Anushka Shetty’s Fierce New Avatar In 'Ghaati' Takes Over Cinemas Today
Anushka Shetty’s long-awaited film Ghaati finally arrived in cinemas today, September 5, 2025, marking one of the most highly anticipated Telugu releases of the year.
Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and produced under First Frame Entertainments with UV Creations presenting, the action crime drama showcases Anushka in a fierce, commanding avatar, blending crime, revenge, and transformation into a gripping cinematic journey.
Ghaati tells the tale of Sheelavathi (played by Anushka Shetty), a woman whose life is torn apart by crime and betrayal. Once a victim of circumstances, she is forced into the dark underworld, where survival demands grit and transformation.
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Anushka Shetty shoulders the film with a commanding performance, bringing both vulnerability and ruthlessness to Sheelavathi’s arc. Tamil actor Vikram Prabhu makes his Telugu debut as Desi Raju, while Chaitanya Rao Madadi plays the menacing Kundhul Naidu.
Jagapathi Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, John Vijay, Raghav Rudra Mulpuru, and Ravindra Vijay add weight to the ensemble. Larissa Bonesi, Devika Priyadarshini, VTV Ganesh, and others contribute to the sprawling world Krish has envisioned.
Ghaati was first announced on March 19, 2024, during an Amazon Prime Video showcase, with a powerful first-look poster generating immense curiosity.
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A teaser released on Anushka Shetty’s birthday in November 2024, featuring her smoking a cigar and bloodied in battle, cemented the film’s promise of a gritty, unconventional role for the star.
Despite multiple delays, originally slated for April 2025, then July 2025, the film finally saw the light of day in September 2025, greeted with excitement among fans.
Director Krish Jagarlamudi, known for weaving historical and dramatic narratives, brings his sharp storytelling style to modern crime drama in Ghaati.
He layers the film with themes of survival, vengeance, and identity, while also using Anushka’s stardom to craft a character both larger-than-life and deeply human.
