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India.com
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2 hour horror thriller film is too scary to watch alone, its spine-chilling scenes will haunt you for days, scarier than The Conjuring, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, 13B, name is…, lead actors are…
This 2 hour horror thriller film is too scary to watch alone, its spine-chilling scenes will haunt you for days, scarier than The Conjuring, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, 13B, name is..., lead actors are... Sometimes, the most terrifying things aren't the ghosts or the monsters, but they are what's lurking inside someone's mind. Paranormal thriller films play with your mind, intrigue you, and make you question what's real. These stories slowly build a strong feeling of apprehension inside you, and turn your mind into a haunted house. If you enjoy such movies which keep you guessing until the every end, than this horror thriller is for you. Released in 2019, the film we are talking about is 706. Directed by Shravan Kumar, the film stars Atul Kulkarni and Divya Dutta, Yashvit Sancheti, Mohan Agashe, Raayo S. Bakhirta and Anupam Shyam in key roles. The film's storyline starts with Dr. Anil Asthana, the owner of a posh hospital, who suddenly goes missing. His wife Dr. Suman Asthana becomes extremely worried, and gets deeply involve in the search of her husband. The officer, DCP Shekhawat, who handles the case tries to find out the solid leads, but struggles miserably. Meanwhile, another intriguing case comes out of a mysterious child, who is battling an undiagnosed illness and shows unusual behaviour, leaving everyone suspicious. The child desires to meet Dr. Suman and a different connection forms between the child, Dr. Suman, and DCP Shekhawat, all connected by number 706. Lead actors Atul Kulkarni and Divya Dutta are highly-praised for their performances. Child actor Yashvit Sancheti too captivates masses with his mysterious portrayal. Talking about the technical crew, cinematographer Virendra K did a great job in capturing the visuals, whereas, Kumar Tiwari handled the editing department quite well. Amar Mohile's soulful number Hai Re Farebi, sung by Prathaa Khandekar, with meaningful lyrics written by Milind Gadhavi is the highlight of the movie. Lastly, 706 offers a blend of suspense, horror and supernatural elements, that will challenge you to question about the truth and reality. If you want to watch this horror thriller, you can catch it on Prime Video or YouTube for free.
India Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Subham review: Samantha's first production is a sweet, offbeat horror comedy
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu joins the growing list of stars backing new-age Telugu cinema. Her debut production, 'Subham', directed by 'Cinema Bandi'-fame Praveen Kandregula, aims to deliver something small yet significant, placing a light-hearted, slightly absurd narrative over themes rooted in everyday social observations. The promotional material positioned the film as a quirky horror-comedy with an intriguing concept. While the film broadly lives up to that promise, the treatment itself isn't entirely idea of a television serial haunting real life has been explored before, most notably in '13B', starring Madhavan and directed by Vikram Kumar. But unlike that film, 'Subham' takes a more playful, comedic route while touching on different themes. It may not dig too deep, but it stays afloat with its simplicity, innocence, and rooted in the sleepy coastal town of Vishakapatnam's Bheemili, 'Subham' follows three young men navigating their own ideas of manhood. As Srinivas prepares for his wedding, his already-married friends feed him outdated notions of masculinity, self-proclaimed 'alpha' behaviour, and confused takes on how to 'handle' women. But things take a bizarre turn on the wedding night. The fictional television serial 'Janma Janmala Bandham', which his wife is watching, starts to eerily influence real life. What follows is a quirky blend of satire, comedy, and supernatural It's a premise that sounds outlandish, but in Director Praveen Kandregula's hands, it never goes overboard. In fact, 'Subham' is surprisingly tender. The director, much like in his debut 'Cinema Bandi', leans heavily on innocence and small-town warmth. The storytelling feels lived-in. The humour is not the kind that makes you burst out laughing, but it keeps you smiling. The jokes are situational, the characters familiar, and the conflicts oddly choice of using daily soap as the supernatural trigger is both clever and culturally apt. Telugu households have long been influenced by daily serials, especially for women, where fiction and reality often feel mixed. 'Subham' turns this idea around, not to make fun of it, but to show how deep-rooted patriarchy can be, even among people who mean well. The film makes its point without being too serious or Mariganti's writing brings in both the absurdity and the message with some flair. The dialogues are witty and natural, if a bit too many in number. A fun dosa-making scene between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and a conversation about water tanks and their quality in the first meeting are light-hearted moments that still manage to say something despite having many cute moments, the second half stretches a bit, especially when the characters try to figure out what's happening. The pacing dips, and a few scenes feel repetitive. The film could've been tighter with a shorter runtime. Samantha deserves credit for backing a concept-heavy film like this in her first outing as a producer. The production values from Tralala Moving Pictures are solid and stay true to the film's tone. However, her cameo feels oddly placed. She looks stunning, but the quirky mannerisms and styling don't land as intended. That said, the other surprise cameos blend in well and add to the fun. The horror elements may not fully deliver on the scare factor, but the makeup and CG (computer graphics) departments have done a neat job. The film works more as a comedy set against a horror backdrop than a true horror-comedy, and that feels film mixes comedy, horror, and satire. Even if the blend isn't perfect throughout, the attempt feels honest. The climax brings it all together in a sweet and simple way, using the same TV serial that caused the confusion. It avoids going overboard and ends on a warm the actors, Harshith Reddy makes the strongest impression. His comic timing and screen presence hold the film together. Shriya Kontham shines in emotional moments. The rest of the cast fits in well with the film's world. The technical side stays within its limits. Vivek Sagar's music adds a nice touch, especially in the background score.'Subham' is a light, quirky horror comedy with a good heart. It doesn't try to take itself too seriously, and that works in its favour. In a space filled with loud, big-budget films, this one feels small, simple, and refreshing.3.5 out of 5 stars for 'Subham'.
