Panchakshari movie review: Panchakshari starring Anushka Shetty in a double rule has hit the theaters today. It remains to be seen if Anushka’s magic would work as in Arundhati. Anushka seems to be riding on the waves of success where her latest release Vedam has won her accolades. The faring of this movie would determine the market for women centric movies in the Telugu movie industry which is male dominated to a large extent.

In Panchakshari star cast, Anushka would be seen donning the role of a traditional village girl and a modern woman as well. The movie has been directed by Samudra. While in the traditional role Anushka is seen in sarees wearing jasmine flowers, the modern role showcases her in jeans and other western wear. The movies plot requires her to play the act of a Goddess as well. With her large expressive eyes she has played delivered this role extremely well.

Plot of Panchakshari has a devotional touch to it and revolves around the divine powers Anushka’s character is supposed to possess. Panchakshari (Anushka) is in Janagaon’s temple premises to a couple played by Chandra Mohan and Rajitha. Known to possess divine powers, Goddess comes over Panchakshari on every Ashada purnima during Bonalu. She comes of age and is married to a young lad Sriram played by Samrat. The movie takes a sudden twist when Pradeep Rawat kills Panchakshari in a bid to grab treasure under the temple. Post Panchakshari’s death events unfold in such a way that Samrat is forced to go to the city. It is here that he comes across the modern Panchakshari look alike and fashion enthusiast Honey Patel. What follows next forms the rest of the story.

Panchakshari movie flips between extreme devotion and action. Jatras and huge gatherings filled with colors flying everywhere are an integral part of the movie. Samrat did not get a meaty role in the movie and doesn’t get enough screen space. The temple priest played by Subbaraya Sarma has greater role instead. Pradeep Rawat did justice to his role as a villain. Anushka plays both the roles well though her mass song crosses the limit.

Watch Panchakshari for Anushka. The movie has traces of comedy but violence and devotion related scenes dominate the script. Those who do not have loud tastes can prefer to stay away.