Ishtam(2001)
Ishtam (2001) is a Telugu romantic drama film co-directed by Vikram Kumar and Raj Kumar. The lead cast includes Charan Dodla, Shriya Saran in her debut role, Poonam Dhillon, and Chandra Mohan. The story follows Karthik, a wealthy and carefree college student, and Neha, a kind-hearted girl who falls in love with him. Their relationship faces an unexpected obstacle when Karthik’s mother Lakshmi refuses to approve their marriage due to a painful secret from her past. The film is notable for its emotional depth, melodious music composed by DJ Gopinath, and strong performances. Critics praised the music and direction but noted a lack of entertainment value. Ishtam was released in 2001 and remains memorable as Charan Dodla’s only film appearance.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, ZEE5, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- Vikram
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m 0
Storyline
Karthik is a rich, lazy college student who loves to tease new students. Neha is a sweet, motherless girl who joins his college. After Neha saves Karthik’s mother from an accident, she falls in love with Karthik. But Karthik’s mother refuses to let them marry. A hidden secret from her past threatens to destroy their love.
“Love can heal the deepest wounds”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ishtam
Cast reunions in this film: Shriya Saran & Vikram (2 films together).