''Shekar'' is a 2022 Indian

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-language thriller film directed by Jeevitha Rajashekar. A remake of the Malayalam film ''

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'' (2018), the film stars Dr. Rajashekar and

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, who reprises her role from the original. This film marks Jeevitha's return to direction after a break.

Plot

Cast

* Dr. Rajashekar as Shekar *

as Indu, wife of Shekar * Muskaan Khubchandhani *

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as Shekar's daughter * Kishore as Mallikarjun *

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* Bharani Shankar *

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* Shravan Raghavendra *

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as an advocate (cameo appearance)

Production

The film was initially announced with newcomer Lalith as the director. The film is the first time Rajasekhar is in a film with both his wife Jeevitha and daughter Shivani.

Soundtrack

Release

The film was scheduled to release on

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but was delayed and released on 20 May 2022. Following the film's release, financer A. Parandhama Reddy approached the city civil court in

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, and petitioned that Jeevitha and Rajashekar have failed to repay the loan of 65

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. As the makers failed to repay payback the loan within the given deadline, the court halted the screening of film on 22 May 2022, attaching its world negative rights. Actor Rajasekhar responded through

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that "some people have conspired and stopped our film from screening." As of 24 May 2022, the court allowed the screening of the film.

Reception

Prakash Pecheti of ''

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'' wrote that "Though ''Shekar'' does vary from the Malayalam of making, the Telugu version is a stimulating drama. Jeevitha deftly steers the film to perfection by staying true to the original". Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''

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'' opined that "''Shekar'' is a detour from the norm for Telugu cinema and is an earnest attempt. If only it had more spark in the performances and better music". Thadhagath Pathi of ''

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'' stated that "the film manages to hold its own despite a few tweaks, sticking to the soul of the original". A critic from ''

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'' said that "On the whole, ''Shekar'' is an emotional thriller that has a decent premise and able performances. The storyline is good but the needed thrills and slow pace are slightly missing. If you ignore these factors, Shekar ends up a passable watch this weekend".

References

{{Reflist Telugu remakes of Malayalam films 2022 films 2020s Telugu-language films Indian thriller films 2022 thriller films