Ghaati (2025)
August 27, 2025
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Ghaati (2025): A Haunting and Emotional Action Journey
Overview
Ghaati is a Telugu action crime drama film directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. It is produced by Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy and Sai Babu Jagarlamudi under the banner of First Frame Entertainments, and presented by UV Creations. It stars Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu, alongside Chaitanya Rao, Jagapathi Babu and many more.
Plot & Themes
The film tells the story of a woman who goes from victim to criminal to legendary icon. It is set in the rugged mountains of the Eastern Ghats—where a community once forced to reclaim land by forced labor is now caught up in the dangerous underground cannabis trade.
Cast & Crew
Anushka Shetty plays the powerful protagonist, portraying a journey from love to a fierce desire for revenge.
Vikram Prabhu plays Desi Raju—a pivotal character in the film.
Editing by Chanakya Reddy Toorupu (and Venkata Swamy Nakka), cinematography by Manojh Reddy Katasani, music by Nagavelli Vidya Sagar, art production by Thota Tharrani, and VFX by Raghav Thammareddy.
Images & Trailer
The posters and images (like the first one, a tense Vikram Prabhu, and other powerful shots) convey the film’s intense, psychologically-torn spirit and wild setting.
The official trailer was released in early August, taking audiences into the brutal world of the Ghats—where mountains, myths, and blood meet. The trailer portrays Anushka’s character as an uncompromising warrior, transforming from lover to fierce warrior. The landscapes are beautifully shot but haunting, and Nagavelli Vidya Sagar’s score adds to the drama.
Release Date & Delays
The film was originally scheduled for release on April 18, 2025, then moved to July 11, 2025, and finally rescheduled for September 5, 2025.
The official trailer was released on August 6, 2025, confirming the new release date.
Feedback & Debate
The trailer has created a heated discussion online. Many viewers have complained that Anushka’s image in the trailer has been heavily edited, making her unrecognizable — though others have defended her, saying it’s a way of expressing and committing to art, despite the pressures of image in the entertainment industry.
Conclusion
Ghaati is expected to be the work that marks Anushka Shetty’s strong comeback in the genre of feminist films, emotional and impressive crime action. The combination of haunting images, rich plot, and quality cast and crew makes the film one of the most anticipated projects of fall 2025.