Shivam (U)
02/Oct/2015 Love, Comedy

2.00

A Torture Even Ram Can't Save

Most of the times we get to see predictable storylines and regular screenplays but this one is completely hackneyed to the core - from its story to narration to actors' performances. (more)

Source: Venkat, greatandhra.com

2.75

Dragged out love story

Director Sreenivasa Reddy, he does a pretty sloppy job with his debut. He stretches a simple story line to unnecessary extent and complicates matters. The young director has managed to write decent scenes but could not connect them as a whole.(more)

Source: 123 Telugu team, 123telugu.com

2.00

An extended parody

Srinivas Reddy's intention may have been to deliver a rom-com and not a rom-com-action flick where the hero beats to pulp sword-wielding, dhoti-clad goondas (incidentally, the one gang brandishing daggers is seen in Goa, not in Kurnool or Jedcherla!). But if a comedy was sought to be achieved with these kinds of characters, then he surely erred. (more)

Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com

2.00

Far from engaging

This week�s release, Shivam, directed by Srinivasa Reddy, falls into this trap. The hero, Shiva (Ram), risks everything to bring together lovers torn apart by family and societal pressures. He uses muscle power and grey cells to outwit opponents. It goes without saying that if he were to fall in love, he would go any length to help his girl. (more)

Source: SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO, The Hindu