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Hathya is a 2025 Telugu political crime thriller written and directed by Srividya Basawa. The film stars Dhanya Balakrishna, Ravi Varma, Pooja Ramachandran, Bindu Chandramouli, and Srikanth Iyengar in important roles.
The film is loosely inspired by the real-life murder of former Andhra Pradesh minister YS Vivekananda Reddy and revolves around a high-profile political murder investigation.
Hathya was released in theaters on January 24, 2025.
About the Movie
The Hathya movie follows Sudha Rao, a fearless police officer who is assigned to investigate the brutal murder of an influential politician shortly before a state election.
The case quickly becomes more complicated as Sudha uncovers hidden secrets, deception, and political pressure. Her determination to find the truth puts her up against powerful forces that attempt to obstruct the investigation.
With its combination of political drama, crime, investigation, and suspense, Hathya explores the challenges faced by a police officer while investigating a politically sensitive murder.
Story
The Hathya story begins with the brutal murder of powerful politician V. S. Dayananda Reddy at his residence just before the state elections.
The Chief Minister assigns top police officer Sudha Rao, played by Dhanya Balakrishna, to investigate the case and uncover the truth behind the murder.
As Sudha begins examining the evidence, she discovers a complicated web of secrets and deception. The investigation becomes increasingly difficult as political influence and powerful interests create obstacles in her path.
Despite the pressure, Sudha remains determined to uncover what really happened. The case forces her to question the people around the victim and follow a trail of clues that could expose the truth behind the political murder.
Cast
Dhanya Balakrishna aka Sudha Rao
Ravi Varma
Pooja Ramachandran
Bindu Chandramouli
Srikanth Iyengar
Director and Crew
Srividya Basawa wrote and directed Hathya. The film features a political crime thriller narrative centered on a murder investigation.
Release Date
Hathya was released in theaters on January 24, 2025.
Inspiration Behind Hathya
The film is loosely based on the real-life murder of YS Vivekananda Reddy, a prominent politician from Andhra Pradesh. While drawing inspiration from the incident, Hathya presents its own fictionalized characters and storyline.
Overview
Hathya is a Telugu political crime thriller about a fearless police officer investigating the murder of a powerful politician before a state election. Starring Dhanya Balakrishna, Ravi Varma, and Pooja Ramachandran, the film combines crime, political intrigue, investigation, and suspense.
