Virupaksha

Set in the village of Rudravanam during the 1990s, the story follows a man named Surya who returns to the area with his mother after many years. His arrival coincides with a wave of mysterious deaths that terrify the local community. The plot focuses on Surya's efforts to identify a hidden individual using occult practices to cause these fatalities and his attempt to protect the village from further harm.

This Indian fantasy horror thriller was directed by Karthik Varma Dandu, marking the first film in a career that later included Vrushakarma. The movie features a screenplay by Sukumar, who also served as a producer alongside B. V. S. N. Prasad. The cast is led by Sai Durgha Tej in the role of Surya, with Samyuktha as Nandini and Brahmaji playing RMP Doctor Koti. Other credited performers include Rajiv Kanakala, Ravi Krishna, and Sai Chand, contributing to a total credited cast of 21 people.

Since its release in April 2023, the film has maintained a generally positive reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.2 based on 7,200 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 6.7 from 41 votes. The production was handled by Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Sukumar Writings, resulting in a final runtime of 146 minutes.