Siddham(2009)
Siddham is a 2009 Telugu-language action film directed by J.D. Chakravarthy. It stars Jagapati Babu as Daya, an encounter specialist, alongside Sindhu Menon, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Mukul Dev. The story follows Daya, a police officer who has killed 56 criminals in encounters. He balances his violent job with a loving family. When his wife Gauri is murdered, he becomes a rogue cop seeking revenge. The film is inspired by the Hindi film Ab Tak Chhappan. It received mixed reviews for its predictable plot but praised Jagapati Babu's performance. The movie was released on 12 February 2009.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- J. D. Chakravarthy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Daya is an encounter specialist who has killed 56 criminals. He loves his wife and daughter. A gang war between Bilal and Chota pulls him into danger. When his wife is murdered, Daya must find the killer. He becomes a rogue cop and takes on the entire underworld alone.
“Ready for the next encounter.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Siddham
Cast reunions in this film: Jagapathi Babu & Kota Srinivasa Rao (10 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Subbaraju (10 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Narsing Yadav (6 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & J. D. Chakravarthy (5 films together), Jagapathi Babu & J. D. Chakravarthy (3 films together), and Jagapathi Babu & Subbaraju (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Siddham' means 'ready' in Sanskrit, reflecting the protagonist's constant state of alertness.
- Director J. D. Chakravarthi also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from real-life police encounters in Hyderabad.
- This was one of the few films where actor Kota Srinivasa Rao played a police commissioner, a role often given to other character actors.
- The movie faced censorship delays due to its gritty portrayal of police encounters and vigilante justice.
- Composer Chakri's background score was noted for its heavy use of percussion to heighten the tense atmosphere.
- The film was shot extensively in the old city areas of Hyderabad to capture a raw, urban feel.
- Despite its action-thriller genre, the film did not feature a major romantic subplot, which was uncommon for Telugu cinema at the time.