Ishti (2016)

Ishti (2016) poster

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.

Director: G. Prabha
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
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Screenplay

Editing: B. Lenin
Production: Creative Creations
Country: India
Language: Sanskrit
Original Language: sa

Trailer

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More Films by Director: G. Prabha
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Ishti?
Ishti was directed by G. Prabha.
Who stars in Ishti?
Ishti stars Nedumudi Venu, Athira Patel, Anoop Krishnan, Jijoy Rajagopal, Preeja Madhu, Lakshmi Gopakumar.
How long is Ishti?
Ishti has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Ishti?
Ishti is a Drama film.
Where was Ishti produced?
Ishti was produced in India.