
keshava(2017)
Telugu116 mins
keshava (2017) is a 116-minute Telugu film directed by Sudhir Varma. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, keshava stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2017.
Director:Sudhir Varma
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 May 2017
- Director
- Sudhir Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A law student seeks revenge on the people responsible for his family's fatal accident. He carries out a series of killings, which leads a special officer to investigate him. With help from a woman named Satyabhama, he evades the police to complete his mission.
“A student's quest for revenge turns into a deadly game.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
116Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date19 May 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Keshava' is one of the many names of the Hindu god Vishnu, linking the protagonist's quest for justice to divine retribution.
- Director Sudheer Varma cited the Hollywood film 'Law Abiding Citizen' as a key inspiration for the movie's revenge-thriller plot.
- Actor Nikhil Siddharth performed many of his own stunts, including a lengthy chase sequence on a moving train, without a body double.
- The movie was shot extensively in real locations across Hyderabad and Warangal to maintain a gritty, realistic atmosphere.
- Composer Sunny M.R., known for his work in Tamil and Hindi films, made his Telugu music debut with the soundtrack of 'Keshava'.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following for its unique background score and tight editing in the action sequences.
- A key subplot involving the protagonist's heart condition was added to heighten the tension and physical limitations during his mission.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in keshava
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