Raakaasa has successfully moved into the global streaming stage. It officially entered the Netflix Global Top 10 Non-English Films chart this week. The film secured the number seven spot with 1.2 million views worldwide. This debut tracking period ran from April 27 to May 3, 2026.
Director Manasa Sharma's horror-fantasy is fronted by Sangeeth Shobhan and Nayan Sarika. Producers Niharika Konidela and Umesh Kumar Bansal of Pink Elephant Pictures and Z Studios, respectively, are elated that their film stands "alongside major international titles" on the streaming giant. Viewers are praising the chemistry between Sangeeth Shobhan and Getup Srinu. Vennela Kishore also receives high marks for his energetic performance. These highlights have made the movie a reliable summer entertainment choice for diverse age groups.
Upon its theatrical release on April 3, the movie held its ground and emerged as a BO winner in the Telugu States. "Audiences embraced it as a lighthearted and funny cinematic outing. Positive word-of-mouth fueled its theatrical longevity over several weeks. Families especially enjoyed the clean humor and fantasy elements throughout the story," the makers say. The film remains a popular recommendation for viewers seeking accessible comedy and imaginative storytelling today.
What is the film about?
The plot centers on a village where an ancient fort is inhabited by a powerful demon. Legend has it that once every few hundred years, this demon issues three distinct warnings to the inhabitants. Upon the arrival of the third warning, the villagers are required to select one individual to be sent into the fort as a sacrifice. If this ritual is not fulfilled, the Brahma Rakshasa threatens to unleash total destruction upon the entire village. The story follows Veera Babu, played by Sangeeth Shobhan, who has recently returned to the village from America to marry the woman he loves. Due to an unexpected turn of events, he is forced to enter the fort as the designated offering for the demon. The narrative then explores the events that follow his entry, the identities of those who accompany him into the fortress, and the ultimate struggle to determine whether they can successfully kill the demon or succumb to its power.
