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Atharva (2023 film)
2023 Indian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Atharva is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by Mahesh Reddy.[1] It marks the return of Karthik Raju as a lead actor after a hiatus[2] and features Simran Choudhary and Ayraa in key roles.[3] The film, centered on an investigative narrative, was released theatrically on 1 December 2023.[4]
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Plot
The story follows Karna, portrayed by Karthik Raju, a determined individual who joins a clues team to solve a complex murder mystery with unexpected twists.[5] The narrative focuses on forensic and investigative elements.[6]
Cast
- Karthik Raju as Karna[2]
- Simran Choudhary as Nitya[3]
- Ayraa as Joshni[3]
- Shiva as Shiva
- Arvind Krishna
- Kabir Duhan Singh
- Gagan Vihari
- Kalpika Ganesh
- G. Marimuthu as K. Gnanavel
Production
Atharva was produced by Subhash Nuthalapati under Pego Entertainments.[7] The promotional campaign began in 2022 with the release of its title logo.[7] Cinematography was handled by Charan Madhavaneni,[8] with music by Sri Charan Pakala.[6]
Release
The film transitioned to OTT platforms after its theatrical release, with digital release dates announced.[3]
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The Times of India highlighted Karthik Raju’s strong debut performance, adding to the film’s suspenseful appeal.[2] The Hans India praised it as an engaging crime thriller with effective suspense.[6] Conversely, Deccan Chronicle criticized its slow pacing and lack of originality, deeming it a passable thriller.[4] OTTplay labeled it a dull and boring investigative thriller due to its narrative shortcomings.[9] Sakshi noted a mixed reception, appreciating the suspense but highlighting execution flaws.[10] Eenadu found it appealing for its investigative theme but predictable.[11] Samayam Telugu recognized Karthik Raju’s effort but called the overall film modest.[8] NTV Telugu praised the cast but found the plot lacking.[12] Hindustan Times Telugu appreciated the crime thriller aspects but noted uneven pacing.[5] Zee News Telugu highlighted its suspenseful moments,[13] while Daijiworld critiqued its execution.[14] Commercial performance was modest, with lukewarm box office returns.[8]
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