Yakshini (TV series)

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Yakshini
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Release poster
Genre
Written byRam Vamsi Krishna
Directed byTeja Marni
Starring
Music byPriyadarshan Balasubramanian
Country of originIndia
Original languageTelugu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producerKishore Kedari
Producers
CinematographyJagadeesh Cheekati
EditorKarthikeyan Rohini
Running time30 minutes
Production company Arka Media Works
Original release
Network Disney+ Hotstar
Release14 June 2024 (2024-06-14)

Yakshini is an Indian Telugu-language fantasy romantic thriller television series directed by Teja Marni and written by Ram Vamsi Krishna. [1] Produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni through Arka Media Works, it stars Vedhika, Rahul Vijay, Lakshmi Manchu and Ajay in important roles. [2]

Contents

It was released on 14 June 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar. [3]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Hope"Teja MarniRam Vamsi Krishna14 June 2024 (2024-06-14)
2"The Hunt"Teja MarniRam Vamsi Krishna14 June 2024 (2024-06-14)
3"The Trap"Teja MarniRam Vamsi Krishna14 June 2024 (2024-06-14)
4"The Revelation"Teja MarniRam Vamsi Krishna14 June 2024 (2024-06-14)
5"The Vengeance"Teja MarniRam Vamsi Krishna14 June 2024 (2024-06-14)
6"The Beginning"Teja MarniRam Vamsi Krishna14 June 2024 (2024-06-14)

Reception

Akhila Menon of OTTPlay gave a rating of 2 out of 5 and stated that it "is a complete yawn fest that fails to create any impact". [4] 123Telugu opined that the plot needs a more gripping narration to keep the proceedings interesting. [5] Eenadu is critical about screenplay and story. [6]

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References

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  6. "Yakshini review: రివ్యూ: యక్షిణి.. సోషియో ఫాంటసీ వెబ్‌సిరీస్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?". EENADU (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 14 August 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.