MUMBAI: The much-awaited supernatural thriller Vaitarani, directed by Akhil Babu, has unveiled its first poster today, offering a spine-chilling glimpse into a world where the search for truth spirals into a harrowing battle for survival.
The idea for the film was sparked when the director came across a real incident horror footage recorded by a family — a clip that has been going viral over the past few months. Deeply disturbed by the rawness and realism of the video, he was compelled to explore the unspeakable silence left behind by trauma. Vaitarani was born from that spark — a film that dives into true events and stories people never dared to tell.
Told through the immersive lens of found-footage and cinema verité, the film brings a fresh and bold take on the horror genre — one that’s rarely been attempted in Indian cinema. Shot bilingually in Hindi and Telugu, the story draws from real-life experiences of terror and psychological distress, balancing culturally rooted emotions with international-grade horror storytelling.
Leading the cast is Rashmi Gautam in a role that challenges her like never before, along with Rudra Pradeep, Ramarao Jadhav, Santhosh Nandivada — all well-known actors from the Telugu industry who bring intensity and authenticity to the screen.
Director Akhil Babu tells us, “This film was born out of a real encounter that haunted me for years. What started as a conversation with a survivor turned into a journey of unearthing stories buried in silence. Vaitarani is about the terrifying void trauma leaves behind, and we’ve poured everything into making it feel unflinchingly real.”
The film's title references the mythical river that divides the world of the living from the dead — a fitting metaphor for a narrative that blurs the line between the tangible and the supernatural.
Backed by National Award-winning technicians and a pan-India crew, Vaitarani promises to be a raw, unsettling, and emotionally gripping horror story — one that lingers long after the credits roll.
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