Atharva.(2023)
Director: Mahesh Reddy
Cast: Karthik Raju, Simran Choudhary, Ayraa Jain, Kalpika Ganesh, Arvind Krishna, Kabir Duhan Singh
n the plot, a murdered actress—Joshni—draws Atharva into a web of deception that threatens to unravel beneath the surface of apparent suicide. His relentless pursuit of truth is driven by both empathy and intuition, setting the stage for a tightly wound mystery.
Atharva’s relationship with Nithya (Simran Choudhary), a college acquaintance turned crime scene witness, adds emotional texture to the narrative. Their shared history heightens stakes and catalyzes Atharva’s resolve. Fellow team members—including Ayraa Jain as the late Joshni pictured through flashbacks and Kalpika Ganesh as a fellow investigator—support a network of professional and personal stakes that deepen the plot’s intrigue.
The film cultivates a tense and atmospheric tone, with Charan Madhavaneni’s cinematography favoring dimly lit interiors and shadowed urban backdrops that reflect psychological conflict. Sricharan Pakala’s background score amplifies suspense, weaving through investigative reveals and mounting tension.
n the plot, a murdered actress—Joshni—draws Atharva into a web of deception that threatens to unravel beneath the surface of apparent suicide. His relentless pursuit of truth is driven by both empathy and intuition, setting the stage for a tightly wound mystery.
Atharva’s relationship with Nithya (Simran Choudhary), a college acquaintance turned crime scene witness, adds emotional texture to the narrative. Their shared history heightens stakes and catalyzes Atharva’s resolve. Fellow team members—including Ayraa Jain as the late Joshni pictured through flashbacks and Kalpika Ganesh as a fellow investigator—support a network of professional and personal stakes that deepen the plot’s intrigue.
The film cultivates a tense and atmospheric tone, with Charan Madhavaneni’s cinematography favoring dimly lit interiors and shadowed urban backdrops that reflect psychological conflict. Sricharan Pakala’s background score amplifies suspense, weaving through investigative reveals and mounting tension.