Following the success of films like Polimera, its sequel, and Virupaksha, filmmakers are increasingly exploring stories based on black magic. Joining the trend is Chethabadi, starring JD Chakravarthy in the lead, which is set to begin shooting soon. The makers recently unveiled the title along with a unique poster featuring a rooster, sparking curiosity.

According to the team, the story is inspired by real-life incidents and is set against the backdrop of Banamathi. The film is being jointly produced by M3 Media and Maha Movies, and presented by Maharshi Kondla. It is written and directed by Suryas, with Mahendra Nath Kondla as the producer.

On the technical front, music is composed by Achu Rajamani, while noted lyricist and Oscar winner Chandrabose is also part of the project. Cinematography is handled by Mirlan Nazeer, and editing is by Vamsi.

This intriguing film, rooted in real incidents and revolving around black magic, promises a gripping mix of horror and mystery. The recently released pre-look poster has already generated considerable buzz. On the occasion of JD Chakravarthy’s birthday, the makers also revealed that he will be seen in a completely new avatar, portraying both a hero and a villain — something he hasn’t done before.

Even before the shoot begins, the film’s audio rights for five languages have been acquired by Saregama. Interestingly, instead of releasing the same song across languages, the makers are planning a unique approach: one song will be released in Telugu, while different songs with the same visuals will be released in other languages.

Regular shooting of Chethabadi is set to commence next month, and the team assures that the film will be made with high technical standards.