''Maya Petika'' () is a 2023 Indian

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directed by Ramesh Raparthi and starring

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, Viraj Ashwin,

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, Rajath Raghav,

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, and Syamala.

Plot

The film narrates six short stories that are connected via a smartphone.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Guna Balasubramanian.

Reception

A critic from ''

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'' gave the film the same rating and wrote that "On the whole, ''Maya Petika'' has an interesting concept but the lack of seriousness in the narration spoils the movie-watching experience for the audience".

Home media

The film was released on 6 September 2023 on aha.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title , 28023652 Indian anthology films 2020s Telugu-language films 2020s Indian films