Panchakshari(2010)
Panchakshari is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action film directed by V. Samudra. The film stars Anushka Shetty in a triple role as Panchakshari, Honey, and Goddess Durga. Samrat Reddy plays Sriram, the husband. The story follows a village woman believed to be divine who is killed by a villain seeking treasure under a temple. Her spirit possesses her modern cousin to seek revenge. The film blends rural devotion with supernatural revenge. Critics gave it mixed reviews, praising Anushka Shetty's performance but criticizing the weak screenplay. The film was released on June 11, 2010.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 June 2010
- Director
- V. Samudra
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A village woman named Panchakshari is treated as a goddess by her people. She dies suddenly in a fire. Her husband discovers her look-alike cousin Honey in the city. He brings Honey to the village to help their unconscious daughter. But dark secrets about Panchakshari's death emerge. A villain's greed for treasure leads to a supernatural showdown.
“When the goddess returns, evil falls.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Panchakshari
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Nassar & Brahmanandam (37 films together), Brahmanandam & Chandramohan (31 films together), M. S. Narayana & Raghu Babu (22 films together), and Nassar & M. S. Narayana (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Panchakshari' refers to a five-syllable sacred chant in Hinduism, tying to the goddess theme.
- Director V. Samudra had previously worked as an assistant director on several big Telugu films before this solo venture.
- Actress Priyamani, who played the dual role, had to rapidly switch between intense emotional scenes and action sequences.
- The movie was shot in real temple locations in Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic religious atmosphere.
- It underperformed at the box office despite heavy promotion around its supernatural and family drama elements.
- A special makeup team was used to create subtle differences between Priyamani's two characters in the film.
- The climax scene involving fire rituals was filmed with strict safety precautions due to the use of real flames.