Tharun Bhascker is back on screen, this time as an actor, with the upcoming Telugu film Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi. Directed by debutant Sajeev AR and produced by S Originals in collaboration with Movie Verse Studios, the film promises a unique take on rural relationships, blending realism with metaphorical storytelling. The makers unveiled the film’s title and a concept video that has already started stirring curiosity.
The title poster, though not revealing the faces of the lead pair, sets the tone of a rustic marital conflict. With a fight scene between the characters in the backdrop, the imagery hints at the central tension in the story. The real twist, however, comes in the concept video, which introduces Eesha Rebba as Kondaveeti Prashanti, a spirited village woman. Tharun Bhascker plays her husband, Ambati Omkar Naidu. While the two get married, the harmony doesn’t last long as conflict soon brews between them.
The film creatively uses cockfights as a metaphor to depict the emotional and psychological battles between the couple. It’s a symbolic and culturally rich way of showing power struggles and personal ego clashes in a marriage set in a traditional village setting. Jay Krish’s background score stands out, adding a strong rural essence and emotional depth to the visuals. The music enhances the setting and complements the thematic intensity of the concept video.
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi is scheduled for release on August 1st and is shaping up to be a fresh and grounded story that merges local flavor with universal emotions. The film's creative approach to storytelling and the chemistry between the lead pair are already creating buzz, positioning it as one of the most interesting Telugu releases of the season.
