Mantra (Telugu: మంత్ర) is a 2007 Indian Telugu thriller film starring Charmy Kaur and Sivaji. This film was directed by Tulasi Ram and produced by Ravi Prakash Bodapati and Kalyan Ram.
Mantra | |
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Directed by | Tulasi Ram |
Written by | Ravi Prakash Bodapati |
Produced by | Ravi Prakash Bodapati & Kalyan Ram |
Starring | Charmy Kaur Sivaji |
Cinematography | Sivendra |
Edited by | Upendra |
Music by | Anand |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Diary (2009) was promoted as a sequel to this film; however, the two films are unrelated.[1][2] Mantra 2 which claimed to be the sequel of Mantra was released in 2015 and has no connection with the Mantra crew.
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Production was formally launched at a function in Annapurna studios on 27 October 2007. Regular shooting began 2 November and was completed in 40 working days. The setting for Mantra Nilayam was erected at Shamshabad exclusively and most of the film was shot there.
The film was released on 14 December 2007. Although most movies at the end of year could not do well, Mantra proved to be a success with 80 to 90% collections. Charmy's popularity among the male youth came in as an added advantage to the movie.[3][4] Suspense thriller is not a popular genre in Telugu film industry but commercial success of the film A Film by Aravind changed the notion.[5] Idlebrain, a popular website on Telugu film industry gives the film a rating of 3/5.[6][7] Vijayanand Movies acquires the theatrical rights of the movie for worldwide except India. Bhavani Media has acquired DVD rights.[8]
The success of this film led the director, Tulasi Ram, and lead actress, Charmme Kaur, to work together on a similar themed film Mangala (2011).[9]
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