Shashtipoorthi is a film produced and acted by Rupesh himself in the lead role. Directed by debutant Pawan Prabha, the movie features music by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja, which is a special highlight. Veteran actors Rajendra Prasad and Archana played key roles in the film. The movie released today (May 30). Let’s see how well it impressed the audience!
Shashtipoorthi Movie Story: Shashtipoorthi follows the story of Ram (Rupeysh), a sincere lawyer raised with strong values by his mother Bhuvaneshwari (Archana). He never lies and always stands for justice. But things take a turn when he falls for Janaki (Akanksha Singh) and starts lying to impress her.
Shocked by her son’s change, Bhuvaneshwari sends a divorce notice to her husband Divakaram (Rajendra Prasad), ending their 30-year marriage. The film explores what caused the conflict between the parents and how Ram tries to resolve it. Directed by Pawan Prabha, the movie carries a strong emotional message and highlights family values.
Performances: Rajendra Prasad impresses in a strong role, with Archana matching his performance in emotional scenes. Akanksha Singh does well despite an unclear role. Rupesh, as actor and producer, maintained quality in production but needs improvement in expressions as an actor.
Technical Aspects: Ilaiyaraaja’s music is pleasant and the background score is decent. The film looks visually neat with good camera work, production design, and art work. Director Pawan Prabha took inspiration from “April 1 Vidudala” and tried to give it a vintage feel with a fresh approach. Though the core idea is fine, the treatment feels outdated.
Dialogues lack impact, and the way conflicts are handled feels weak and unconvincing. Stretching a small issue over 30 years turns unintentionally funny. Emotional scenes also don’t land well. As a writer and director, Pawan falls short in delivering a strong and engaging narrative.
Analysis: Telling a good story well is important, but making it interesting matters too. Director Pawan Prabha took a risk using an old 80s style in Shashtipoorthi. Today’s audiences want fresh filmmaking. If he adapts, his future movies can be more entertaining.
Verdict: Shashtipoorthi has good music and story but feels old-fashioned. The treatment and pacing don’t fully connect with today’s viewers. With fresh storytelling, the director can improve in future films.
Bottom Line: Good story, old style limits appeal.
Rating: 1.5/5
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