When Fortune Turns Fatal, Telugu Horror-Mystery ‘Not All Movies Are The Same: Dual’ Makes Its Digital Premiere on Lionsgate Play
ot All Movies Are The Same: Dual, a chilling Telugu thriller arrives exclusively on Lionsgate Play on January 9 streaming in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada
What begins as a stroke of luck soon descends into a nightmare in Not All Movies Are The Same: Dual. Set in the stillness of a remote lakeside village, the film follows a fisherman whose chance discovery sets off a chilling chain of supernatural events and plunge his community into chaos. Directed by Suresh Sagiraju, this gripping Telugu horror thriller explores how green and fate collide, unleashing forces far more terrifying than anyone could imagine beneath the surface of everyday rural life.
Starring Vallabh Teja in the lead, alongside Roshni Aravindakshan, Raghu Vardhan Kallem, Kushi Pillala, Soundarya Ramdas, and Rexon Raj, Dual delivers pulse-pounding scares through haunting visuals, atmospheric storytelling, and shocking twists. This indie Telugu gem promises an edge-of-your-seat ride, redefining low-budget thrills and making it a must-watch for fans of smart, immersive horror. The film begins streaming exclusively on Lionsgate Play from January 9, and will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada.
Talking about his character, lead actor Vallabh Teja said, “What attracted me to this film is its originality. It blends psychological drama, science fiction, and survival horror in a way I haven’t seen before, while staying deeply human at its core. Teja is a man trapped by guilt, and his journey isn’t about spectacle - it’s about choosing life again. The parallel-world connection turns his inner collapse into something cinematic and universal”
Talking about the film, Director Suresh Sagiraju said, “Dual offers something rare: a high-concept premise with deep emotional accessibility. It’s not just about zombies or parallel universes - it’s about connection, responsibility, and the choice to live. The genre mix becomes a bridge, inviting viewers from different tastes into one emotionally unified experience.“
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Official Synopsis: A struggling fisherman’s life changes overnight when he discovers a hidden bag of cash in a remote lake, but the windfall quickly turns sinister as eerie, unexplained incidents stalk him and his family. As bodies of water, shadows, and strange phenomena close in, he realizes the money is tied to a dark, otherworldly force that refuses to let him go. Each attempt to escape only deepens the nightmare, blurring the line between superstition and something far more dangerous.
Credits:
● Director: Suresh Sagiraju
● Cast: Vallabh Teja, Roshni Aravindakshan, Raghu Vardhan Kallem and Kushi Pillala
Lionsgate Play
Lionsgate Play, a premium streaming service from Lionsgate India and Starz, aims to offer its users a quality of content that is second to none. With a library of premium content, binge-worthy franchises and Premieres, Lionsgate Play looks to stand at the pinnacle of content that is bold, inclusive, provocative, empowering and engaging. The platform brings its viewers a unique viewing experience with a widely distributed network in the region spanning partnerships like Bharti Airtel, Prime Video Channels, Tata Play Binge, Jio FTTH, Apple TV+, Amazon Firestick, OTTplay, Watcho, BSNL, OEMs with an ambitious roadmap ahead. Lionsgate Play app can be downloaded on Google Play Store, Apple app store, and Amazon Firestick at a quarterly and yearly subscription of INR 399 and INR 799, respectively.
