Irumudi KattuBox Office Collection: India & Worldwide

Release

Friday, 21 August 2026

Language

Hindi

Genre

Action,Drama,Family

Runtime

2h 25m

Certificate

UA16+

<p><strong>Irumudi</strong> is a Telugu-language emotional action family drama written and directed by <strong>Shiva Nirvana</strong> (<em>Majili</em>, <em>Tuck Jagadish</em>, <em>Kushi</em>). Produced by <strong>Naveen Yerneni</strong> and <strong>Y. Ravi Shankar</strong> under <strong>Mythri Movie Makers</strong>, it released on <strong>August 21, 2026</strong>. The project marks a major thematic departure for <strong>Ravi Teja</strong>, stepping away from high-octane commercial entertainers to headline a grounded narrative about parenting, redemption and a daughter's safety.</p> <h3>Plot &amp; Story</h3> <p>The narrative centres on two opposing approaches to parenting in rural India — one dictated by societal fear, the other by empowering the girl child.</p> <ul><li><strong>The Hero &amp; His Past:</strong> Trinath (Ravi Teja), a former violent enforcer turned farmer and auto driver in a remote village, lives affectionately with his wife and young daughter Manemma (Baby Nakshathra), while battling a severe addiction to alcohol and a volatile temper.</li><li><strong>The Core Value:</strong> Unlike village elders who teach daughters to stay quiet and endure harassment, Trinath raises Manemma to be fierce, outspoken and completely transparent with him.</li><li><strong>The Ayyappa Deeksha:</strong> On his daughter's plea to stop drinking, Trinath undertakes a strict 41-day Ayyappa Deeksha (<em>Irumudi</em>), swearing off violence and alcohol. But when local predators begin targeting village schoolgirls, he is pushed into a psychological and physical battle to protect her without breaking his sacred vow.</li></ul> <h3>Star Cast</h3> <ul><li><strong>Ravi Teja</strong> as <em>Trinath</em> — an emotionally intense performance balancing screen presence with raw vulnerability.</li><li><strong>Baby Nakshathra</strong> as <em>Manemma</em> — the child artist anchoring the film's emotional core, drawing high critical praise.</li><li><strong>Priya Bhavani Shankar</strong> as <em>Kaveri</em> — Trinath's resilient wife, in one of the finest performances of her career.</li><li><strong>Sai Kumar</strong> — a pivotal role showing the opposing, traditionalist view on raising daughters.</li><li><strong>Supporting cast:</strong> Ajay Ghosh, Ramesh Indira, Swasika Vijay, Meesala Lakshman, Rajkumar Kasireddy, Ramana Bhargav and Kishore Kancherapalem.</li></ul> <h3>Technical &amp; Trade Profile</h3> <ul><li><strong>Music:</strong> G. V. Prakash Kumar, with tracks such as <em>"Yaalalo Yaalalo"</em> driving the father-daughter narrative.</li><li><strong>Crew:</strong> Cinematography by Vishnu Sharma, editing by Prawin Pudi, stunts by Ram-Lakshman and Real Satheesh.</li><li><strong>Runtime &amp; certification:</strong> 2 hours 25 minutes, UA 16+.</li><li><strong>Trade outlook:</strong> Opening with unanimously positive early reactions and a clear box office corridor as holdovers slow down, with high family footfalls projected through the weekend.</li></ul>