Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi is the Telugu remake of the 2022 Malayalam film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey , directed by Vipin Das and starring Basil Joseph and Darshana Rajendran.

Released on January 30, 2026, this debut directorial venture by A.R. Sajeev features Tharun Bhascker as Omkar Naidu and Eesha Rebba as Prashanti (Shanti), a young woman forced into an abusive marriage after giving up her education dreams.

Plot Inspiration

The story centers on marital discord and a woman's fight against domestic abuse, mirroring the original's intense narrative of revolt against toxicity. While the core remains faithful, the Telugu version tweaks character names—Jaya becomes Shanti, tying into the chant-like title—and adjusts some scenes for local flavor, like Godavari settings.

However, reviews note it lacks the original's emotional punch, especially in the second half, with routine climax and weaker intensity despite strong court scenes questioning societal norms on abuse.

Cast and Crew Highlights

  • Leads : Eesha Rebba shines as the resilient wife, transitioning convincingly; Tharun Bhascker nails the Godavari-accented husband, with solid chemistry.
  • Supports : Brahmaji steals scenes with humor; Brahmanandam and others add depth.
  • Technicals : Scenic Godavari visuals impress, but music and editing fall flat.

Aspect| Telugu Remake (2026)| Malayalam Original (2022)
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Director| A.R. Sajeev (debut)| Vipin Das
Leads| Tharun Bhascker, Eesha Rebba| Basil Joseph, Darshana Rajendran
Strengths| Performances, message, visuals| Intensity, narrative grip
Weaknesses| Second half, lacks freshness| N/A (highly praised)
Reception| So-so, better for OTT| Hit, widely watched

Critical Buzz

Critics call it a partially successful remake that registers the anti- abuse message but can't match Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey 's impact—familiar plot hurts for OTT-savvy audiences. Eesha's performance is the standout , fueling off-screen pairing rumors with Tharun.

"Why is domestic abuse considered normal, and why does a woman fighting back become a spectacle?" – Key courtroom dialogue that resonates.

TL;DR : Remake of Malayalam's Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. Decent but dimmed by original's shadow.

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