Siva

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  • NR
  • 1989
  • 8.0  (3,880)

Siva is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Ram Gopal Varma and produced by Akkineni Venkat and Yarlagadda Surendra under their respective banners. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni and Amala Akkineni in lead roles, with Raghuvaran, Murali Mohan, and Kota Srinivasa Rao in supporting roles. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and the cinematography was handled by S. Gopala Reddy.

The story revolves around Siva (Nagarjuna Akkineni), a young student who joins a college in Hyderabad. He gets involved in the college politics and starts gaining popularity among the students. The college is dominated by a group of students led by a guy named Bhavani (Raghuvaran), who are involved in illegal activities. Siva stands up against the group and starts fighting against them. He also falls in love with a girl named Asha (Amala Akkineni), who is Bhavani's sister. Meanwhile, Bhavani plans revenge against Siva for causing trouble and affecting his business.

The film is known for its realistic portrayal of student politics and violence in colleges. It highlights the problems faced by students who are forced to get involved in politics in order to survive in colleges. It also depicts the nexus between college students and politicians and how they use the students for their own personal gain.

The film's soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja became extremely popular and is still remembered today. Songs like 'Arere Ani Pilupo' and 'Botany Patamundi' are still played in many college events and parties.

Nagarjuna Akkineni's performance as Siva was praised by critics and audiences alike. He perfectly portrayed the role of a young passionate student who wants to bring change to the system. Amala Akkineni, who played the female lead, also gave an impressive performance. Her chemistry with Nagarjuna was appreciated by the audience.

Raghuvaran, who played the antagonist Bhavani, was menacing and portrayed the character with conviction. His performance was praised by critics and he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for his portrayal.

S. Gopala Reddy's cinematography was another highlight of the film. He captured the essence of Hyderabad and the college life perfectly. The action sequences in the film were also well choreographed and added to the film's overall impact.

Overall, Siva was a landmark film in Telugu cinema. It was a commercial success and also received critical acclaim. It was also dubbed into several languages including Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam. The film's success led to several remakes in different languages. Siva remains a cult classic and is regarded as one of the best films made in Telugu cinema.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1989
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Language
    Tamil
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (3,880)