Asalem Jarigindi is set in a rural Telangana village, rooted in real‑life incidents from the 1970s–80s. Sriram plays a man who returns or stays in his native village and begins to unravel a disturbing mystery: on every Amavasya (new moon) night villagers reportedly die or face supernatural troubles. Rumours of curses and unseen forces swirl around. Sanchita Padukone plays the female lead. The hero decides to dig deeper into the evil forces at play, confront latent black‑magic or supernatural villains, and attempt to save the village and his loved one. The film’s central question is: “What really happened?” — or in Telugu: Asalem jarigindi?

Highlights

A relatively fresh backdrop for Telugu cinema: supernatural suspense set in a village with mythic overtones.
Sriram’s attempt at a different role pays off in many sequences.
Occasional genuine scares, atmospheric nights, and credible village milieu.

Weaknesses

Lack of strong dramatic conflict in the latter half — once the mystery is exposed, the stakes don’t ramp up convincingly.
Several sequences feel formulaic: romance, some jump scares, predictable “villain explosion” moments.
Character arcs (especially the female lead) are underdeveloped. Viewers may desire more emotional depth.
Some technical aspects (VFX of paranormal elements, pacing) are uneven.

Verdict

Asalem Jarigindi is an earnest attempt at a rural‑supernatural thriller in Telugu cinema. It scores in mood, setting and a credible lead performance, but falters when it comes to delivering full narrative punch. If you enjoy village‑myth suspenses, you may find it engaging. However, if you expect tight thrills and strong emotional arcs, the film may feel just average.

Bottom Line: A novel concept with decent execution, yet hampered by pacing and narrative shallowness.