Aptharakshaka (2010): Cast & Plot
Aptharakshaka is a 2010 drama horror film starring Avinash as Ramachand Acharya, Vishnuvardhan and Bhavana Ramanna. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 32m (152 min)
- Original language
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Kannada - Studio
- Udaya Ravi Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aptharakshaka About?
The premise of Aptharakshaka without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The tale opens with an ancient portrait of Nagavalli (Vimala Raman) given as a prize to Bharatanatyam dancer Saraswathi (Lakshmi Gopalaswamy) and her family. On Gowri’s (Sandhya) engagement day, a guest collapses after seeing a massive thirty‑foot serpent and the groom flees. The family summons a snake‑charmer, who is killed while trying to summon the creature, heightening the eerie events around the cursed painting.
Aptharakshaka Cast & Characters
Avinash leads the cast as Ramachand Acharya, with Vishnuvardhan as Dr. Vijay and Bhavana Ramanna as Neetha.
- Avinash as Ramachand Acharya
- Vishnuvardhan as Dr. Vijay
- Bhavana Ramanna as Neetha
- Komal Kumar
Aptharakshaka Plot Summary
What happens in Aptharakshaka from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nagavalli’s legend unfolds with a mysterious painting that travels from distant realms to a village where a dedicated painter tries to restore its original beauty. He refuses a wife’s plea to sell the portrait, insisting he would not part with it even at the cost of his life, and soon the painter is found dead, his death left open to interpretation as suicide. The enigmatic painting then finds its way into a dance competition, being awarded as a prize to Saraswathi, a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer, along with her husband and their family. The painting’s aura seems to shadow the household, and an undercurrent of misfortune begins to loom over the celebrations.
Full summary
The whole story of Aptharakshaka, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Aptharakshaka?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the psychiatrist Dr. Vijay?
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Aptharakshaka FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aptharakshaka, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aptharakshaka?
Aptharakshaka runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
When was Aptharakshaka released?
Aptharakshaka was released on February 18, 2010.
Who is in the cast of Aptharakshaka?
Aptharakshaka stars Avinash as Ramachand Acharya, Vishnuvardhan as Dr. Vijay and Bhavana Ramanna as Neetha, among 4 credited actors.
Does Aptharakshaka have a post-credit scene?
No. Aptharakshaka has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Aptharakshaka in?
The original language of Aptharakshaka is Kannada.
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