Mareechika
2026 Indian Telugu film by Satish Kasetty
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Mareechika is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language mystery crime thriller film co-written and directed by Satish Kasetty.[1] The film stars Viraj Ashwin, Regena Cassandrra and Anupama Parameswaran.[2]
| Mareechika | |
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| Directed by | Satish Kasetty |
| Story by | Lakshmi Bhupala |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Arvind Kannabiran |
| Edited by | Junaid Siddiqui |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Chilaka Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Cast
- Regena Cassandrra as Mareechika
- Anupama Parameswaran as Venkata Lakshmi
- Viraj Ashwin as Sanjay "Sanju"
- Ajay Ghosh as SI Anji Babu, the Investigation officer
- Thagubothu Ramesh
- Bhadram
Music
The soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
All lyrics are written by Lakshmi Bhupala.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vennela Thunaka" | Seema | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Andhee Andhani Andham" | Karthik, Shweta Mohan | 4:16 |
Release and reception
Mareechika was released in theatres on 29 May 2026.[5]
Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express rated the film 2.5 out 5 and noted the performances of the lead cast while opining that the film "had the potential to become a gripping mystery crime thriller if the screenplay had been tighter and more engaging".[6] A critic of Eenadu was critical towards the repetitive narration and lack of freshness in the story.[7]