Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
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| Directed by | A. R. Sajeev |
| Screenplay by | A. R. Sajeev Nanda Kishore Emani (dialogue) |
| Based on | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey by Vipin Das |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Deepak Yaragera |
| Edited by | A. R. Sajeev |
| Music by | Jay Krish |
Production companies | S Originals Movie Verse Studios |
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Running time | 130 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi (Shanti Mantra; lit. 'Om, Peace, Peace, Peace') is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by A. R. Sajeev. It is a remake of the 2022 Malayalam-language film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. The film stars Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba. The plot follows Prashanthi (Rebba), who unwillingly marries Omkar Naidu (Bhascker), a short-tempered male chauvinist. Upon receiving no support while suffering domestic violence, Prashanthi decides to resist.
Principal photography of the film began in April 2024 and wrapped up in December 2025, with majority of the filming taking place in Rajahmundry. The film was theatrically released on 30 January 2026.
Plot
Prashanthi gives up her dreams for love, only to fall into abusive relationships first with her lecturer and later with her husband, Omkar, who pretends to support her but turns violent and manipulative. After enduring trauma, betrayal, and a heartbreaking miscarriage, she secretly strengthens herself, escapes his control, and rebuilds her life by starting a successful business. When Omkar's abuse becomes public and reaches court, she refuses divorce, not out of love, but to ensure no other woman suffers the same fate.
Cast
- Tharun Bhascker as Ambati Omkar Naidu
- Eesha Rebba as Kondaveeti Prashanthi
- Brahmaji
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi as Prashanthi's father
- Brahmanandam as Judge
- Surabhi Prabhavathi as Omkar's mother
- Goparaju Vijay
Production
In April 2024, actor-filmmaker Tharun Bhascker was signed to play the lead in the Telugu remake of the Malayalam film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey.[2][3] Actress Eesha Rebba was also signed for the film, and Rebba joined principal photography which commenced in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.[4] Majority of the film was shot in Rajahmundry, and was wrapped up in December 2025.[5] The film's title was announced in July 2025.[6]
Release
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi was theatrically released on 30 January 2026. It was previously scheduled to release on 1 August 2025 but was postponed.[7] Later, it was rescheduled to release on 23 January 2026 but was pushed back by a week.[8]
Reception
Reviewing the film for The Hindu, Sangeetha Devi called "partly fun, partly simmering emotional drama" with "compelling performances" from Rebba and Bhascker.[9] Moneycontrol's Bhawana Tanmayi stated it was a "faithful remake", which worked in parts,[10] while Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express felt that the remake lacked the original's intensity. On technical aspects, Kavirayani added "the cinematography beautifully captures the Godavari landscape, adding visual appeal. The music, however, remains average and doesn’t elevate the emotional moments."[11]
BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle, who rated the film 1+1⁄2 stars out of 5, criticized the film, saying, "the Telugu adaptation lacks the novelty, sharpness and emotional depth required to keep the audience engaged."[12]
References
- ^ "Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ Kumar, R. Manoj (16 April 2024). "Tharun Bhascker to lead Telugu remake Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey". OTTPlay.
- ^ "Another Malayalam Remake a bad move by Tollywood director?". Deccan Chronicle. 18 April 2024.
- ^ Goud, M. Priyanka (23 April 2024). "Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba team up for Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey Telugu remake". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi gets a release date". Cinema Express. 7 December 2025.
- ^ "'Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey' Telugu remake titled 'Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi'; release date announced". The Hindu. 6 July 2025. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ^ "Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba's 'Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi' to release on 1 August". The South First. 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Telugu rom-com entertainer gets postponed by a week". 123telugu.com. 16 January 2026.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (30 January 2026). "'Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi' movie review: Eesha Rebba, Tharun Bhascker shine in this sharp critique of patriarchy". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ^ Bhawana, Tanmayi (31 January 2026). "Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi movie review: A faithful remake of the original but entertains in bits and pieces". Moneycontrol.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (30 January 2026). "Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Movie Review: The remake misses the original's intensity". Cinema Express.
- ^ Prakash, B. V. S. (30 January 2026). "Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Review: A Slap On Telugu Audience's Face". Deccan Chronicle.