Shivam(2015)
Shivam is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language romantic action comedy film directed by Sreenivasa Reddy. It stars Ram Pothineni and Raashii Khanna in lead roles. The story follows a young man who helps couples marry against their parents' wishes, but his life changes when he mistakes an actress's rehearsal for a proposal. The film features a dual identity twist involving a friend's suicide. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the music and visuals but criticized the length and predictability. The film was produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under the Sri Sravanthi Movies banner and released in October 2015.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5, Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 2 October 2015
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A happy-go-lucky young man named Shiva mistakes an actress's rehearsal for a love proposal. He chases her, but she keeps rejecting him. When gangsters and a rival enter the picture, he must protect her while hiding a dark secret about his past. Can he win her heart and survive the chaos?
“Love is a crazy ride.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shivam
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Posani Krishna Murali (33 films together), Devi Sri Prasad & Brahmanandam (21 films together), Posani Krishna Murali & Saptagiri (18 films together), Brahmanandam & Jaya Prakash Reddy (15 films together), Devi Sri Prasad & Posani Krishna Murali (10 films together), and Brahmanandam & Ram Pothineni (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's working title was 'Shivam: The Fearless' before being shortened to just 'Shivam'.
- Director Sreenivasa Reddy is also a noted cinematographer, having worked on several other Telugu films.
- The movie was shot in a tight schedule of around 40 days, primarily in and around Hyderabad.
- Actress Dimple Chopade, who plays the female lead, made her Telugu debut with this film.
- A key action sequence involving a bus chase was inspired by similar scenes in classic Telugu cinema.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Anup Rubens, includes a song that reuses a tune from one of his earlier hits.
- Despite its action-comedy genre, the film performed modestly at the box office upon release.
