Raakaasaa is a 2026 Telugu-language horror-fantasy-comedy film released in theatres on 3 April 2026, marking Manasa Sharma’s directorial debut.
Overview of Raakaasaa
The film is written and directed by Manasa Sharma, who has cited veteran filmmaker Vittalacharya’s mythological-fantasy style as an influence. It stars Sangeeth Shobhan and Nayan Sarika in the lead roles, with Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Ashish Vidyarthi, Getup Srinu, Thakur Anoop Singh, and Annapurna in supporting parts. Niharika Konidela and Umesh Kumar Bansal produce the film under the Pink Elephant Pictures and Zee Studios banners. Cinematography is by Raju Edurolu, editing by Anwar Ali, and music by Anudeep Dev.
Notably, this marks Sangeeth Shobhan’s first outing as a solo lead actor, after building his profile through comic supporting roles in the MAD franchise.
Production
The film was produced under Niharika Konidela’s Pink Elephant Pictures in association with Zee Studios. It was heavily promoted ahead of its release, thanks to its lead cast and an intriguing horror-fantasy premise. It carries a runtime of 133 minutes.
Key Details
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Director |
Manasa Sharma |
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Starring |
Sangeeth Shobhan, Nayan Sarika, Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani |
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Music |
Anudeep Dev |
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Release Date |
3 April 2026 |
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Language |
Telugu |
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Running Time |
133 minutes |
Main Scenes
The return of Veerababu
Veeru arrives back in his native village from the US, planning with his friend Balu to stop his former love interest’s wedding to someone else, only for the plan to fail.
Meeting Subbalakshmi
Veeru reconnects with his childhood friend Subbalakshmi, and a romance gradually blossoms between them, giving the film its central love track.
The three signs
The villagers spot the ominous signs in the sky that signal the demon’s renewed demand for a human sacrifice, reviving the ancient legend that has haunted Raakavaram for centuries.
Veeru enters the fort
By an unlucky twist of fate, Veeru wanders into the demon’s forbidden territory just before the sacrifice is due, unknowingly making himself the chosen victim.
The fort sequences
The film shifts almost entirely to the deserted, atmospheric fort after the interval, where the story’s tone tightens, and the visuals are considered among the film’s best work.
The “two places” twist
A key mid-film turning point, where a character is revealed to be in two places at once, injects fresh energy into the plot and resets audience expectations about the demon’s true identity.
The rescue attempt
Subbalakshmi and Balu scramble to save Veeru from the fort, driving the film’s climactic tension.
The climax and reveal
The film builds to an unexpected twist involving the demon’s true nature, delivering what many critics called the strongest stretch of the movie.
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