ErraCheera – The Beginning Movie Review
Movie: ErraCheera
Release Date: 6 February 2026
CBFC Rating: A
Run-time: 2h 12m
Cast: Suman Babu, Karunya Chowdary, Kamal Kaamraju, Ali, Raghu Babu, Jiiva, Sathya Krishnan and Geetha Singh.
Editor: Venkat Prabhu
Cinematography: Guvvada Mohan Chandu
BGM: S Chinna
Music: Pramod Kumar
Producers: Venkata Suman Ch, NVV Subba Reddy
Written & Directed by: Suman Babu
Erracheera – The Beginning is a horror suspense thriller that explores the themes of motherly love, sacrifice, and the supernatural. Directed and Featured by Suman Babu, the film is a unique blend of horror, action, and emotional drama. Erra Cheera The Beginning hits the screens on 6th February.
Plot
The story revolves around Dasu (Kamal Kamaraju), who falls in love with Avanthika (Karunya Chowdary) and marries her. However, Avanthika’s life takes a tragic turn when she is murdered by Dasu’s grandmother, Panni Parvathi, for property. Avanthika’s spirit returns, seeking revenge and her child, leading to a series of supernatural events. Police officer Shivakumar (Suman Babu) and spiritual guru Saripokha Thrikoteswaraswamy (Suman Babu in a dual role) join forces to unravel the mystery.
Performances
The performances in the film are decent, with Suman Babu delivering an impressive portrayal of Shiva Kunar and Saripokha Thrikoteswaraswamy. Suman Babu’s dual performance is the backbone of the film, bringing authenticity and intensity to his characters. Karunya Chowdary is impressive as Avanthika, bringing a sense of desperation and longing to her character. Kamal Kamaraju delivered a solid act as dasu. Veteran Hero Rajendra Prasad’s granddaughter Baby Tejaswini emotes well and brings depth. The supporting cast, including Ali, Annapurnamma, Sathya Krishnan, Jiiva, Bhadram and Geeta Singh, contributed to the proceedings.
Highlights
Unique Horror
Emotional Depth
Strong Performances
Haunting Music
Drawbacks
Predictability
Slow Pace
Analysis
The film’s strength lies in its unique blend of horror, action, and emotional drama, making it a compelling watch. The mother’s love and sacrifice are portrayed in a way that will tug at your heartstrings. The film’s climax is intense and satisfying, leaving the audience with a lasting impression. The film’s themes of motherly love, sacrifice, and the supernatural are woven together seamlessly, making it a thought provoking watch.
Director Suman Babu’s use of real life events and locations adds to the film’s authenticity. The film’s technical aspects are noteworthy, with a haunting background score by Chinna and cinematography by Chandu that captures the dark and eerie atmosphere. Venkata Prabhu’s editing is crisp, and the production values are adequate, making the film a visual treat.
Rating: 2.75/5
Bottom-line: Engaging Horror Thriller
