Ahead of the release of 'Bhaagamathie', a source close to the makers says that advance bookings for the Anushka-starrer are pretty high. Considering that the techno-thriller's one and only crowd-puller is Anushka, the encouraging advance bookings also go to show her box office stamina, the source says.

It's not just in the Telugu markets that this is happening. Even in Overseas, pre-bookings are "remarkable".

Director Ashok G is no star director, but his combination with UV Creations has created expectations. Production values (especially Ravindar's art direction, Thaman's music and Madhie's cinematography) are promising.

Most part of the story takes place in a bungalow, which was erected at a cost of Rs. 3 Cr. "The bungalow is not just a set but a character. Since three-fourths of the story unfolds in this bungalow, we didn't settle for something less-than-fabulous. The entire story revolves around this bungalow. Art director Ravindar garu mounted a realistic set. It genuinely looks like it belongs to the 16th Century," the director says.

The film releases tomorrow (Jan 26).