Siksha (transl. Punishment) is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. The film stars Suhasini Maniratnam and Sarath Babu in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1984 Tamil film Sirai.
Production Details
- Directed by: Relangi Narasimha Rao
- Story by: Anuradha Ramanan
- Dialogues by: Aatreya
- Produced by: Sashi Bhushan
- Cinematography: S. Gopal Reddy
- Music by: K. V. Mahadevan
- Production Company: Sarathi Studios
- Distributed by: AVM Productions
- Release Date: 12 July 1985
- Country: India
- Language: Telugu
Cast
The film features Suhasini Maniratnam and Sarath Babu in the principal roles.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics written by Acharya Aatreya. The track listing includes:
- "Paduthu Vuntanu" – P. Susheela (5:01)
- "Erraga Burraga" – Vani Jairam (4:40)
- "Naa Vyasuku" – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela (4:25)
- "Vidhi Pagalesina" – K. J. Yesudas (3:44)
Total length: 17:50
Reception
A critic from Andhra Jyothi praised the film for its thoughtful story, noting that it explores themes of caste and religion while highlighting humanity. A critic from Prajasakti commended the director for portraying the source novel in a heart-wrenching manner, particularly noting the impact of the second half. A critic from Visalaandhra described the film as being based on themes of wedding vows, a wife's responsibility toward her husband, and their role in society, praising the dialogues and the director's ability to handle emotional content.
