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keshava(2017)

6.5/10
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

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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

Frequently Asked Questions