Raksha

Raksha

Year: 2008

Runtime: 116 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Vamsikrishna Akella

ThrillerHorror

When a young girl becomes possessed by a malevolent black‑magic spirit, her frantic father first turns to doctors and psychiatrists, but conventional treatment fails. In desperation he summons a tantric healer, whose rituals invoke divine power and ultimately banish the evil.

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1

Family life with Raksha Construction

Rajeev runs Raksha Construction Company and shares a happy life with his wife Arthi and their children Rahul and Raksha. He adores his daughter Raksha and keeps the family at the center of his world. The film establishes the contrast between his pragmatic business life and his domestic affection.

Home / Raksha Construction Company
2

Ganesh idol found at the site

During a routine day at the construction site, manager Shyam uncovers an ancient Ganesh idol. He advises Rajeev to build a temple there to avert a bad omen. Rajeev dismisses the warning and continues with his plans.

Construction site
3

Rajeev discovers Venu and Madhu are swindlers

Rajeev learns that his trusted ally Venu and his wife Madhu are swindlers trying to exploit the company. He confronts them and expels them from Raksha Construction. The betrayal reinforces his skepticism toward outsiders and superstitions alike.

Office / Raksha Construction
4

Unsettling events begin at home

Strange things start happening in the household and Raksha begins behaving unusually. The family pleads with Rajeev to take the situation seriously, but he remains unconvinced. The eerie occurrences set the stage for a deeper, unseen problem.

Home
5

Raksha's health deteriorates

Raksha's health deteriorates as the bizarre events escalate, alarming her mother and Arthi. The family becomes increasingly anxious about her well-being and the cause behind it. Rajeev's skepticism is challenged as the crisis deepens.

Home / Medical facilities
6

Rajeev consults a psychiatrist

Rajeev takes Raksha to Dr. Rangarajan, a psychiatrist who is unable to explain the changes. The doctor's inability to diagnose intensifies the mystery and drives Rajeev to seek other explanations. The encounter underscores the limits of conventional medicine in this case.

Clinic
7

Rajeev turns toward faith while seeking answers

In response to the inexplicable situation, Rajeev abandons his atheistic stance and contemplates constructing a temple on the site. This marks a turning point where belief becomes a potential remedy in his mind. The plan signals a shift from science to spirituality as a coping mechanism.

Construction site / Temple site
8

Vinay leads Rajeev to Baba the black magician

Vinay, Rajeev's friend, takes him to a black magician named Baba. They uncover that the black magic afflicting Raksha is actually orchestrated by Venu and Madhu with the support of Rajeev's driver Mani. The discovery reframes the crisis as a human conspiracy rather than a supernatural attack.

Baba's place
9

Dr. Seema offers a psychology-based explanation

Dr. Seema analyzes Raksha's symptoms and attributes the condition to an obsession triggered by the silliness of Rajeev's mother. This diagnosis presents a scientific interpretation that challenges the magical explanation. The scene heightens the science-vs-faith tension in the story.

Clinic
10

Rajeev confronts the culprits and dismantles the black magic

With new information, Rajeev locates Venu and Madhu and destroys the black magic they had woven. The malevolent scheme is exposed and begins to dismantle. The immediate danger to Raksha fades as the conspiracy unravels.

City / Various locations
11

Hypnosis helps Raksha recover

Simultaneously, Dr. Seema uses hypnotism to restore Raksha's normal behavior. The treatment appears to reverse the effects of the episode and restore the daughter's usual self. The family starts to regain a sense of normalcy.

Clinic
12

Ending: God vs science

The film closes with a dichotomy between the existence of God and scientific explanations, inviting reflection on which answer holds truth. The ending suggests that belief, psychology, and rational inquiry can coexist in explaining strange events. The final tone remains ambivalent, prompting ongoing interpretation.

Closing scene
13

Family finds relief and renewed hope

With Raksha back to her normal self, the family reconnects and looks to a future where belief and reason can coexist. Rajeev emerges with a more nuanced view of faith and evidence. The conclusion emphasizes resilience, love, and the complexity of managing unexplained phenomena.

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