Ghaati 2025 




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Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, Ghaati is a 2025 Telugu-language action-crime drama starring Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu. (Wikipedia) Set against the rugged terrain of the Eastern Ghats near the Andhra–Odisha border, the film explores the dark underbelly of the cannabis trade and the marginalised community caught in its web. (The Economic Times)

Anushka plays Sheelavathi, a bus-conductor who, alongside her childhood love Desi Raju (Vikram Prabhu), tries to break the shackles of exploitation and drug syndicates that dominate her village. (Wikipedia) Following a tragic turning point, Sheelavathi transforms from a victim into a formidable force, determined to liberate her community from the toxic grip of crime. (Wikipedia)

The film opened on 5 September 2025 and received mixed reviews—while critics praised Anushka’s gritty performance, some felt the narrative fell back on familiar tropes. (Wikipedia) The digital rights were secured by Amazon Prime Video, and the movie began streaming shortly after its theatrical run. (FilmiBeat)

In essence, Ghaati is a bold rural drama anchored by a strong female lead, but its execution divides opinion.