaushik Pegallapati spends the first 10 minutes setting up the story. The hero’s introduction is routine, and the comedy scenes where the team takes tourists to haunted places work in some parts but aren’t very special.
The killing scenes could have been more thrilling, and the real excitement begins near the interval, when the hero discovers the ghost’s truth and challenges it. The second half dives into the ghost’s backstory, with emotional scenes involving the mother sentiment.
While the story isn’t very new, Kaushik’s way of presenting it is impressive. The pace slows down briefly but picks up again with a final reveal. However, the climax feels predictable, and a stronger ending could have made the film more impactful
Positives:
- Initial Setup
- Ghost Backstory
- Few Thrilling Moments
- Chaitan Bharadwaj’s Music
Negatives:
- Ineffective Scenes of Hero and Gang in the first half
- Misses Required Thrill During The Scary Moments
- Not So Strong Climax
Kiskindhapuri Movie Review and Verdict:
Overall, Kishkindhapuri is a decent horror thriller. It has a strong start, a few enjoyable twists, and a solid second half. But the usual jump scares and a bit underwhelming climax hold it back from being truly memorable.
