Superstitions on various aspects of daily life are present across the world, with many holding onto it even today. Director Vyanavarna Jammu presents a cautionary word on this. "Don’t blindly trust superstitions; there are deeper truths behind them," he says, inviting audiences to examine these themes of illusion and reality in his upcoming film Maantrika, which is set to release in 40 to 50 theaters across the state on October 18 through Vijay Cinemas.

Maantrika gets into the search for truth amid both positive and negative forces. Vyanavarna Jammu has taken on multiple roles in the film, directing, producing, and acting as Vyasa Van Krishna, a determined ghost-hunter.

The story unfolds in the border of Karnataka and Maharashtra, and follows a captivating time travel narrative from morning to evening. “First, we need to overcome the fears in our minds. Alongside horror, we aim to deliver a meaningful message to society,” explains the director.

The film features talented actors Radhika Mali Patil and Maithili Nayak in leading roles, adding depth to the intriguing plot.

Produced under the Krishna Sankula Branding Pictures banner, the soundtrack of Maantrika is composed by Stalin, cinematography by Anil Antony and Ramesh Marripalli, and action sequences choreographed by Lion G Gangaraju.