"Shastry Virudh Shastry" is an action-packed family drama centered around the clash of two men who share the same last name but stand on opposite sides of the law. The film explores themes of family loyalty, justice, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals when they are caught between their principles and personal relationships. The protagonist, Vikram Shastry, finds himself pitted against Raghav Shastry, his estranged uncle, who is entangled in criminal activities. The story follows Vikram’s struggle to maintain his moral compass while seeking justice for his family, against a backdrop of deceit, betrayal, and revenge.
The film opens in the small town of Bharatpur, where Vikram Shastry (played by Vijay Deverakonda) is a young, idealistic police officer. Vikram is known for his strong moral principles and his commitment to fighting crime in his community. He comes from a respected family, with his father, Madhusudan Shastry (played by Anupam Kher), being a retired judge who has always upheld the law and justice. Vikram’s life takes a sudden turn when he is assigned to investigate a string of mysterious and violent crimes that have been plaguing the town.
As Vikram delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a shocking truth — the crimes are linked to his own family. The mastermind behind these activities is none other than his estranged uncle, Raghav Shastry (played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui), a former politician turned criminal mastermind. Raghav, once a respected figure in Bharatpur, had fallen into corruption and was involved in illegal activities, including money laundering, extortion, and underground arms deals. Years ago, Raghav had a falling out with Vikram’s father, Madhusudan, over their differing views on justice and law, which led to their estrangement.
- IMDB Rating - 7/10
- Directors - Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Nandita Roy
- Writers - Anu Singh Choudhary, Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Nandita Roy
- Stars - Kabir Pahwa, Paresh Rawal, Shiv Panditt
