Shiva (film)
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Shiva is a 1989 Telugu-language film. The 1989 Indian film starring Akkineni Nagarjuna
and Amala
which deals with violence
and student politics inside the college campus. The film was written by Tanikella Bharani
and directed by film-maker Ram Gopal Verma who made his debut with this film. The film's original soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja
. Later this movie was dubbed in Tamil as Udhayam.
Shiva was completely remade in Hindi language in 1990 retaining the principal star cast including Nagarjuna. However, Paresh Rawal
& Raj Zutshi replaced the respective characters of the Telugu version. It got released on December 7, 1990 across India. The film was received well in Mumbai, kolkata and was critically acclaimed. The Hindi version was screened at International Film festival in kolkata. The Hindi version was lengthier than the 1990 Telugu version. Ram Gopal Varma later went on to release a second Hindi remake
of the film in 2006.
It turns out that JD is a student leader, a big-man-on-campus, who is the (unopposed) President of the Student Union at the college. He is also the lowest rung in a gang ladder that reaches through Ganesh, the local goon, to Bhavani (Raghuvaran
). Bhavani uses this network to provide political (and criminal, as needed) muscle to the local politician Machiraju (Kota Srinivasa Rao
).
Siva (Nagarjuna
) is a new student at college. He joins a small group of friends including Malli (Subhalekha Sudhakar
) and Asha (Amala
). JD is known to cause petty troubles (such as leering at the girls and insulting the professors). He falls upon Siva in a chance encounter. When he provokes Shiva, Shiva hits back. Further, Shiva chases JD across campus in plain sight and inflicts vicious punishment. JD is shocked as nobody has previously confronted him like this for fear of his gang connections.
This incident sparks two things. JD fetches Ganesh to sort out Shiva, and, Malli and the other students, now encouraged by Shiva's actions, implore Shiva to run for President at the next election. Shiva proposes that the more qualified but nerdy Naresh (Jagan) run instead. Ganesh first attempts to talk Shiva out of it. But Shiva tells him off, claiming that college matters are to be kept within the campus community and that lowly gangsters from outside need not interfere.
When Ganesh attempts to use force, Shiva beats him back too. The matter comes before Bhavani. Bhavani is mildly annoyed, but he studies Shiva as a potential replacement for JD. At his behest, Naresh is assaulted and rendered unable to run. At this point, Shiva accepts the nomination and decides to run.
Meanwhile, Bhavani has other troubles. He refuses to side with a worker's union leader Krishna Reddy. Krishna Reddy takes his plight to Shiva; Shiva agrees to help in return for muscle; and Krishna Reddy provides this by calling upon the workers. Around this time, Asha expresses a romantic interest in Shiva. The friendship progresses and they eventually marry.
The stage is now set. Bhavani launches a set of sniper attacks on those close to Shiva. Shiva retaliates in kind and takes out many of Bhavani's leaders. Machiraju notices that Shiva is launching a fitting response to Bhavani and decides to stop supporting Bhavani. Angered, humiliated and defeated, Bhavani strikes Shiva's home.
A final fight ensues in which eventually, Shiva manages to kill Bhavani, ridding the city of one of its most terrifying anti-social elements, while personally coming to terms with the fact that he lost his wife in the bargain. This tragic ending happens in the Hindi version. In the Telugu version, Shiva kills Bhavani but loses Keerthi, his niece in the bargain.
.
Akkineni Nagarjuna
Akkineni Nagarjuna is an Indian film actor in Tollywood and Bollywood. He is a producer and one of the lead actors in Telugu cinema.- Early life :...
and Amala
Amala (actress)
Amala Akkineni is an Indian film actress and Animal welfare activist. She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films.-Biography:...
which deals with violence
Violence
Violence is the use of physical force to apply a state to others contrary to their wishes. violence, while often a stand-alone issue, is often the culmination of other kinds of conflict, e.g...
and student politics inside the college campus. The film was written by Tanikella Bharani
Tanikella Bharani
Tanikella Bharani is a critically acclaimed, multi-faceted actor from Tollywood and a writer. He is a playwrighter, a dialogue writer, screen writer, poet, magazine editor, an actor and a director...
and directed by film-maker Ram Gopal Verma who made his debut with this film. The film's original soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry. He is regarded as one of the finest music composers in India. Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, and a songwriter...
. Later this movie was dubbed in Tamil as Udhayam.
Shiva was completely remade in Hindi language in 1990 retaining the principal star cast including Nagarjuna. However, Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal is an Indian actor of Gujarati background.Making his film debut in 1984, he mainly played supporting and villain roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Since 2000 he has mostly played comic roles.- Family and early life :...
