Asthram(2006)
'Asthram' (2006) is a Telugu-language action crime film directed by Suresh Krishna. It stars Vishnu Manchu, Anushka Shetty, and Jackie Shroff. The story follows Shiva, a police officer who goes undercover to dismantle a terrorist network. He discovers that his senior officer, Surya, is the mastermind behind the plot. The film is a remake of the Hindi film 'Sarfarosh' (1999). It was released in 2006 and received mixed reviews. The film is notable for its action sequences and its focus on patriotism. It is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 February 2006
- Director
- Suresh Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young police officer named Shiva goes undercover to stop a terrorist attack. He must infiltrate a dangerous network and find the leader. But he discovers that the enemy is someone he trusts. His mission becomes a fight for survival and justice.
“One man can stop a war.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Asthram
Cast reunions in this film: Suresh Krishna & Suresh Krissna (19 films together), Ravi Prakash & Raghu Babu (7 films together), Raghu Babu & Vishnu Manchu (7 films together), Anushka Shetty & Raghu Babu (5 films together), Sarath Babu & Sumalatha (5 films together), and Sarath Babu & Suresh Krissna (5 films together).
Trivia
- Asthram is a direct remake of the 1999 Hindi film Sarfarosh, which starred Aamir Khan.
- This was one of the few Telugu films where actor Vishnu Manchu played a police officer early in his career.
- The film marked actress Anushka Shetty's second collaboration with director Suresh Krissna after Super.
- Despite being a remake, the film's music was composed by S.A. Rajkumar instead of retaining the original score.
- Director Suresh Krissna was known for Tamil and Hindi films, making Asthram a rare Telugu directorial for him.
- The movie's release came during a period when several South Indian remakes of Bollywood action dramas were being produced.
- Actor Jackie Shroff, who had a supporting role, was also part of the original Hindi version Sarfarosh.