Shukra(2021)
Telugu119 mins
A couple enters a city ruled by cruel thugs but an unsettling affair reopens unexpected twists and creates new tensions for them. Will they stick together through it all?
Director:Suku Purvaj
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 23 April 2021
- Director
- Suku Purvaj
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A couple moves to a city controlled by violent criminals. Their relationship is tested by a disturbing affair, leading to new conflicts and surprises. They must decide if they can stay together through the turmoil.
“A city of thugs. A dangerous affair. Can love survive?”
Film Details
5.3Rating
119Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date23 April 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionloveidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
P
Prithvi TiwaryCI Rajendra
→#2
S
Srijitha GhoshActor
→#3
M
Milan RathiActor
→#4
A
Arvind KrishnaActor
→#5
S
Suku PurvajDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Shukra' refers to the planet Venus in Telugu, symbolizing love and desire in the story.
- Director Suku Purvaj also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life urban crime reports.
- It was shot entirely in Hyderabad over a tight 25-day schedule to keep production costs low.
- Actress Harshika Poonacha learned to ride a scooter specifically for her role in the movie.
- The film uses a distinctive blue-grey color palette to create a tense, moody atmosphere.
- Despite its 2021 release, it faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting its theater run.
- A minor character's tattoo design was inspired by traditional Telugu folk art motifs.