& Raj Zutshi replaced the respective characters of the Telugu version. It got released on December 7, 1990 across India. The film was received well in Mumbai, kolkata and was critically acclaimed. The Hindi version was screened at International Film festival in kolkata. The Hindi version was lengthier than the 1990 Telugu version. Ram Gopal Varma later went on to release a second Hindi remake
Shiva (2006 film)
Shiva is a 2006 Hindi film produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film is a remake of the 1989 Telugu film of the same name, which was the debut film of Varma as a director...
of the film in 2006.
Synopsis
The film opens with a bunch of gangsters, led by Ganesh, waiting outside the (fictional) VAS college of Arts & Sciences. A college student JD (JD Chakravarthy) gestures to the goons and they proceed to savagely assault another student and his friends.It turns out that JD is a student leader, a big-man-on-campus, who is the (unopposed) President of the Student Union at the college. He is also the lowest rung in a gang ladder that reaches through Ganesh, the local goon, to Bhavani (Raghuvaran
Raghuvaran
Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He became famous for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. He has acted in more than 150 Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films...
). Bhavani uses this network to provide political (and criminal, as needed) muscle to the local politician Machiraju (Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao is a versatile Indian film actor in Telugu Cinema. He is known for his negative roles, character roles and comedy timing. He also served as an MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999-2004.He was a theater artist with Rangasthalam for...
).
Siva (Nagarjuna
Akkineni Nagarjuna
Akkineni Nagarjuna is an Indian film actor in Tollywood and Bollywood. He is a producer and one of the lead actors in Telugu cinema.- Early life :...
) is a new student at college. He joins a small group of friends including Malli (Subhalekha Sudhakar
Subhalekha Sudhakar
Subhalekha Sudhakar is an Indian film actor in Telugu cinema. He has acted in over 96 films. He is brother-in-law of legendary singer S. P. Balasubramaniam. He has acted in a few Tamil films as well. He made his acting debut in K. Viswanath's film Subhalekha. This gave him the screen name...
) and Asha (Amala
Amala (actress)
Amala Akkineni is an Indian film actress and Animal welfare activist. She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films.-Biography:...
). JD is known to cause petty troubles (such as leering at the girls and insulting the professors). He falls upon Siva in a chance encounter. When he provokes Shiva, Shiva hits back. Further, Shiva chases JD across campus in plain sight and inflicts vicious punishment. JD is shocked as nobody has previously confronted him like this for fear of his gang connections.
This incident sparks two things. JD fetches Ganesh to sort out Shiva, and, Malli and the other students, now encouraged by Shiva's actions, implore Shiva to run for President at the next election. Shiva proposes that the more qualified but nerdy Naresh (Jagan) run instead. Ganesh first attempts to talk Shiva out of it. But Shiva tells him off, claiming that college matters are to be kept within the campus community and that lowly gangsters from outside need not interfere.
When Ganesh attempts to use force, Shiva beats him back too. The matter comes before Bhavani. Bhavani is mildly annoyed, but he studies Shiva as a potential replacement for JD. At his behest, Naresh is assaulted and rendered unable to run. At this point, Shiva accepts the nomination and decides to run.
Meanwhile, Bhavani has other troubles. He refuses to side with a worker's union leader Krishna Reddy. Krishna Reddy takes his plight to Shiva; Shiva agrees to help in return for muscle; and Krishna Reddy provides this by calling upon the workers. Around this time, Asha expresses a romantic interest in Shiva. The friendship progresses and they eventually marry.
The stage is now set. Bhavani launches a set of sniper attacks on those close to Shiva. Shiva retaliates in kind and takes out many of Bhavani's leaders. Machiraju notices that Shiva is launching a fitting response to Bhavani and decides to stop supporting Bhavani. Angered, humiliated and defeated, Bhavani strikes Shiva's home.
A final fight ensues in which eventually, Shiva manages to kill Bhavani, ridding the city of one of its most terrifying anti-social elements, while personally coming to terms with the fact that he lost his wife in the bargain. This tragic ending happens in the Hindi version. In the Telugu version, Shiva kills Bhavani but loses Keerthi, his niece in the bargain.
Songs
The soundtrack is composed by Maestro IlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry. He is regarded as one of the finest music composers in India. Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, and a songwriter...
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| Telugu | Tamil | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Botany Paatamundi | Botany Paadamundu | Botany Chodenge |
| Anando Brahma | Achacho Penmai | Aanando Brahma Govindo Hari |
| Kiss Me Wrong Number | Kiss Me Wrong Number | Kiss Me Hello |
| Sarasalu Chalu | Idhu Neeyum | Mere Qadar Jani |
| Yennilyallo Malliyallo | Aadalgalo Paadalgalo | N/A |
Awards
- Ram Gopal VarmaRam Gopal VarmaRam Gopal Varma is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer...
- Nandi Award for Best DirectorNandi Award for Best DirectorThe Nandi Award for Best Director winners:... - Nagarjuna Akkineni - Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu