Calling Sahasra

Ajay Srivastav is a cybersecurity expert who starts a new job. Motivated by a tragic incident from his past involving an injustice against a girl, Ajay is driven to seek justice for women in distress. Using the RESQ (Rescue) app, he intervenes to protect women facing dire situations. After acquiring a new SIM card, Ajay receives calls with a disguised identity, reaching thousands.

As the story unfolds, Ajay becomes entangled in a murder case, revealing emotional turmoil at his home and uncovering mysteries related to the RESQ app. The narrative explores the connection between Ajay and a mysterious caller named Sahasra. The film gradually unveils the reasons behind Sahasra's calls and the intricate ties between Ajay and her.

In the midst of unfolding events, Ajay's life becomes intertwined with Swathi and Sara. The film explores various facets of Ajay's journey as he navigates through the complexities of his past, the RESQ app, and the murder case, ultimately leading to the resolution of the mysteries surrounding Sahasra and the broader narrative.

• Sudigali Sudheer as Ajay Srivatsav
• Spandana Palli as Sara
• Dollysha as Swathi
• Siva Balaji as Ravi
• Ravi Prakash as Rajesh
• Ravi Teja Nannimala as Sarath babu
• Rekha Koneti as Sara's Mother

The music and background score is composed by Mohith Rahmaniac.{{cite web | url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/calling-sahasra/nQfavHvwvfM_ | title=Calling Sahasra - All Songs - Download or Listen Free | publisher=JioSaavn | date=8 November 2023 | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=7 December 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207234757/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/calling-sahasra/nQfavHvwvfM_ | url-status=live }}

Aditya Music secured the rights for the audio..{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkxI__bqRqI |title=Calling Sahasra Full Songs Jukebox {{!}} Sudheer Anand, Dollysha {{!}} Arun Vikkirala {{!}} Mohith Rahmaniac |date=28 November 2023 |publisher=Aditya Music India |via=YouTube |access-date=14 January 2024 |archive-date=14 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114092904/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkxI__bqRqI |url-status=live }}

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| extra2 = Yazin Nizar

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Calling Sahasra was released theatrically on 1 December 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/calling-sahasra-promotions-on-full-swing-839646 | title='Calling Sahasra' promotions on full swing | date=22 November 2023 | work=The Hans India | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=13 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113091031/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/calling-sahasra-promotions-on-full-swing-839646 | url-status=live }}

The digital streaming of the film was sold to Amazon Prime. The film was made available from 1 January 2024 in Telugu.{{cite web | url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/calling-sahasra-ott-streaming-sudigali-sudheer-movie-out-in-amazon-prime-video-121704084597887.html | title=Calling Sahasra OTT Streaming: ఓటీటీలోకి వ‌చ్చేసిన‌ సుడిగాలి సుధీర్ కాలింగ్ స‌హ‌స్ర | language=Telugu | trans-title=Calling Sahasra In Amazon Prime | work=Hindustan Times | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=14 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114091610/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/calling-sahasra-ott-streaming-sudigali-sudheer-movie-out-in-amazon-prime-video-121704084597887.html | url-status=live }}

Lakshminarayana Varanasi from TV9 Telugu stated that "Calling Sahasra falls short as a mediocre mystery thriller."{{cite web | url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/sudigali-sudheer-calling-sahasra-movie-review-1126283.html | title=Calling Sahasra Review: కాలింగ్ సహస్ర మూవీ రివ్యూ.. సుదీర్ సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే | language=Telugu | trans-title=Calling Sahasra Review | date=December 2023 | publisher=TV9 Telugu | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=13 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113090847/https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/sudigali-sudheer-calling-sahasra-movie-review-1126283.html | url-status=live }} and a critic from Eenadu wrote that "The director's incorporation of a crime element in the storyline proved unconvincing, as it failed to engage the audience. The initial half of the film was notably underwhelming."{{cite web | url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/sudigali-sudheer-new-movie-calling-sahasra-review/0203/123223075 | title=Review Calling Sahasra: రివ్యూ: కాలింగ్‌ సహస్ర.. సుధీర్‌ నటించిన క్రైమ్‌ థ్రిల్లర్‌ ఎలా ఉందంటే..? | language=Telugu | trans-title=Calling Sahasra Movie Review | work=Eenadu | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=14 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114090500/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/sudigali-sudheer-new-movie-calling-sahasra-review/0203/123223075 | url-status=live }}

A critic from Indiaglitz gave the film 2.5/5 stars and stated that "Sudigali Sudheer's 'Calling Sahasra' proves to be a compelling crime thriller, skillfully maintaining suspense and engagement. The film boasts high production values, delivering a visually appealing and well-crafted thriller. While it successfully captivates the audience, there remains potential for further exploration of intricate plot twists."{{cite web | url=https://www.ragalahari.com/movies/review/1651/calling-sahasra-movie-review-a-punishing-watch.aspx | title=Sudigali Sudheer's Calling Sahasra Movie Review: A punishing watch | website=ragalahari.com | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=13 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113090843/https://www.ragalahari.com/movies/review/1651/calling-sahasra-movie-review-a-punishing-watch.aspx | url-status=live }}

Avad Mohammad of ottplay.com gave the film 2/5 stars and wrote that "Calling Sahasra falls short as a lackluster thriller with little to offer. Apart from sporadic moments of excitement, the film is excessively dramatic, lengthy, lacks innovation, and may not be worth considering this week."{{cite web | url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/calling-sahasra-review-the-sudheer-anand-thriller-is-outdated-and-over-the-top/4c63c3fabb787 | title=Calling Sahasra Movie Review - over the top and lacks basic thrill | website=ottplay.com | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=13 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113090848/https://www.ottplay.com/review/calling-sahasra-review-the-sudheer-anand-thriller-is-outdated-and-over-the-top/4c63c3fabb787 | url-status=live }}

Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave the film 2/5 stars and wrote "Calling Sahasra demonstrates Sudheer's adaptability but falls short in providing a unified and captivating cinematic journey, leaving the audience desiring more depth from its initially promising storyline."{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/calling-sahasra/movie-review/105662349.cms | title=Calling Sahasra Movie Review : Intriguing Premise, Disappointing Execution | newspaper=The Times of India | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=13 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113184327/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/calling-sahasra/movie-review/105662349.cms | url-status=live }}

A critic from Mallemala Entertainments gave the film 2/5 stars and stated that "Calling Sahasra unfolds as a dull thriller, characterized by an uninspiring screenplay and feeble attempts at incorporating thrilling elements that ultimately fail to captivate the audience".{{cite web | url=https://www.123telugu.com/telugu/reviews/calling-sahasra-movie-review-in-telugu.html | title=Calling Sahasra Movie Review in Telugu | date=2 December 2023 | website=123telugu.com | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=13 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113090844/https://www.123telugu.com/telugu/reviews/calling-sahasra-movie-review-in-telugu.html | url-status=live }}

Bhargav Chaganti from NTV Telugu gave the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Calling Sahara is a film that merits a single viewing. The story could have been improved with greater attention to detail, resulting in a more captivating experience for the audience."{{cite web | url=https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/sudigali-sudheer-calling-sahasra-movie-review-and-rating-in-telugu-495089.html | title=Calling Sahasra Review: కాలింగ్ సహస్ర రివ్యూ | language=Telugu | trans-title=Calling Sahasra Review | date=December 2023 | publisher=NTV Telugu | access-date=14 January 2024 | archive-date=13 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113091047/https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/sudigali-sudheer-calling-sahasra-movie-review-and-rating-in-telugu-495089.html | url-status=live }}

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