Viswamitra is a 2019 Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Raj Kiran. The film stars Nanditha Raj and Satyam Rajesh in the titular roles with Ashutosh Rana and Prasanna.

Viswamitra
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaj Kiran
Produced byMadhavi Addanki
S Rajinikanth
Raj Kiran
StarringNanditha Raj
Satyam Rajesh
Ashutosh Rana
Prasanna
CinematographyAnil Bhandari
Edited byUpendra
Music byAnup Rubens
Production
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Raaja Kiran Cinemas
Madhuram Movie Creations
Release date
  • 14 June 2019 (2019-06-14)
Running time
133 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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Mitra is a dedicated employee at a company where her manager, Rana, is attracted to her and makes an effort to win her over. He sets up numerous obstacles for her in an attempt to get her, and a mysterious person always comes to her rescue.

Cast

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Production

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Director Raj Kiran announced that he would make a film based on true events that happened in the United States, Switzerland, and New Zealand.[1][2][3] Nanditha Raj was roped in to play one of the lead roles.[4] The film was made in a horror genre similar to Raj Kiran's previous films, Geethanjali and Tripura.[3]

Soundtrack

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Soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens.[5]

  • On the Rocks - Pranav Chaganti, Mounika Reddy
  • Naalo Nenu - Swetha Menon

Release and reception

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The trailer was released in February of 2019.[6] The film was scheduled to release on 21 March 2019, but was further delayed to release in May of 2019.[7][2] However, the film released on June 14.[8]

A critic from 123telugu said that "On the whole Vishwamitra is a typical horror thriller which lacks the basic flow".[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Vishwamitra, a true-life story". The Hans India. 13 October 2018.
  2. ^ a b "'Viswamitra': The Raj Kiran directorial gets a release date". The Times of India.
  3. ^ a b "Raj Kiran's 'Viswamitra' launched: Director opts for preferred genre once again". The Times of India.
  4. ^ "Raj Kiran is back with a new suspense thriller, Viswamitra". The Times of India.
  5. ^ "Vishwamitra (From "On the Rocks Peggy Kottu") - - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 7 March 2019.
  6. ^ "'Viswamitra': The trailer of the Nanditha Raj starrer will leave you intrigued". The Times of India.
  7. ^ "'Viswamitra': The Nandita Raj starrer is set for a May release". The Times of India.
  8. ^ "'Vishwamitra' gets U/A certification; gears up for release on June 14". The Times of India.
  9. ^ "Vishwamitra Telugu Movie Review". 123telugu. 15 June 2019.
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