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Overview
The film focuses on a very conservative Namboodiri family in a very regressive social milieu. Ishti centres around two main characters, a 70-year-old Ramavikraman Namboodiri, who is a Vedic scholar who preserves the fire from a Somayagam to light his funeral pyre, and Sreedevi, his young, third wife. Sreedevi stands up against orthodoxy. She manages to inspire her husband’s son from another marriage to read and write. The conflict between these characters and those who revolve around their lives is what the film is generally about. It then also becomes a strong comment on the attempt to balance worldly desires and the rigidity of caste and tradition.
A closer look
Ishti (2016) is a Sanskrit-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by G. Prabha. The cast includes Nedumudi Venu, Athira Patel, Anoop Krishnan, Jijoy Rajagopal. Runtime: 108 minutes.
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Ishti FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Ishti?
Ishti is listed as a Sanskrit-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Ishti?
Our source metadata lists 21 November 2016. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Ishti?
The listed director is G. Prabha.
Who is in the cast of Ishti?
The available cast credits include Nedumudi Venu, Athira Patel, Anoop Krishnan, Jijoy Rajagopal, Preeja Madhu. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Ishti?
The recorded runtime is 108 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Ishti?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Ishti about?
The film focuses on a very conservative Namboodiri family in a very regressive social milieu. Ishti centres around two main characters, a 70-year-old Ramavikraman Namboodiri, who is a Vedic scholar who preserves the fire from a Somayagam to light his funeral pyre, and Sreedevi, his young, third wife. Sreedevi stands up against orthodoxy. She manages to inspire her husband’s son from another marriage to read and write. The conflict between these characters and those who revolve around their lives is what the film is generally about. It then also becomes a strong comment on the attempt to balance worldly desires and the rigidity of caste and tradition.
Is a trailer available for Ishti?
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