Arakshaka contains Vasu's trademark elements like psychological storyline, mysterious screenplay, suspense and the dark tone similar to his previous psychological thriller films like Apthamitra and Aptharakshaka.
This hit took him to Telugu Film Industry as music director for remake of same movie.He is also scoring music for Telugu movie Nagavalli, which is the remake of blockbuster Kannada movie Aptharakshaka'.
Nagavalli, a character in Aptharakshaka, a 2005 Kannada film and sequel to Apthamitra