Narakasura (2023 film)

Narakasura is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Sebastian Noah Acosta Junior and starring Rakshit Atluri, Aparna Janardanan and Sangeerthana Vipin.

Plot
The movie "Narakasura" is set in a village near the Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu border, where the protagonist, Shiva, works as a lorry driver in coffee and black peppercorn fields. The story unfolds as events lead Shiva to confront MLA Nagama Naidu's son, Aadhi Naidu, triggering a series of dramatic events. The narrative delves into the reasons behind Shiva's anger towards Aadhi and reveals the connection of Keshava to the unfolding story. The movie explores themes of sacrifice, love, power, and a hidden romance amidst chaos and a transgender community's struggle. The climax of the film culminates in sacrifices and a cataclysmic clash

Cast

 * Rakshit Atluri as Shiva
 * Aparna Janardanan as Meenakshi
 * Sangeerthana Vipin as Veeramani
 * Shatru as Keshava
 * Nassar
 * Charan Raj as MLA Nagama Naidu
 * Sriman as Inspector Sripathi
 * SS Kanchi
 * Gayatri Ravishankar
 * Tej Charanraj as Aadhi Naidu
 * Kaartheek Saahas
 * Gara Raja Rao
 * Fish Venkat as Constable Venkat
 * Mast Ali as Constable Ali
 * Bhanu Teja
 * Lakshman
 * Ramu
 * Devangana
 * Pintu Sharma
 * Pramod Chaturved

Reception
A critic from 123telugu rated the film $2 1⁄2$ out of 5 and wrote that "On the whole, Narakasura is an okay action drama that offers nothing new regarding the storyline. While Rakshit Atluri’s performance and the action sequences are decent, the lazy screenplay hinders the film’s progress".

A critic from The Hans India wrote that "Sebastian Noah Acosta Junior initiated the narrative in an engaging manner, piquing interest by emphasizing the protagonist's disappearance".

A critic from Indiaglitz rated the film $2 1⁄4$ out of 5 stars and wrote that "Rakshit Atluri's Narakasura directed by Sebastian Noah Acosta Junior had a few interesting elements but the failure to highlight them turned it into another routine revenge drama".

A critic from OTTplay rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, Narakasura attempts to shed light on transgender equality, but loses steam due to unnecessary commercial elements. A bit more seriousness in narration and impact in drama would have helped the plot a bit".