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**Anushka Shetty’s ‘Ghaati’ Hits Screens, Falls Short of Expectations**

**Hyderabad, India – September 5, 2025** – Actress Anushka Shetty’s highly anticipated action-drama, ‘Ghaati,’ directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, premiered today amidst moderate buzz. Produced by Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy and Saibabu Jagarlamudi, the film set against the backdrop of the Andhra-Odisha border (AOB), has received mixed reviews, currently holding a 2.75/5 rating on 123telugu.com.

‘Ghaati’ plunges viewers into the world of ganja cultivation and transport in the Eastern Ghats. The story follows Sheelavathi (Anushka Shetty) and Desi Raju (Vikram Prabhu), who initially work for Kaastala Naidu (Ravindra Vijay) before venturing out on their own. Their ambition ignites a feud, leading Sheelavathi down a path of revenge.

While Anushka Shetty delivers a compelling performance as the fierce Sheelavathi, particularly shining in action sequences, critics cite weak writing and execution as major drawbacks. Vikram Prabhu, making his Tollywood debut, provides a watchable performance in his limited screen time. Jagapathi Babu provides comic relief, and Chaitanya Rao delivers a solid performance in a well-written role.

The film struggles with a predictable and unengaging screenplay. Despite a promising setup, the narrative lacks emotional depth and character development, leaving key arcs underdeveloped.

Reviewers also noted issues with the writing, direction, and editing, contributing to a lacklustre final product. Nagavelli Vidya Sagar’s songs have been criticized for being underwhelming, while his background score offers some support.

“While Anushka Shetty’s commanding presence and Vikram Prabhu’s debut are commendable, ‘Ghaati’ ultimately falters due to a weak storyline and execution,” said a review.

‘Ghaati’ is now playing in theaters. Moviegoers are advised to keep their expectations in check.

**Cast:** Anushka Shetty, Vikram Prabhu, Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Jagapathi Babu, Ravindra Vijay
**Director:** Krish Jagarlamudi
**Producers:** Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy, Saibabu Jagarlamudi
**Music Director:** Nagavelli Vidya Sagar
**Cinematographer:** Manojh Reddy Katasani
**Editor:** Chanakya Reddy Toorupu

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