"Ghaati" is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language action crime drama film directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and produced by Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy and Saibabu Jagarlamudi under First Frame Entertainments, presented by UV Creations.
The film stars Anushka Shetty in the lead role, with Vikram Prabhu, Chaitanya Rao Madadi, and Jagapathi Babu in key roles. It was released on September 5, 2025.
Plot Summary
Set in the Eastern Ghats region on the Andhra-Odisha border, the film revolves around the cannabis trade controlled by ruthless brothers Kaastala Naidu (Ravindra Vijay) and Kundhul Naidu (Chaitanya Rao Madadi).
Sheelavathi (Anushka Shetty), a bus conductor, and Desi Raju (Vikram Prabhu), a medical lab technician and her cousin, dream of freeing their community from the drug trade and their debts.
They plan to create and smuggle a more potent liquid form of cannabis, bypassing the Naidu brothers’ monopoly.
Their success disrupts the drug cartel’s control, leading to a violent backlash by the Naidu brothers on the day of Sheelavathi and Desi Raju’s wedding.
Desi Raju is killed, which propels Sheelavathi on a vengeful journey to dismantle the drug empire and liberate her community. Using a mix of strategic force and deep local knowledge, Sheelavathi transforms into an 'Iron-Fisted Protector' and rebel leader fighting corruption that extends into the police and corporate sectors.
The film culminates in a dramatic showdown resolving personal and communal conflicts, ending on a note of breaking the cycle of exploitation.
Cast
- Anushka Shetty as Sheelavathi
- Vikram Prabhu as Desi Raju
- Chaitanya Rao Madadi as Kundhul Naidu
- Jagapathi Babu as Vishwadeep Rao, Police Commissioner
- Ravindra Vijay as Kaastala Naidu
- Jisshu Sengupta as Mr. Mandhani, a business tycoon
- John Vijay as Inspector Bhupathi Raja
Crew
- Director: Krish Jagarlamudi
- Producers: Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy, Saibabu Jagarlamudi
- Music Director: Nagavelli Vidya Sagar
- Cinematographer: Manojh Reddy Katasani
- Editor: Chanakya Reddy Toorupu
Reception
The movie received mixed reviews with appreciation for Anushka Shetty's powerful performance, though some critics noted the story was filled with clichés and overly violent sequences. On IMDb, it has a rating of 4.4/10.
Additional Info
- Runtime: Approximately 2 hours 34 minutes
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Release Date: September 5, 2025
- Available in Telugu and Tamil languages
The film explores social issues, community struggles, and the drug trade's hold on marginalized areas through a personal story of revenge and redemption.
If interested, the film is available on Prime Video and other digital platforms after theatrical release.
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