Yamudu is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed, written and produced by Jagadeesh Amanchi who also acts in the film as JAGAD. The film has Sravani Setti, Advika Sharma and Aakash Challa along with Amanchi. It was released theatrically on 7 August 2026.
This movie is based on a modern-day thriller with certain aspects of Hindu myths which include lord Yamadharma raju and mythological book Garuda Purana. The movie is based on series of killings and it is related to character Yamudu who seems to be posing a challenge to the police investigation.
Cast
Jagadeesh Amanchi Sravani Setti Advika Sharma Aakash Challa Bobby Srisha Moumika Balu Balarana Durga Srinu Ramesh
Music Bhavani Rakesh composed the music for this film . The music was released on the JAGAD Music World label.
Songs in the film:
Song Singers Lyrics Dirty Girl Robin, Stelia MC Manoj Juloori My Best Friend Pablo Muehle Vamsi Sarojini Vikas Krishna Bajare Pavani Vasa Vamsi Sarojini Vikas
Release
Yamudu was released theatrically on 7 August 2026 in India.
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics.
The Hans India gave the film a rating of 3/5 , describing it as a crime thriller with an interesting mythological twist. The review praised the combination of crime, suspense and mythological elements.
Sakshi Post rated the film 2.75/5 and described Yamudu as a murder mystery with a mythological twist.
NTV Telugu rated the film 2.5/5 and highlighted its combination of crime and mythology, including references to the Garuda Purana. The review also discussed the performances, music, cinematography and screenplay.
Sakshi rated the film 2.5/5 in its review.
References
External links Yamudu review – The Hans India – 3/5 Yamudu review – Sakshi Post – 2.75/5 Yamudu review – NTV Telugu – 2.5/5 Yamudu review – Sakshi – 2.5/5