Maaya (2014 film)
Maaya is a 2014 Telugu psychological thriller film directed by the national award-winning Neelakanta and produced by Dr. M. V. K. Reddy, Madhura Sreedhar Reddy. It stars Harshvardhan Rane, Avantika Mishra, Sushma Raj and Nandini Rai in leading roles, with Anita Chowdary, Naga Babu, Venu and Jhansi featuring in pivotal roles. The film is based on ESP (Extra Sensory Perception).[1] [2][3]
| Maaya | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Neelakanta |
| Produced by | Madhura Sreedhar Reddy Dr. MVK Reddy |
| Screenplay by | Neelakanta |
| Story by | Neelakanta |
| Starring | Harshvardhan Rane Avantika Mishra Sushma Raj Nandini Rai Anita Choudary Naga Babu |
| Music by | Shekar Chandra |
| Cinematography | Bal Reddy |
| Edited by | Navin Nuli |
Production company | Shirdi Sai Combines |
| Distributed by | Multidimension Entertainments |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹2.25 crore (US$320,000) |
| Box office | ₹6.75 crore (US$950,000) |
The film is being adapted in Hindi as 'Murder 4', a sequel to the classic erotic thriller series Murder, Murder 2, Murder 3. To be made by Vishesh Films, produced by Mukesh Bhatt, with the creative support of Mahesh Bhatt and Vikram Bhatt, Murder 4 will be suitably adapted to national and international markets. As creative producer, Viren Thambidorai of Josh Media & Entertainment created this unique collaboration between Vishesh Films and Shirdi Sai Combines.[4]
Plot
Television journalist Meghana ( Avantika Mishra ) has a rare gift of extrasensory perception. On a special assignment, she meets with the fashion designer Siddharth Varma ( Harshvardhan Rane ) and slowly gets attracted to his deadly charm. However, soon she discovers that Siddharth has an ill-fated dark past and gets intrinsically drawn into a dangerous liaison with him.
Cast
- Harshvardhan Rane as Siddharth Varma
- Avantika Mishra as Meghana
- Sushma Raj as Pooja
- Nandini Rai
- Anita Chowdary
- Naga Babu
- Venu
- Jhansi as psychiatrist
Production
The film was shot in Hyderabad and in and around Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The official Trailer of the film was released on 13 June 2014.
Soundtrack
| Maaya | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1 July 2014 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 24 Minutes |
| Label | Madhura Audio |
Track list
The soundtrack is composed by Shekar Chandra. Lyrics are penned by Balaji, Rama D and Sira Sri. Songs are as follows:
| Track No | Song | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Yem Chestunnava" | |
| 2 | "Pokiri Raja" | |
| 3 | "Enduko" | |
| 4 | "Avunanna Kada Anna" | |
| 5 | "Maaya" | Amala Chebolu |
References
- "Maaya Movie Review | Maaya Telugu Movie Review | maaya review | Maaya Movie Review and Rating | Maaya Telugu film movie review". 2 August 2014.
- "Maya Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Maya by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- "Maaya (2014) | Maaya Movie | Maaya Telugu Movie Cast & Crew, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos". FilmiBeat.
- "Mahesh Bhatt to remake Telugu Maaya as Hindi Murder 4". Hindustan Times. 3 October 2014.