Bakasura Restaurant (2025) — Telugu Comedy

In the 2025 Telugu horror-comedy film *Bakasura Restaurant*, Paramesh (Praveen), a software employee in Hyderabad, shares a home with his four friends—Vaman, Sai, Palli, and Bhargav. Each has their own aspirations, but financial constraints hinder their dreams. To raise funds for his ambition of opening a restaurant, Paramesh starts a YouTube channel, "Bindass Bachelors," focusing on ghost-hunting videos. During a shoot at a palace, they discover a book on black magic, leading to unintended supernatural consequences. The film delves into themes of ambition, friendship, and the unforeseen repercussions of meddling with the supernatural. As the group faces the wrath of Bakasura, a 200-year-old spirit awakened by their actions, they confront the challenges of balancing their dreams with the realities of their situation. Directed by SJ Shiva, *Bakasura Restaurant* blends horror and comedy, offering a narrative that oscillates between suspenseful moments and humorous escapades. Upon its release on August 8, 2025, *Bakasura Restaurant* received mixed reviews. Critics noted its uneven execution, with some praising its fresh premise while others felt it fell short in delivering consistent entertainment. The film appeals to viewers interested in supernatural comedies that explore the consequences of ambition and the supernatural.