Raakaasa

Raakaasa

A castle located on the outskirts of a village is believed to be inhabited by a demon named Raakaasa. According to a centuries-old legend, the demon demands a human sacrifice approximately every 500 years in exchange for sparing the village from destruction. The villagers receive three warnings before the sacrifice is due: a meteor shower visible over the village, the unexplained death of cattle, and the appearance of a mysterious stone outside the castle. Fearing the consequences, the villagers have continued the ritual for generations. During the previous cycle, a toddler was offered as a sacrifice. Veerababu “Veeru” (Sangeeth Sobhan) returns from the United States to his native village, hoping to marry his longtime lover Sukhanya. However, he is devastated to learn that she is marrying Mahesh on the very same day. Veeru's friend Balu (Getup Srinu) suggests using black magic to bring Sukhanya under Veeru's control. The two approach Subbalakshmi (Nayan Sarika) to perform the ritual, but the plan fails and Sukhanya marries Mahesh. Heartbroken, Veeru becomes intoxicated and accidentally falls asleep outside the castle after taking the wrong route home. The next morning, the villagers discover him wearing a torn shirt belonging to Somu (Vennela Kishore), a villager who had recently disappeared. Veeru is brought before the village panchayat, where Somu's wife Savithri confirms that the shirt belongs to her husband.

Release

3 Apr 2026

Run time

133 min

Language

Telugu