Virupaksha - 2023

Q: Who is Lord Virupaksha?

According to one mythology, Virupaksha is a god of kirat people and statue was built by kirati people of ancient Nepal. His statue is believed to be buried due to the earthquake in this version.

Q: Why Virupaksha is a rated movie?

The movie is rated A due to the violence and some of the scenes depicted. While the climax of the film may appeal to some and not to others, the film focuses on superstitions which some people in the country still believe in.

Q: Is Virupaksha on Netflix?

Netflix is now streaming the Telugu horror flick Virupaksha on its platform.

Q: Is Virupaksha a horror?

Virupaksha is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Karthik Varma Dandu who co-wrote the film with Sukumar.

Q: Is Virupaksha movie hit or flop?

Virupaksha is a hit movie commercially and it is also liked by the viewers.

Q: Can kids watch Virupaksha?

Virupaksha was given an 'A' certificate by the censor board, restricting the film to adults.

Q: Is there Virupaksha 2 movie?

So Virupaksha 2 has to match up to the standard or go up and be better. There is an idea and we are just waiting for the right time and the right story. Sai's answer has confirmed that the part 2 of the film is in the works.

Q: Is Virupaksha worth watching?

The suspense element is the key to this film and the twist in the end is really worth it.

Q: Who is villain in Virupaksha?

On this occasion, Karthik Dandu revealed the truth that he thought that Shyamala should be shown as the villain in the film, but Sukumar killed the role of Shyamala and cast actress Samyukta Menon as the villain.

Q: Is Virupaksha a real story?

Virupaksha is a fictional film set in the fictional village of Rudravanam, not based on any real events.

Details
Plot
Release
Reviews
Casting
Crew
Songs
Box Office Collection

Details

Movie name	Virupaksha
Directed by	Karthik Varma Dandu
Story by	Karthik Varma Dandu
Cinematography by	Shamdat Sainudeen
Edited by	Navin Nooli
Produced by	B. V. S. N. Prasad
Starring	Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha Menon, Sunil, Brahmaji, Rajeev Kanakala, Ajay and Ravi Krishna
Music by	B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Production company	Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra Sukumar Writings
Distributed by	N/A
Release date	21 April 2023
Country	India
Language	Telugu
Budget

Plot

Due to the occult practises of an unknown individual, mysterious fatalities occur in a village. As they look for the offender, the issues persist and the entire village is in fear.

Release

The movie's Telugu theatrical debut was on April 21, 2023. On May 5, 2023, the movie was dubbed and theatrically released in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Netflix and Star Maa bought the movie's digital and satellite rights. The movie debuted on Netflix on May 21, 2023. According to several viewers, one of the movie's highlights is the music, which the crowd has also praised. Netizens have praised the film's aesthetics and cinematography, noting that they enhance the whole viewing experience. Some people have also emphasised the movie's powerful social message. They have valued the director's attempts to highlight significant societal issues in his first movie. In general, online users have praised the movie and many have shared their positive opinions with others.

Reviews

Critics gave Virupaksha favourable remarks. The Hindu's Sangeetha Devi Dundoo commended Karthik Varma Dandu's work and story. She also appreciated the work of Srinagendra Tangala, Navin Nooli, and Shamdat Sainudeen in terms of production design, editing, and cinematography. The Indian Express' Raghu Bandi also gave Karthik Varma Dandu's direction, story high marks, and the lead actors' performances, particularly Samyuktha Menon's. "Virupaksha is a well-crafted film," commented Neeshita Nyayapati of The Times of India, "the kind that makes you look at the characters beyond the actors because the film has a suffocating atmosphere that'll draw you in."

Casting

Sai Dharam Tej as Surya
Samyuktha Menon as Nandini
Sunil as Abbai Raju, a villager
Rajeev Kanakala as Harishchandra Prasad
Brahmaji as RMP Doctor Koti
Ravi Krishna as Bhairava Kumar alias Kumar
Master Roshan as young Bhairava
Abhinav Gomatam as Surya's cousin
Kamal Kamaraju as Venkata Chalapathy
Kamakshi Bhaskarla as Venkata Chalapathy's wife
Sai Chand as The head priest

Crew

Directed by Karthik Varma Dandu
Produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad
Cinematography by Shamdat Sainudeen
Edited by Navin Nooli
Music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Story by Karthik Varma Dandu

Songs

No.	Title	Singer(s)
1	Nachavule Nachavule	Karthik
2	Kalallo	Anurag Kulkarni, Madhushree
3	Ragile Jwaale	B. Ajaneesh Loknath

Box Office Collection

Virupaksha had a successful first 25 days at the box office, grossing 62.68 Cr India. As of its 25th day, Virupaksha's total worldwide box office earnings are 86.7 Cr.

Both fans and critics of the movie are talking about it a lot. Karthik Varma Dandu, a student of well-known Tollywood director Sukumar, makes his directorial debut with the film, which stars Samyuktha Menon in the lead role.

Internet users have used social media channels to share their opinions about the movie. Many people have praised the director's attempts to create a gripping film that maintains audience interest throughout. Particularly Sai Dharam Tej and Samyuktha Menon have received accolades for their on-screen chemistry and passionate acting.