Pindam
| Pindam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Saikiran Daida |
| Written by | Saikiran Daida |
| Story by | Kavi Siddhartha Toby Osborne |
| Produced by | Kalaahi Media Yeshwanth Daggumati Prabu Raja |
| Starring | Srikanth Kushee Ravi |
| Cinematography | Sathish Manoharan |
| Edited by | Sirish Prasad |
| Music by | Krishna Saurabh Surampalli |
Production company | Kalaahi Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 157 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Pindam (transl. Fetus) is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Sai Kiran Daida. The film stars Srikanth and Kushee Ravi in her Telugu debut with Easwari Rao and Srinivas Avasarala in supporting roles.
The film is based on a true incident that happened in a house in Nalgonda in the 1930s.[1] The film was released on 15 December 2023 to mixed reviews.[2]
The film premiered on Aha and Amazon Prime Video starting 2 February 2024.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Srikanth as Anthony
- Kushee Ravi as Mary
- Easwari Rao as Annamma
- Srinivas Avasarala as Loknath
- Ravi Varma as Nayudamma
- Manik Reddy
- Baby Chaitra
- Baby Leisha
- Vijayalakshmi
- Srilatha
Soundtrack
[edit]All lyrics are written by Kavi Siddartha; all music is composed by Krishna Saurabh Surampalli.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jeeva Pindam" | Anurag Kulkarni | 5:06 |
| 2. | "Guvva Gelichindi" | K. S. Chithra | 2:27 |
| Total length: | 7:33 | ||
Reception
[edit]A critic from OTTplay rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Pindam is a sensible, atmospheric horror film where the thrills are effectively complemented by the drama and the smart messaging. The director and the crew’s technical finesse, and sharp writing help us look beyond the familiar plot and savour the viewing experience. Sriram, Kushee Ravi and Eeswari Rao hold the fort with assurance".[4] A critic from Zoom TV wrote that "Pindam emerges as a true-blue horror film that not only adheres to the genre's conventions but also introduces a fresh thematic perspective. The film's success lies in its ability to blend suspense, horror, and emotional turmoil seamlessly. As audiences engage with the spectral mysteries and temporal twists, Pindam stands poised to leave a lasting imprint in the realm of horror cinema".[5] On the contrary, a critic from Eenadu wrote that "Pindam scares here and there".[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (12 December 2023). "Pindam - All you need to know about Sriram, Kushee Ravi's horror drama". OTTplay.
- ^ "Pindam gets release date". Cinema Express. 18 November 2023. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (27 January 2024). "'Pindam' in OTT: Here is the official confirmation of this horror film's digital debut". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ a b Nadadhur, Srivathsan (15 December 2023). "Pindam review - Sriram, Kushee Ravi's horror drama is atmospheric, purposeful and engaging". OTTplay.
- ^ "Pindam Movie Review: A Spine-Chilling Film Travelling Through Time And Terror". Zoom TV. 14 December 2023. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Pindam movie review: 'Pindam' review... How is the horror movie". Eenadu (in Telugu). 15 December 2023. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.