Amar Reddy Kudumula

Amar Reddy Kudumula, a filmmaker who doesn’t exactly play by the usual Tollywood rulebook, really knows how to keep you guessing. Seriously, just take a look at his filmography: 1: Nenokkadine (2014), Rakshasudu (2019), and the more recent Viswam (2024). Each one is its own beast, not just in story but in how he messes with your expectations. 1: Nenokkadine, for instance, isn’t your run-of-the-mill thriller. It’s got this whole psychological edge, with Mahesh Babu basically spiraling through reality and hallucination. You’re never totally sure what’s real, and that’s the point—Kudumula keeps you just off-balance enough to stay glued to the screen. Then he jumps over to Rakshasudu, which is a totally different vibe—more gritty, more grounded, honestly kind of unsettling if you’re not into the whole serial killer thing. But hey, it works. The pacing’s tight, the suspense is real, and you don’t get the sense he’s holding your hand through the plot. And then Viswam, which dropped in 2024, shows he’s still got tricks up his sleeve. It’s got all the big drama and action you’d expect, but there’s this undercurrent of personal struggle—almost philosophical, at times. There’s no lazy storytelling here; Kudumula’s films have this knack for grabbing you by the collar and not letting go until the credits roll. If you’re into movies that actually make you think (and maybe sweat a little), his stuff’s a must-watch.