Mumbai: ZEE5 is set to premiere Kishkindhapuri on October 17, 2025. Directed by Koushik Pegallapati and produced by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner, the Telugu horror-thriller stars Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas, Anupama Parameswaran, Makarand Deshpande, and Tanikella Bharani in pivotal roles. Following its theatrical run, the film now readies for its much-anticipated digital debut on ZEE5.
Set against the eerie backdrop of an abandoned radio station, Kishkindhapuri follows a group of visitors on a ghost tour who unwittingly awaken a dormant spirit. What begins as curiosity soon turns into a chilling nightmare as they find themselves trapped inside with no escape.
Talking about his role, Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas said, “This was one of the toughest roles I’ve taken on because horror requires you to react to things that aren’t always there in front of you. As an actor, it pushed me out of my comfort zone; I had to constantly live in that atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. Even off-camera, the eerie setting of the radio station lingered with me. I think audiences will enjoy the way the film keeps you guessing at every turn.”
Anupama Parameswaran added, “What excited me about Kishkindhapuri was how real everything felt. My character isn’t a ‘horror heroine’ stereotype; she feels fear, she breaks down, she questions herself, but she also finds strength in the most unexpected moments. That human side of survival is what I hope people will connect with. For me, shooting in those haunting locations was an experience in itself. It almost felt like the environment was pushing us deeper into our roles.”
With its gripping performances, haunting visuals, and a storyline steeped in folklore and suspense, Kishkindhapuri blends traditional myth with psychological tension, offering audiences a truly immersive horror experience.
The film premieres exclusively on ZEE5 from October 17 at 6 PM.
