Overview
- Rakasa, which opened in theaters Friday, drew sharply different responses from critics and moviegoers.
- Deccan Chronicle rated it 1.5 out of 5 and called it illogical and regressive, faulting weak writing, humor that blunts the scares, underwhelming music, and uneven cinematography.
- Tweets on X ranged from calling it below-par to hailing it as a perfect summer entertainer, with some praising Sangeeth Shobhan’s timing and lively comic beats.
- A common viewer takeaway said the first half feels slow while the second half lands more laughs and works a little better.
- Directed by Manasa Sharma and produced by Niharika Konidela under Pink Elephant Pictures, the fantasy horror-comedy follows a man who returns from the U.S. and spends a night at a haunted fort, with box-office results yet to surface.