Ardha Shathabdham

Movie is so realistic, intensive drama.music is awesome.. Well picturized,bgm is topnotch,,karthik is so realistic performance,navin chandra performance is so intensive...

Rawindra Pulle's Ardha Shathabdham presents a dark, gritty depiction of caste-based violence and honor killings in rural India. The story follows Karthik Rathnam, whose love life becomes a lens to explore societal norms and their consequences. While the film's pacing suffers in the first half, the latter half takes a compelling dive into the caste conflict. The village atmosphere is skillfully crafted, immersing viewers in the oppressive reality of rural caste systems. Although not without flaws, *Ardha Shathabdham* offers a strong critique of the slow pace of social progress, highlighting the pervasive nature of caste-related violence.

Forget about expectations it's not even worth watching.

*Ardha Shathabdham* contemplates the caste violence that still plagues Indian society, despite decades of independence. The film opens with depictions of traditional occupations, grounding its themes in authentic rural life. Karthik Rathnam's role as a young lover is nuanced, providing an empathetic portrayal of caste-based struggles. While the first half feels slow, the latter half tackles serious societal issues, highlighting the challenges of caste discrimination. With powerful cinematography and effective background music, the film encapsulates rural life with authenticity. Though not perfect, *Ardha Shathabdham* is a thought-provoking film that reflects on the slow journey toward true equality in India.

Firstly the production values are too poor, It's not a regular masala film,it has unique story line,and I really enjoyed the movie, beautiful songs, But the plot does not have a strong point to prove.bad misunderstanding and lack of depth in character.. anyway, a story of this sort had to be told.after watching the film one is left with feeling that it could have been made better.a natural realistic movie.. locations are too good.. Very poor editing.. editor should cross check everything.dialogues are awesome..lyrics also so meaningfull.. Music director did excellent job.. wonderful tunes.......