Shashtipoorthi

Shashtipoorthi
Shashtipoorthi
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Pavan Prabha
Written by	Pavan Prabha
Produced by	Rupesh Kumar Choudhary
Starring	Rajendra Prasad; Archana; Rupesh Kumar Choudhary; Akanksha Singh;
Cinematography	Raam
Edited by	Karthika Srinivas
Music by	Ilayaraja
Production; company	Maai Aaie Productions
Release date	30 May 2025;
Running time	145 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Shashtipoorthi is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Pavan Prabha. The film features Rajendra Prasad, Archana, Rupesh Kumar Choudhary, Aakanksha Singh in lead roles.

The film was released on 30 May 2025.

Plot

Cast

Rajendra Prasad as Diwakar
Archana as Bhuvana
Rupesh Kumar Choudhary as Sri Ram
Aakanksha Singh as Janaki
Subhalekha Sudhakar
Prabhas Sreenu
Chalaki Chanti
Chakrapani Ananda
Achyuth Kumar
Muralidhar Goud
Anil
Jabardasth Ram
Latha
Swetha
Ruhi
Sanjay Swarup
Appaji Ambarisha Darbha

Music

All music is composed by Ilayaraja.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Iru Kannulu Kannulu"	Rahman	S. P. Charan, Vibhavari Apte Joshi	4:13
2.	"Yedo Yejanmalodo"	M. M. Keeravani	Ananya Bhat	5:33
3.	"Veyi Venuvulu"	Chaitanya Prasad	Karthik, Vibhavari Apte Joshi	6:18
4.	"Rathrantha Rache"	Chaitanya Prasad	Yuvan Shankar Raja, Nithyasree Venkatramanan	5:36
5.	"Ottu Petti Raaja"	Rehman	S. P. Charan	4:53

Release and reception

Shashtipoorthi was released on 30 May 2025.

The Times of India rated it 2.5 out of 5 praising the music and cinematography, while criticizing the narration, and screenplay. Aditya Devulapally of Cinema Express rated it 1.5 out of 5, stating, "a technically strong melodrama marred by its outdated sensibilities".

The Hans India rated the movie 3/5 stars.

References

↑ Sistu, Suhas (30 May 2025). "'Shashtipoorthi' review: A heartfelt family drama rooted in values and emotions". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (21 May 2025). "Aakanksha Singh returns to Telugu cinema with 'Shashtipoorthi'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
↑ Sistu, Suhas (6 May 2025). "'Shashtipoorthi' promises a musical & nostalgic ride; releasing on May 30". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
↑ "మే 30న రాజేంద్ర ప్రసాద్ షష్టిపూర్తి" (in Telugu). Chitrajyothy. 6 May 2025. Archived from the original on 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
↑ Harsh, B. H. (6 May 2025). "Shashtipoorthi makers set a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
↑ "Shashtipoorthi Movie Review: A relatable relationship drama, held back by a plodding screenplay". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
↑ Devulapally, Aditya (1 June 2025). "Shashtipoorthi movie review: A technically strong melodrama marred by its outdated sensibilities". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
↑ Sistu, Suhas (30 May 2025). "'Shashtipoorthi' review: A heartfelt family drama rooted in values and emotions". The Hans India. Retrieved 24 February 2026.

External links

Shashtipoorthi at IMDb

[1] Sistu, Suhas (30 May 2025). "'Shashtipoorthi' review: A heartfelt family drama rooted in values and emotions". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

[2] Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (21 May 2025). "Aakanksha Singh returns to Telugu cinema with 'Shashtipoorthi'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

[3] Sistu, Suhas (6 May 2025). "'Shashtipoorthi' promises a musical & nostalgic ride; releasing on May 30". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

[మే_30న_రాజేంద్ర_ప్రసాద్_షష్టిపూర్తి-4] "మే 30న రాజేంద్ర ప్రసాద్ షష్టిపూర్తి" (in Telugu). Chitrajyothy. 6 May 2025. Archived from the original on 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.

[5] Harsh, B. H. (6 May 2025). "Shashtipoorthi makers set a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

[6] "Shashtipoorthi Movie Review: A relatable relationship drama, held back by a plodding screenplay". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

[7] Devulapally, Aditya (1 June 2025). "Shashtipoorthi movie review: A technically strong melodrama marred by its outdated sensibilities". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

[8] Sistu, Suhas (30 May 2025). "'Shashtipoorthi' review: A heartfelt family drama rooted in values and emotions". The Hans India. Retrieved 24 February 2026.