Get ready to enter a world of fear, mysticism, and forgotten rituals with Chethabadi, an upcoming supernatural thriller that promises to unsettle your mind and challenge your beliefs. Directed by newcomer Suryas and backed by producer Nanda Kishore under the Sri Sharada Ramana Creations banner, the film is based on real-life incidents that explore the dark, ancient world of banamathi a sinister form of black magic still whispered about in rural India.
What sets Chethabadi apart is its deep-rooted connection to history and cultural lore. The film draws from true events that occurred in 1953 in the village of Girida. With a backdrop steeped in eerie folk traditions, it ventures into the haunting tale of how black magic was used to divide, destroy, and manipulate entire communities. According to director Suryas, Chethabadi explores a chilling concept that even the hair on our body carries energy and life, a theme that drives the movie’s terrifying narrative.
In a particularly disturbing ritual that forms the core of the plot, a live black chicken is buried in the thick bamboo groves of Seeleru during Amavasya to invoke evil spirits through ancient black magic. This act is not fantasy, but a portrayal of real beliefs and customs that once created mass hysteria in villages and altered the course of many lives.
Producer Nanda Kishore emphasizes the psychological and political consequences of such practices. He notes that the fear surrounding banamathi was not just rooted in superstition but was also used as a tool for control and manipulation. Through this film, the makers aim to expose how superstition was exploited, turning communities against each other.
With music by Achu Rajamani, visuals by cinematographer Mirlan Nazeer, and editing by Vamshi, Chethabadi is being crafted with a technically strong and creatively rich team. The production design, costumes, and storytelling are all set to recreate an atmosphere that blends horror with historical realism, offering a hauntingly immersive experience.
Chethabadi is more than a horror film. It is a reflection on fear, belief, and how ancient practices still cast long shadows in the present. As India continues to modernize, stories like these remind us of the psychological grip that folklore and superstition once had and in some places, still do.
Keep an eye out for this dark, powerful film that dares to revisit the terrifying roots of rural mysticism. For more spine-chilling updates, follow Binge Moves on Instagram and Facebook.
