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{{Short description|2007 film by Osho Tulasi Ram}}

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{{Infobox film
| name = Mantra
| image = Mantra (2007 film).jpg
| caption = DVD cover
| director = Osho Tulasi Ram
| writer = '''Story''' & '''Screenplay''': Ravi Prakash '''Dialogues''': Surendra Krishna
| producer = Kalyan Ram Ch. Ravi Prakash B.
| starring = [[Charmy Kaur|Charmy]] [[Sivaji (Telugu actor)|Sivaji]]
| cinematography = Dasaradhi Sivendra
| editing = Upendra
| music = Anand
| studio = Gen Next Movies
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2007|12|14}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| gross =
}}

'''''Mantra''''' is a 2007 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language mystery thriller film directed by debutant Osho Tulasi Ram and produced by Ravi Prakash. The film stars [[Charmy Kaur|Charmy]] in the title role alongside [[Sivaji (Telugu actor)|Sivaji]], with a supporting cast including [[Kausha Rach]], Karuna Sri, [[Chitram Srinu]], and [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manthra (2007) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AVGI/info |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> The plot revolves around Mantra, a young woman who inherits a haunted property called Mantra Nilayam, and her efforts to uncover the house's dark secrets.

The film was released on 14 December 2007 to positive reviews, with critics praising its narrative and Charmy's performance. Produced on a modest budget, it became a commercial success.<ref name=":2" /> The film also won the [[Nandi Award for Best Audiographer]]. Following the film's success, the director and lead actress collaborated again on another thriller, ''Mangala'' (2011). ''[[Mantra 2]]'' (2015), which was promoted as a sequel, shares no connection with the original cast or crew.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-09-09 |title='Mantra 2' not a sequel, says Charmy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2013/Sep/09/mantra-2-not-a-sequel-says-charmy-515060.html |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

==Plot==
Mantra loses her parents at a young age and lives with her friend Vinny. She inherits an ancestral property called Mantra Nilayam, located on the outskirts of [[Hyderabad]]. The property has gained notoriety as a [[haunted house]] following two mysterious deaths that occurred there years earlier. Unable to find a buyer due to its ominous reputation, Mantra struggles to sell the house.

A prospective buyer, a professor, agrees to purchase the property on the condition that someone lives there for three months. Mantra decides to stay in the house with her friend, but they are soon frightened by the presence of an evil spirit and vacate the premises.

Meanwhile, Hero, a small-time enforcer specializing in land settlements, approaches Mantra and agrees to stay in the house for the three-month duration, motivated by the promise of a commission once the sale is finalised. He moves in with three of his friends. However, one of them, Muniswamy, is mysteriously killed, prompting Hero to investigate the eerie legends surrounding Mantra Nilayam. The plot delves deeper into the house's secrets, its dark past, and Mantra's connection to the tragic events.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Charmy Kaur|Charmy]] as Mantra (voice dubbed by [[Sunitha Upadrashta|Sunitha]])
* [[Sivaji (Telugu actor)|Sivaji]] as Hero
* [[Kausha Rach]]
* Karuna Sri as Vinny
* [[Chitram Srinu]] as Muniswamy
* [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]]
* [[Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)|Mallikarjuna Rao]]
* [[Rallapalli (actor)|Rallapalli]]
* Karuna Bhushan
* [[Vijay Sai]]
* [[Noel Sean]] (special appearance in "Maha Maha")
}}

==Production==
The production of ''Mantra'' began with a launch ceremony at [[Annapurna Studios]] on 27 October 2006. During the event, [[Devi Sri Prasad]] sounded the [[clapboard]], [[Dil Raju]] and [[Sukumar]] switched on the camera, and [[Puri Jagannadh]] directed the first shot.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=27 October 2006 |title=Muhurat - Mantra |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-mantra.html |access-date=12 January 2025 |website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref>

Producer Ravi Prakash made his debut in filmmaking, transitioning from a software background. Director Tulasi Ram previously worked under director [[Siva Nageswara Rao]]. Surendra Krishna, who had previously written dialogues for ''[[A Film by Aravind]]'' (2005), wrote the dialogues for ''Mantra''.<ref name=":0" />

The songs were choreographed by [[Prem Rakshith]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Jeevi |title=Telugu Movie review - Mantra |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-mantra.html |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref>

== Music ==
Music for ''Mantra'' was composed by Anand.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mantra - All Songs |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/mantra/8RZ,6KxItWE_ |access-date=5 September 2023 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref> The song "Maha Maha" is based on [[Black Eyed Peas]]' "[[My Humps]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chaibisket.com/blogs/blog/foreigners-copied-our-tunes-with-time-machine|title=12 Times Foreigners Copied Our Tunes With The Help Of A Time Machine!|first=Ramu|last=Kaka|work=Chai Bisket|date=3 May 2015 }}</ref>

The music of ''Mantra'' was launched at a function held at Prasad Labs in Hyderabad on the night of 4 November 2007. The event featured [[M. M. Keeravani]] and [[S. S. Rajamouli]] as chief guests. Vel Records acquired the music rights for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 November 2007 |title=Audio launch - Mantra |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/audio-mantra.html |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref>
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Maha Maha
| length1 = 3:53
| lyrics1 = [[Bhuvana Chandra]]
| extra1 = [[Srimathumitha]], Swapna Madhuri, [[Noel Sean]]
| title2 = Oohallonaa
| length2 = 5:06
| lyrics2 = Anand
| extra2 = [[Suchitra]], Nani
| title3 = Mantra (Theme)
| length3 = 3:18
| lyrics3 = {{mdash}}
| extra3 = {{mdash}}
| title4 = Reena Reena
| length4 = 3:42
| lyrics4 = Anand, Noel Sean
| extra4 = Anand, [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| title5 = Dole Dil Dole
| length5 = 4:58
| lyrics5 = Noel Sean
| extra5 = [[Geetha Madhuri]]
| title6 = Remix Maha
| length6 = 3:33
| lyrics6 = Bhuvana Chandra
| extra6 = Harshika, DJ Shawn
| total_length = 24:30
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Mantra'' was released on 14 December 2007. Vijayanand Movies acquired the overseas theatrical rights, while Bhavani Media secured the DVD rights for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mantra in USA |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/us/schedu/mantra.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071230103817/http://www.idlebrain.com/us/schedu/mantra.html |archive-date=30 December 2007 |access-date=8 January 2008 |website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
Jeevi of ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'' rated the film 3/5, praising its suspenseful storytelling and its ability to effectively scare the audience. He remarked, "If the motive of any horror film is to scare you, this film succeeds in that aspect."<ref name=":1" />

=== Box office ===
In a year-end box office report, ''[[Telugucinema.com]]'' noted that ''Mantra'', made on a modest budget, emerged as a profitable venture. The report highlighted Charmme's popularity among male youth as a significant factor in the film's success.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=19 December 2007 |title=Box-office report |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movietrade/decboxofficereport_dec1907.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208163947/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movietrade/decboxofficereport_dec1907.php |archive-date=8 February 2012 |website=[[Telugucinema.com]] |access-date=8 January 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Awards==
* [[Nandi Award for Best Audiographer]] - Radha Krishna (2007)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title}}

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[[Category:2007 films]]
[[Category:2007 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2007 horror films]]
[[Category:2000s horror thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian horror thriller films]]
[[Category:2000s mystery thriller films]]

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