Homam (transl. Ritual) is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language thriller film, produced by Kiran Kumar Koneru on Shreya Productions banner and written and directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. The film stars Chakravarthy himself along with Jagapathi Babu, Mamta Mohandas, and Madhurima Tuli. The music was composed by Nithin Raikwar, while Amar Mohile worked the film's background score. Cinematography and editing were handled by Bharani K. Dharan and Bhanodaya, respectively. The plot is inspired from the American film The Departed, which itself was based on the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. The film released on 29 August 2008.