Viraaji

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Viraaji
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Directed byAdhyanth Harsha
Written byAdhyanth Harsha
Produced by Mahendra Nath Kondla
Starring
CinematographyGV Ajay Kumar
Edited byRam Tumu
Music byEbenezer Paul (EBBY)
Production
companies
Maha Movies and M3 Media
Release date
  • 2 August 2024 (2024-08-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Viraaji is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language thriller film written and directed by Adhyanth Harsha. [1] It is produced by Mahendra Nath Kondla under the banners of Maha Movies and M3 Media. The film stars Varun Sandesh [2] and Pramodhini in the lead roles alongside Raghu Karumanchi and others. [3]

Contents

The film was released on 2 August 2024 to mixed reviews. [4] [5]

Plot

The story happens in Visakhapatnam city. A group of four people (a film producer, a stand up comedian, a doctor and a pre wedding shoot photographer) goes to a place to attend and perform at the sanmanam event of a celebrity astrologer. After reaching the place, they realize that the place is creepy and weird. At the sanmanam event venue, they see Swamiji, a policeman, an event manager and a couple who are already present in that place.

When the event is about to start, they realize that the place is nothing but an abandoned mental asylum which was closed thirty years ago. In addition to that, due to lack of phone reception, they couldn’t call and inform anyone about their situation. When they decide to leave, they found out that their vehicles were missing. When everyone starts to panic, a person named Andy enters the building. Andy’s entry makes things worse and chaotic, as everyone starts to die one by one. Why did Andy come… is Andy really behind these murders or did he come on another agenda forms the crux of the story along with a spine chilling twist in the climax.

Cast

Release

Theatrical

Viraaji was released worldwide on 2 August 2024 in Telugu language. [6]

Distribution

Mythri Movie Makers acquired the distribution rights of the film for the Nizam region. [6]

Home Media

The film premiered on Aha from 22 August 2024. [7]

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