IntroductionHushar Pittalu became a hot topic even before its release, mainly because of the bold content shown in its teaser. The songs and trailer also attracted attention and created curiosity among young audiences. Featuring newcomers Ansh and Vasavi Ganeshan in the lead roles, the film is directed by Bikshu and released in theatres on August 15, 2026. Does Hushar Pittalu have enough elements to connect with the youth? Does the bold content serve a purpose beyond entertainment? Let us find out in the review.Plot SummaryRavi (Ansh) is a Class 10 topper who stands first in his school and is deeply interested in studies. However, Balu and his gang, a group of troublesome youngsters from his village, expose him to obscene videos on a mobile phone. Slowly, Ravi loses focus on his studies and starts becoming more interested in girls.Around the same time, Chitti (Vasavi Ganeshan), a girl from the same village, develops an attraction towards Ravi. As the attraction is mutual and both are at an immature age, they cross certain boundaries. They continue meeting secretly for some time.One day, Ravi and Chitti are unexpectedly caught together in a room by their parents. How do the parents react after seeing their children in such a situation? What decisions do they take? What happens in Ravi and Chitti's lives after the incident? Do they succeed in their love? How do the mistakes they make under the influence of teenage attraction change their lives? The rest of Hushar Pittalu revolves around these questions.AnalysisDirector Bikshu builds the story by combining bold content and entertainment with a message aimed at young people. Since the teaser and trailer openly highlighted the film's bold side, they created certain expectations among the youth.The first half offers two appealing songs, bold sequences and entertainment, giving its target audience plenty of engaging moments. But the film takes a noticeably different direction in the second half. The director gives considerable importance to family emotions and presents some of the situations in a touching manner.The introduction of Ravi and Chitti, the scenes between them, Ravi's conversations with Balu's gang and Chitti's adventures with Shailu Akka provide both entertainment and some thrilling moments.Once Ravi and Chitti's secret relationship is exposed, the major question is how the director will handle the second half. This is where the emotional aspect of the story becomes important. The film tries to explain what led Ravi and Chitti to make such mistakes and presents their circumstances in a way that helps the audience understand their actions.The movie also addresses issues such as mobile phone addiction from a young age, bad friendships and how these influences can push children in the wrong direction. At the same time, it shows the emotional pain parents may have to go through when their children take a wrong path.The climax is particularly emotional, and the director succeeds in conveying the film's core message convincingly. Overall, Bikshu blends youth-oriented entertainment, romance, family emotions and a social message in measured proportions.PerformancesAnsh as Masinapalli Ravi and Vasavi Ganeshan as Chitti deliver natural performances. Their pairing works well on screen. Despite being newcomers, both appear comfortable in the romantic portions as well as the emotional scenes.Chitti, in particular, comes across as a cute and appealing character. Ravi and Chitti are likely to connect well with the film's target youth audience.Govardhan, who plays Chitti's father, and Ramesh, who plays Ravi's father, do justice to their respective roles. The supporting friends' gang provides the required entertainment.Technical AspectsThough Hushar Pittalu is Bikshu's debut as a director, he handles the subject with confidence. His approach to the second-half emotions and the climax is one of the film's strengths.The music also support
