Oct. 05, 2022|India|138 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Action;Drama;South;Indian;Thriller
Description: “The Ghost” is a 2022 Indian action thriller film in the Telugu language, written and directed by Praveen Sattaru. The movie features Nagarjuna and Sonal Chauhan in lead roles, with Gul Panag, Anikha Surendran, Manish Chaudhari, Ravi Varma, and Srikanth Iyengar in supporting roles. Filming began in February 2021 and concluded in August 2022, with locations in Hyderabad, Ooty, and Dubai.
The story follows Vikram, an Interpol field agent struggling with anger issues and recurring nightmares about a riot that claimed his mother’s life. During a mission to rescue a business tycoon’s son, Vikram’s impulsive actions lead to the boy’s accidental death. Overwhelmed by guilt and anger, he spirals out of control, resulting in a breakup with his partner, Priya.
Five years later, Vikram retires from Interpol and receives a call from his estranged sister, Anupama Nair, a successful corporate businesswoman and head of the Nair Group. She reveals that her life and her daughter Adithi’s safety are under threat. Vikram travels to Ooty, where he reunites with Anu and learns about the dangerous situation.
Vikram takes on the role of Adithi’s bodyguard, gradually transforming her behavior and gaining her trust. However, Adithi and her friends plan a trip to Goa, where they are drugged and kidnapped. Vikram, having tracked their location, rescues them, and Adithi confesses that she is aware of Vikram’s true identity.
The film received praise for its cinematography and action sequences but faced criticism for its plot and emotional depth.
Cast director: Praveen Sattaru
Cast actor: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sonal Chauhan, Gul Panag, Anikha Surendran, Ravi Varma, Srikanth Iyengar, Bilal Hossein, Jayaprakash, Manish Chaudhary
Original name: The Ghost