Mareechika
| Mareechika | |
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| Directed by | Satish Kasetty |
| Story by | Lakshmi Bhupala |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Arvind Kannabiran |
| Edited by | Junaid Siddiqui |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Chilaka Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Mareechika is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language mystery crime thriller film co-written and directed by Satish Kasetty.[1] The film stars Viraj Ashwin, Regena Cassandrra and Anupama Parameswaran.[2]
The film was released on 29 May 2026.[3][4]
Plot
Cast
- Regena Cassandrra as Mareechika
- Anupama Parameswaran as Venkata Lakshmi
- Viraj Ashwin as Sanjay "Sanju"
- Ajay Ghosh as SI Anji Babu, the Investigation officer
- Thagubothu Ramesh
- Bhadram
Music
The soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
All lyrics are written by Lakshmi Bhupala.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vennela Thunaka" | Seema | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Andhee Andhani Andham" | Karthik, Shweta Mohan | 4:16 |
Release and reception
Mareechika was released in theatres on 29 May 2026.[5]
Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express rated the film 2.5 out 5 and noted the performances of the lead cast while opining that the film "had the potential to become a gripping mystery crime thriller if the screenplay had been tighter and more engaging".[6] A critic of Eenadu was critical towards the repetitive narration and lack of freshness in the story.[7]
References
- ^ Pulagam, Satya (29 May 2026). "మరీచిక రివ్యూ: మిస్టరీ క్రైమ్ థ్రిల్లర్లో రెజీనా, అనుపమ... సతీష్ కాసెట్టి సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే?". ABP Desam (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ Varanasi, Lakshminarayana (29 May 2026). "Mareechika Review: మరీచిక మూవీ రివ్యూ.. అనుపమ పరమేశ్వరన్, రెజీనా సైకలాజికల్ థ్రిల్లర్ ఎలా ఉందంటే..?". TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ "Mareechika trailer looks promising; set for theatrical release on May 29". Cinema Express. 16 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ ABN (29 May 2026). "Marichika Movie: అనుపమా పరమేశ్వరన్ 'మరీచిక' మూవీ రివ్యూ | Thriller Drama Marichika Review Onava". Chitrajyothy Telugu News (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ "Mareechika Movie Review: 'మరీచిక' మూవీ రివ్యూ.. అనుపమ, రెజీనాల సస్పెన్స్ థ్రిల్లర్ ఎలా ఉందంటే..!". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (29 May 2026). "Mareechika Movie Review: Anupama and Regina shine in this compelling crime thriller". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ "Mareechika Movie Review: రివ్యూ: మరీచిక.. ఈ ప్రేమకథా థ్రిల్ పంచిందా?". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
External links
- Mareechika at IMDb