తులసిదళం [Tulasi Dalam]

by Yandamoori Veerendranath, యండమూరి వీరేంద్రనాథ్

Tulasi Dalam (Telugu: తులసిదళం) is a Telugu Thriller novel

Tulasi is a 10 year-old child of a rich man Sridhar and Sharada. Anita is her sister. Sridhar saves the daughter of his boss Robert. As a gratitude, he presents Rs. 10 lakhs in the name of Tulasi. If she dies before the age of 10 years, the money goes to Sri Krishna Saranalayam. She was witch-crafted by some enemies of her father for getting the money. Kadra has applied "Kashmora" on her, as a result she becomes serious sick. She is expected to be killed by its effects in 21 days time. The story is about the attempts by four persons (father and mother, Abrakadabra and Ismail) to save her from death.

Genres: Fiction, Horror, Novels, Indian Literature, Thriller

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Harish Challapalli]

Mr. Yandamoori was wonderful telugu language writer!! He created waves during his times with this novel. Though many people criticised for writing a novel which promotes black magic and etc.,he darely chose this and mesmerized people with this work.

This can be considered as one of best thrillers which will glue your eyes to the books and slide your fingers through the pages. I say every person has to read this and experience the thrill once in his life time.

These kinds of books may be common in international languages, but to a local reader it wil give a wonderful thrill.

[Aruna Arriane]

அறிவியலையும் மந்திர-தந்திரங்களையும் கலந்தாராயும் ஒரு கதை. வர்ணனைகள் அவ்வளவாக இல்லாமல் சுவாரஸ்யமாக பயணிக்கிறது எண்டமூரியின் 'துளசி தளம்'. அழகாக வரையப்பட்ட கதாபாத்திரங்களோடு கற்பனை செய்வதற்கு மிக இலகுவாக வந்திருக்கிறது. பில்லி சூனியங்களில் நம்பிக்கை இல்லாவிடினும் அதை பற்றி தெரிந்துக் கொள்ளும் ஆர்வம் உள்ளவர்களும் hypnosis மருத்துவ முறையில் ஆர்வமுள்ளவர்களுக்கு இக்கதையை தாராளமாக படிக்கலாம்.

இதை நான் ஒலிப்புத்தகமாக கேட்டேன். ஒலிவடிவாக சற்று திகிலாகத்தான் இருந்தது. நீங்களும் இங்கே கேட்கலாம்: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

[Karthick]

பூதம், பில்லிசூனியம், பிசாசு, மந்திரவாதி, 24 பூத வித்தைகள் - வசீகரணம் முதல் அங்கஷிதம் வரை. (அனிமா, கரிமா, லகிமா, ப்ராப்தி, ப்ராகாம்யம், ஈசத்வம், காஷ்மோரா..)
காஷ்மோரா என்னும் 16வது வித்தை கொடூரம்.
regression(psychoanalysis), hypnotism, hypnotic suggestion என்று roaster coaster ride தான்..

Must read.

[Srinivas Dyanaboina]

hats off Yandamuri garu... may be this book is first of its kind in telugu novel history. even though the story inclined to one side, the inclusion of the other angles to it makes thrilling and new. the content clearly shows how much research or the risk the writer undergone to furnish those details.
frankly speaking , the time i read this book(11pm-4pm)and the content of the novel made me afraid . I slept silently even though I was thirsty as I was afraid to get the water from fridge.

[Thavanathan T]

I think tamil transalation messed up a good story. But a good time pass.

[♛ ѶaɱՏ¡ TM]

One of the best horror novel in Telugu.

[Naveen Sakuru]

must read this book before you die. enjoy the thrill and suspense .

[Rajesh CNB]

I have earlier read Ashtavakra, in which Yandamoori Veerendranath explores the thin lines between science and witch-craft. This book has been recommended by many people to me. What is very important in Yandamoori's novels is the build up to the suspense and thrill, the emphasis on human nature and values and his characterization of the protagonists of the story.

The story revolves around Tulasi, who is affected by "Kashmora" an evil power that kills those affected by it in 21 days. The first half of the story deals with the struggles of the parents and the people associated with Tulasi. Slowly as the story unfolds the battle between scientifically thinking doctors and the evil witch-craft performers unfolds. The reader is caught in between and really doesn't know what to believe. Even in the final analysis, it is not clarified whether it is the effort of the loving father in killing the black magician or it is the scientific thinking and actions of Dr. Jayadev that saved the life of the child.

All in all, its a fast paced read, and in its time a popular novel. Recommended read for those who are interested in scientifically oriented horror fiction.

[Satya]

Another gripping thriller from the pen of Yandamoori. Before this book, I have read "Antharmukam" and "Dabbu to the power of dabbu". One deals slightly with the God and the other with money. But this book is completely different from them dealing with Black magic and such things.
Sridhar and Sharada are a happily married couple. They have only one regret in their life- they don't have children. After many years of waiting, they are blessed with a girl. But due to some circumstances, three cruel men wanted to kill her with the help of Kadra- a sorcerer. He invokes Kashmora- a powerful evil spirit of black magic. Now Thulasi has 21 days to live since Kaashmora kills the person at the end of the 21st day.
Sridhar first resorts to doctor Parthasarathy, then to a fakir. Sharada keeps her trust on Jayadev - a hypnotist. What happens next is a definite read.
The ending is an unexpected one and it is a killer twist.

