''Pindam'' () is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Sai Kiran Daida. The film stars

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and Kushee Ravi in her Telugu debut with

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and

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in supporting roles. The film is based on a true incident that happened in a house in

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in the 1930s. The film was released on 15 December 2023 to mixed reviews. The film premiered on Aha and

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starting 2 February 2024.

Cast

Soundtrack

Reception

A critic from '' Zoom TV'' wrote that "''Pindam'' emerges as a true-blue horror film that not only adheres to the genre's conventions but also introduces a fresh thematic perspective. The film's success lies in its ability to blend suspense, horror, and emotional turmoil seamlessly. As audiences engage with the spectral mysteries and temporal twists, Pindam stands poised to leave a lasting imprint in the realm of horror cinema". On the contrary, a critic from ''

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'' wrote that "''Pindam'' scares here and there".

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*{{IMDb title, 29548562 Indian horror thriller films 2020s Telugu-language films 2020s Indian films