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Horror · Fantasy · Action
Jatadhara (2025)
जटाधरा
7 Nov 2025135 minTelugu
A supernatural action thriller set around the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. Shiva, a man born from sacrifice, is drawn into ancient secrets and supernatural forces, with a ghost-hunter angle and a fearsome antagonist. Shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi.
Editorial preview: written from official information, the trailer and public sources — not a full viewing of the film.
Synopsis
A supernatural action thriller set around the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. Shiva, a man born from sacrifice, is drawn into ancient secrets and supernatural forces, with a ghost-hunter angle and a fearsome antagonist. Shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi.
Jatadhara 2025: temple secrets and a ghost hunter
Jatadhara 2025 is a bilingual supernatural horror-action film, shot in Telugu and Hindi at the same time. Wikipedia places it around the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala and describes its lead, Shiva, as a man born from sacrifice who is drawn into ancient secrets and supernatural forces. Other reports describe Shiva as a ghost hunter, which gives the genre mix a clear shape: a believer-versus-sceptic style investigation wrapped around mythology.
The pull of the film is its setting and its blend of devotional imagery with horror conventions. We have not seen it, so we cannot say whether the mix holds together, but the premise is distinct from the usual jump-scare haunted-house story.
Cast, directors and production
Sudheer Babu plays Shiva, and Sonakshi Sinha plays the antagonist Dhanapisachini, a role that marks her Telugu debut. Divya Khosla Kumar appears as Sitara, with Shilpa Shirodkar, Indira Krishnan, Ravi Prakash and Rajeev Kanakala in supporting parts.
Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal are credited as directors, with Venkat Kalyan also credited as writer. It was produced by Zee Studios, Ess Kay Gee Entertainment and Sudheer Babu Productions, and distributed by Zee Studios. Sources disagree on the music credit, naming different composers, so we have left it out. Wikipedia lists a runtime of 135 minutes, about two hours fifteen.
Release date and where to watch
Zee Studios announced a theatrical release on 7 November 2025 in both Hindi and Telugu, and the film opened on that date. We did not find a reliable source for a streaming platform or OTT date; one site listed a Prime Video date but looked unreliable, so we are not repeating it. Check current listings before planning to watch.
It is a fit for viewers who enjoy mythology-tinged horror, fans of Sudheer Babu, and anyone curious to see Sonakshi Sinha in a villain role. Those who want realistic crime or quiet drama may find the genre too heightened.
Setting and sensitivities
A film set around a real, revered temple blends faith and fiction, and viewers may bring different expectations to that. The listings describe a fantasy story with supernatural forces rather than a documentary account, so it is best read as a work of imagination inspired by temple lore.
We have not seen Jatadhara and do not judge its handling of the subject. Note also that its Wikipedia page carries a maintenance notice about possible machine-generated text, so smaller details such as credits are worth cross-checking with the official posters or the producer's announcements.
Who will enjoy Jatadhara?
- Viewers who like mythology-flavoured horror
- Fans of Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha
- Anyone interested in bilingual Telugu-Hindi cinema
Cast
Sudheer BabuShivaBorn 1980 · Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Sonakshi SinhaDhanapisachiniBorn 1987 · Mumbai, Maharashtra
Shilpa ShirodkarBorn 1973 · Bombay, India
Indira KrishnanBorn 1971 · Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajeev KanakalaBorn 1969 · Hyderabad, Andhra PradeshPhoto: TMDB
FAQ
Is Jatadhara a Telugu or a Hindi film?
Both. It was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi and released in both languages on 7 November 2025.
Who plays the lead and the villain in Jatadhara?
Sudheer Babu plays Shiva and Sonakshi Sinha plays the antagonist Dhanapisachini, her Telugu debut, per Wikipedia.
When was Jatadhara released?
Jatadhara was released on 7 Nov 2025.
Who directed Jatadhara?
Jatadhara was directed by Venkat Kalyan, Abhishek Jaiswal.
How long is Jatadhara?
Jatadhara runs for 135 minutes.
