keshava(2017)
Keshava is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Sudheer Varma. It stars Nikhil Siddharth, Ritu Varma, and Ajay in lead roles. The story follows a law college student with a rare heart disease who seeks revenge for his family's murder. He must control his anger to survive while killing the culprits one by one. The film was produced by Abhishek Pictures and shot in Vizag. It received mixed reviews from critics but gained a cult following for its unique premise. The film was released on May 19, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 19 May 2017
- Director
- Sudhir Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A law student with a deadly heart condition cannot get angry. When his family is murdered in a planned accident, he must take revenge without losing his cool. He hunts down the killers one by one while hiding his secret from the police and his girlfriend.
“Control your anger or die.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for keshava
Cast reunions in this film: Sudhir Varma & Sunny M.R. (2 films together).
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.
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