
Sankham(2009)
Telugu155 mins
Sankham (2009) is a 155-minute Telugu film directed by Veeram Siva. Starring Gopichand and Trisha Krishnan.
Director:Veeram Siva
Mood:
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 September 2009
- Director
- Veeram Siva
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 35m 0
Storyline
A man follows his girlfriend back to India to marry her. Her family asks him to safely bring home a violent but timid relative. He must protect this relative from attacks by a rival village.
“A simple trip turns into a wild, dangerous ride.”
Film Details
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155Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date11 September 2009
Also Known AsShankam · Sankham · Fauladi Loha 2 · Phir Ek Most Wanted · Sivappu samy
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilyrevengefriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Shankam' refers to a conch shell, a traditional symbol in Indian culture often associated with auspicious beginnings.
- Director Siva, known for his mass entertainers, made this film early in his career before gaining wider fame with blockbusters like 'Sir' and 'Viswasam'.
- The comedy scenes heavily rely on the contrast between the timid relative and the protagonist's happy-go-lucky nature, a common trope in rural-centric Telugu comedies of that era.
- Actor Srikanth, who played the lead, was primarily known for romantic roles, making this action-comedy a slight departure from his usual image at the time.
- The plot involving rival villages and a protective mission is reminiscent of the 'village faction' film subgenre popular in Telugu cinema during the 2000s.
- Parts of the film were shot in and around Hyderabad, utilizing locations to depict the rural setting required for the story.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Chakri, a frequent collaborator with director Siva during that period.