[Thuriii Kumanan]

Thulasi thalam
Author: Yandamoori Veerendranath
Translated by: Gowri Kirupananthan
This book, originally written in Telugu, was quite good, per se. The story revolves around a family and a group of antagonists who plot to use black magic against the daughter to kill her and claim the assets that are set to be inherited by her when she turns 10. The book strikes a balance between black magic and hypnotism. It is thrilling and introduces a fresh genre to read. However, I feel they could have elaborated more on both aspects to enhance the experience. Without a clear explanation, it often feels like just a cat-and-mouse chase between the heroes and villains. The Tamil translation was indeed well done, offering a different and unique reading experience.
⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Meera]

Black Magic பிரியர்களுக்கு ஏற்ற நாவல்..!!!

சூன்யம் சாத்தான் ஏவுதல் காஷ்மோர என்று பழைமையான மந்தீரிக முறையும் சமநேரத்தில் Human hypnotism என்று அறிவியல் முறையும் ஆசிரியர் சேர்த்து கையாண்டு இருக்கிறார்...

தொடக்கம் முதல் இறுதி வரை சுறுசுறுப்பாக போகும் நாவலில் பல இடங்களில் லாஜிக் இல்லாமலும் தெளிவான விளக்கம் தரமாலும் ஆசிரியர் கதையை முடித்துருப்பது கொஞ்சம் அதீர்ப்தி மற்றபடி Black Magic ரசிகர்களுக்கு ஏற்ற நாவல்...

[Peechu mitai]

A very interesting book indeed
Feel good books with a good ending are nice but how about a book that makes you think at the end of the day
It's a bit scary but not too much
It's a clash between science and the supernatural forces (some people might wanna call it pseudoscience/ blind faiths).
Get ready to be amazed with facts regarding hypnotism and slight doubt someone taking away ur nails/ hair or vice versa😉

[Gopi Sai Aradhya Mudigonda]

Gripping story line. One could clearly see the research done by the author in the fields of black magic, exorcism and medicine before writing this novel. In one word....exemplary piece of novel. I feel pity on those readers who don't know Telugu and am proud that I know Telugu and able to read this novel.

[Achyuth]

This book is first of its kind in Telugu novel history. Story revolves around a ten year old girl Tulasi and dangers around her. Running two parallel storylines based on both science and black magic is a really tough job. But at the end all facts are explained perfectly.
Recommended read for those who are interested in scientifically oriented thriller fiction.

[Renu Yayavaram]

యండమూరి ఒక గొప్ప రచయిత...book that is about black magic , full of scandals 😄and about the people who are becoming fooled by all this ...while I was reading the book surprised entirely I didn't even understand the ending how could this happen ...that's why tulasi and tulasi dalam books are greatest that ever written ( from my pov only)

[Goutham]

My first Telugu novel, when I was 15 years old? I should say, I was scared to hell and had nightmares for a few days. Yet finished it before my final year exams in 2 straight days. A novel that helped me realize the "kick" in reading.

[Haritha]

The book is just amazing. Every page will force you to read one more due to the suspense and thrill in them. Perfectly explained and detailed book, will surely change your perspective on various things book is available at chirukaanuka .com

[Hari Pudipeddi]

I gave up on this one. Somehow it was a little too old and boring a narrative and story for me.

[POTHANA VINAY]

మంచి నవల , ఆద్యంతం కట్టిపడేసే కథనం. బాగుంది.

[Surendher]

I use to read this book in midnights due to my working hours

A complete analysis of chetabadi and it's ultimate book by Yandamoori

[Sneha]

This is the first book i read...i like fiction books more.A very scary and gripping thriller book

[Dr Rani Susmitha Ravikanth]

Scary

[Lakshmana Rao]

చదవడానికి బుక్ ఓపెన్ కావడం లేదు ప్లీజ్

[Aruna Kumar Gadepalli]

మనిషి, డబ్బు, అలోచన విధానం, సైన్స్, బలహీనతలను వివిధ కోణాలలో చూపించే నవల.

[Jesh]

I adoreeeee this book ! Loved it in Tamil too

[Krishna]

Read in kannada. Translated by vamsi. What a terrific read. Welcome to the world of black magic and science. Thoroughly enjoyed

[தோழர் இராவணன்]

One of the best Horror based scientific thriller

[Praveen Ladva]

i read this book around 1998 99 nice book this book keeps you reading continually

[Rajitha Neerugatti]

Hats off to the writer for his knowledge on topics

[Nitish Reddy]

Too impressed with Yandamuri skills and research abilities across all the fields for his writings.