Shukra (film)

Shukra
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySuku Purvaj/Poorvaaj
Written byVenkata Siva Kumar Kaku
Screenplay bySuku Purvaj/Poorvaaj
Story bySuku Purvaj/Poorvaaj
Produced byTeja Palle
Padmanabha Reddy
StarringArvind Krishna
Srijita Ghosh
CinematographyJagadeesh Bommisetti
Edited byShiva Sarvani
Music byAshirvad
Production
companies
Vizag film factory
Rujala Entertainments
Vedaa Studios
Release date
  • 23 April 2021 (2021-04-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Shukra[1][2] is a Telugu-language action thriller film, directed by Suku Purvaj/Poorvaaj, and produced by Padmanabha Reddy and Teja Palle under the banners of Vizag Film Factory, Rujala Entertainments, and Vedaa Studios. The film stars Arvind Krishna, Srijita Ghosh, in the lead roles, with a supporting cast, Vishal Bhargav, Sanjeev Raai and others

Plot

In the city of Vizag, a notorious mafia gang called "Thugs" commits a series of heinous crimes, targeting wealthy families and looting them. Amidst this crime-ridden atmosphere, William, also known as Willi (Arvind Krishna), moves to Vizag with his wife. Willi is a businessman who runs his own company, while his beautiful wife, Ria (Srijita Ghosh), desires more time and attention from him.

After their move to Vizag, the couple finally finds some privacy, and Ria wishes for Willi to spend more time with her. For her birthday, she requests a house party, inviting her close friends to celebrate at their home. However, on the night of the party, a shocking incident unfolds, where Ria and two others are murdered.

The story unravels as Willi sets out to uncover who committed these murders, the reasons behind them, and how he ultimately seeks justice for his wife and friends.

Cast

  • Arvind Krishna as Willy
  • Srijita Ghosh as Ria
  • Vishal Bhargav as Shiv
  • Sanjeev Raaj as Raj
  • Milan Rathi as George
  • Jaspreet Kaur as Anu
  • Rajan Tiwari as CI Rajendar

Production

The film is directed by Suku Purvaj/Poorvaaj,[3] and the cinematography is handled by Jagadeesh Bommisetti,[4] while the editing is done by Shiva Sarvani. The music for the film is composed by Ashirvad, with lyrics penned by Gowri Sankar Nadipalli. Costume design is credited to Kamaal H Khan, and Venkata Siva Kumar Kaku contributed as the Associate Dialogue Writer.

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack was composed by Ashirvad.[5] The audio rights were acquired by Lahari Music

Track Listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."I Love You"Gowri Sankar NadipalliSourav Roy, Asha Kiran5:15
2."Chora Chakora"Gowri Sankar NadipalliAshique Ali, Maneesha Pandranki3:46
Total length:8:34

Release

Theatrical

Shukra was released on 23 April 2021[6][7]

Home Media

Shukra was available on Amazon Prime Video for streaming

Reception

Film got neutral reviews, most notable sites like, 123Telugu,[8] IndiaGlitz,[9][10][11][12][13][14][15] Andhra Jyothy, 10tv issued a 2.75 out of 5 stars for this film

References

  1. ^ Lahari Music | T-Series (2021-04-12). Shukra Official Trailer - Telugu | Arvind Krishna, Srijitaa Ghosh | Suku Purvaj | Ashirvad. Retrieved 2025-01-13 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ "Shukra Movie Trailer Launch". www.ragalahari.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  3. ^ Today, Telangana (2021-04-24). "Shukra, a subject-driven film: Suku Purvaj". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  4. ^ Movie Volume (2021-04-17). DOP Jagadeesh Bommisetti speech about Shukra Movie | Movie Volume |. Retrieved 2025-01-13 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "Shukra | Song - I Love You (Lyrical)". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  6. ^ "Shukra (2021) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date". BookMyShow. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  7. ^ "ఏది ఏమైనా మా సినిమా రిలీజవుతుంది | Shukra Movie Will Be Released As Per The Schedule | Sakshi". www.sakshi.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  8. ^ 123telugu (2021-04-23). "Shukra Telugu Movie Review". 123telugu.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Shukra review. Shukra Telugu movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  10. ^ "ShukraUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  11. ^ A, Rajababu (2021-04-23). "శుక్ర మూవీ రివ్యూ అండ్ రేటింగ్". telugu.filmibeat.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  12. ^ Telugu, 10TV; sekhar (2021-04-23). "Shukra Movie : బ్రిలియంట్ థ్రిల్లర్ 'శుక్ర' – మూవీ రివ్యూ." 10TV Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 2025-01-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Theprimetalks (2021-04-24). "Shukra Movie Review and Rating [2/5] Hit or Flop Talk". theprimetalks.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  14. ^ 123telugu (2021-04-23). "Shukra Telugu Movie Review".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ Telugu, TV9 (2021-04-20). "ఇటు సినిమా ఓకే అవడం, అటు నాన్నగారు చనిపోవడం రెండూ ఒకేసారి జరిగాయి: సుకు పూర్వజ్". TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 2025-01-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)