Mantra (film)
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Mantra is a 2007
Telugu
( Dubbed into malayalam as the same title ) thriller film starring Sivaji
, Charmy Kaur and Kausha. This film was directed by Tulasi Ram and produced by Ravi Prakash and Kalyan Ram.
). She tries to sell the house but due to mysterious deaths at the house, nobody comes forward to buy it. A professor, however, agrees to buy the property on the condition that someone stay in the house for three months. Hero (Sivaji
), a goon who looks after land settlements, is ready to stay in the house for the commission promised once the house is sold. The remainder of the film involves how Hero solves the mystery behind the deaths.
Bhavani Media has acquired DVD rights.
2007 in film
This is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007...
Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
( Dubbed into malayalam as the same title ) thriller film starring Sivaji
Sivaji (Telugu actor)
Sivaji is a Telugu and Malayalam actor. Most notable for his comedy timing and supporting roles. Hard Worker and came to lime light as a supporting role artist and soon became a Hero only after 3yrs of his debut. Produced a film Taj Mahal after 15 years of his career...
, Charmy Kaur and Kausha. This film was directed by Tulasi Ram and produced by Ravi Prakash and Kalyan Ram.
Plot
The story revolves around a haunted farmhouse Mantra Nilayam, which is owned by Mantra (CharmiCharmi
Charmy Kaur is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly appeared in Telugu films. She acted with stars such as Nandamuri Balakrishna, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Jr. NTR, Prabhas, Siddarth, Ravi Teja, Sumanth, Nitin, Silambarasan and Dileep...
). She tries to sell the house but due to mysterious deaths at the house, nobody comes forward to buy it. A professor, however, agrees to buy the property on the condition that someone stay in the house for three months. Hero (Sivaji
Sivaji
The name Sivaji can be referred to:* Sivaji , an Indian film directed by S. Shankar* Sivaji , an Indian soundtrack album by A. R...
), a goon who looks after land settlements, is ready to stay in the house for the commission promised once the house is sold. The remainder of the film involves how Hero solves the mystery behind the deaths.
Production
- Production was formally launched at a function in Annapura studios on October 27, 2007. Regular shooting began November 2 and was completed in 40 working days.
- The setting for Mantra Nilayam was erected at Shamshabad exclusively and most of the film was shot there.
Cast
- SivajiSivajiThe name Sivaji can be referred to:* Sivaji , an Indian film directed by S. Shankar* Sivaji , an Indian soundtrack album by A. R...
- Charmy Kaur
- Kausha
- Karuna Sri
- Chitram Seenu
- VijayVijayVijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference...
- JeevaJeeva (Telugu actor)Jeeva is an Indian film actor from Andhra Pradesh who is known for his bit parts in Hindi and Telugu cinema. He has been working in films since 1984 and is well known for his negative roles in various Ram Gopal Varma films, particularly Satya , Ab Tak Chhappan and Sarkar .-Telugu:#Bendu Apparao...
- Mallikharjuna Rao
- RallapalliRallapalliRallapalli is a village in Kambadur mandal of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.----Rallapalli is one of the Indian surnames.* Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sharma, famous composer of Carnatic music, singer and writer....
Crew
- Direction: Tulasi Ram
- Producer: Ravi Prakash & Kalyan Ram
- Music: Anand
- Story & Screenplay: Ravi Prakash
- Cinematography: Sivendra
- Choreography: Prem Rakshit
- Art: Satyanarayana
- Editing: Upendra
- Fights: Ramana
Release
The film was released on December 14, 2007. Although most movies at the end of year could not do well, Mantra proved to be a success with 80 to 90% collections. Charmy's popularity among the male youth came in as an added advantage to the movie. Suspense thriller is not a popular genre in Telugu film industry but commercial success of the film A film by Arvind changed the notion.. Idlebrain, a popular website on Telugu film industry gives the film a rating of 3/5.. Vijayanand Movies acquires the theatrical rights of the movie for worldwide except India.Bhavani Media has acquired DVD rights.