“Ghatikachalam” is an intense suspense thriller featuring Nikhil Devadula in the lead role. The film is bankrolled by M.C. Raju under the Oasis Entertainment banner. The psychological drama is helmed by director Amar Kamepalli. Meanwhile, ace director Maruthi and successful producer SKN will be backing the distribution of the film under the Mass Movie Makers banner. “Ghatikachalam” is set for a theatrical release on May 31st. Today, the film’s trailer was launched in Hyderabad.*
Actor Rangadham shared, “I played a small but crucial role in ‘Ghatikachalam.’ I’m thankful to director Amar for giving me this opportunity. I’m happy that our film is being released by Maruthi and SKN.”
Actor Jogi Naidu stated, “This film has solid content. Telugu audiences always support good content. Though my role is small, I hope it leaves an impact. I wish for the success of ‘Ghatikachalam,’ releasing on May 31.”
Actor Shaan said, “This is my fourth Telugu film after ‘Officer,’ ‘Om Bheem Bush,’ and ‘Thandel.’ I’ve played a strong character in ‘Ghatikachalam.’ I’m grateful to director Amar for this opportunity.”
Cinematographer S.S. Manoj shared, “This is my debut feature film. I’ve tried to present the story as creatively as possible. We experimented a lot in terms of cinematography. Working on this film was a joyful experience. Nikhil delivered a superb performance. Audiences will definitely enjoy this film.”
Writer Srinivas Malkar said, “Director Amar and I used to brainstorm many stories. One day he said, ‘Let’s do a horror film.’ I said we don’t have a story, and he mentioned one from his U.S. friend and producer. That’s how ‘Ghatikachalam’ began. This film will definitely captivate audiences. Thanks to SKN and Maruthi for backing our release.”
Director Amar Kamepalli said, “Those who say they dislike horror movies probably haven’t seen a good one. ‘Ghatikachalam’ stands out with high technical quality. The story given by producer Raju had a lot of novelty, which inspired me to bring it to the screen with top-notch execution. Our technicians like DOP Manoj, Italian music director Favio G. Cuccurullo, and others shaped this film very creatively. While we considered sending it to international film festivals, we felt reaching our local audience first would be better. Releasing it through Maruthi and SKN is a huge moment for us. This movie is like a blend of emotion and horror, similar to ‘Bommarillu,’ but with suspense and thrills. There’s a strong emotional layer between a father and son. After watching the series ‘Adolescence,’ I realized we have some similar scenes. Youth mental health is a universal theme. We believe audiences will truly connect with ‘Ghatikachalam.’”
Hero Nikhil Devadula remarked, “I’ve acted in nearly 70 films as a child artist, but this is my debut as a hero. We’ve put in a lot of effort into ‘Ghatikachalam,’ paying close attention to every technical and script detail. The character I played was challenging because his behavior changes based on his mood. Our director never compromised until we got the perfect shot. I’m proud of my performance in this film. People liked the teaser, and I hope they’ll enjoy the trailer too. Thanks to SKN and Maruthi for releasing our movie, and thanks to all my co-artists. My friends and family are here today – everything I do is for them. I request everyone to support ‘Ghatikachalam’ when it hits theaters on May 31.”
Producer SKN said, “Director Maruthi first watched ‘Ghatikachalam’ and liked it and that’s when I got involved. I was impressed by the story by producer Raju. The music by Italian composer Favio G. Cuccurullo immerses you completely. Within ten minutes of the film starting, you’ll feel pulled into the narrative. It feels like you’re witnessing real events unfold. The film is engaging throughout and ends with a strong message. Horror is a great genre for new talent to showcase their skills. Anyone can tell their story effectively through horror. ‘Ghatikachalam’ is releasing in theaters on May 31. Horror fans make sure to watch it in theaters for the full experience of sound and background score. Today, high ticket and popcorn prices are keeping audiences away from theaters. Our industry leaders must come up with solutions to bring people back. Theaters must be revived first, just like saving a patient in the ICU should be prioritized over cosmetic care. Also, expect an update from the film ‘The Raja Saab’ in a couple of weeks.”
Cast: Nikhil Devadula, Samyu Reddy, ETV Prabhakar, Arvika Gupta, Jogi Naidu, Sanjay Rai Chur, Durga Devi, and others.
Technical Crew:
Banner: Oasis Entertainment
Release by: Director Maruthi, Producer SKN
Screenplay& Direction – Amar Kamepalli
Story & Producer – MC Raju
DOP – SS Manoj
Music _ Favio G. Cuccurullo
Writer – Srinivas Malkar
Editing – Srinivas Bainaboyina
Publicity Design – Anil & Bhanu
Production Design – Anil Pogaru
Executive Producer – Vijay Kumar
Sound Design – Sai Maneendhar Reddy
Sound Mixing – Aravind Menon
Color grading – Vishnu Vardhan
Costume Design – Anjali
Pro – GSK Media (Suresh – Sreenivas)
Digital – Housefull Digital
Audio On Aditya Music