Poster of the film Beauty

Beauty

Romance Drama Telugu


A moving and suspenseful tale of a father's unshakable love. When his daughter suddenly goes missing, his world is turned upside down. What begins as a desperate search soon becomes a gripping journey filled with questions of trust, innocence, and the true meaning of unconditional love. A film that belongs to everyone, Beauty explores a parent's relentless hope and the lengths they will go to for their child.

Cast:Ankith Koyya, Nilakhi Patra, Naresh, Vasuki Anand, Prasad Behara, Nithin Prasanna
Director:J S S Vardhan
Writer:J S S Vardhan
Editor:S.B. Uddhav
Camera:Shrie Saikumar Daara

Guild Reviews

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A relevant, unsettling tale of relationships

FCG Member Reviewer Sangeetha Devi Dundoo
Sat, September 20 2025

Director JSS Vardhan’s Telugu film is an aching tale of parental bonds, a woman’s quest for love, and the danger that lurks at the corners

At a time when Telugu cinema often leans on grand canvases and visual effects to mask weak storylines, it is refreshing to find reminders that storytelling still matters, even in modestly budgeted films. Little Hearts, released recently, captured the innocence of young romance and parental bonding with crackling humour. This week’s release, Beauty, written by RV Subramanyam, takes a darker path. Director JSS Vardhan, credited with additional screenplay and dialogues, slowly peels back the layers to deliver an unexpected jolt. Led by Ankith Koyya, Nilakhi Patra and VK Naresh, the film gradually assembles what first appears a frustrating puzzle into a striking whole.

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