Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Action, Crime, Drama
2h 40m · 26 Apr 2013
Writer: Gopi Mohan, Kona Venkat
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
Shadow follows the story of a man who assumes a double role to fight against corruption and crime, blending action and drama in a high-octane narrative set in a contemporary Telugu backdrop.
Venkatesh: Delivered a strong dual role performance with charisma and screen presence.
Taapsee Pannu: Provided a decent supporting role with limited scope.
Aditya Pancholi: Played the antagonist with intensity but lacked depth.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Meher Ramesh's direction was ambitious but faltered due to a weak screenplay and lack of coherent narrative flow.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 25% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 45% |
Critics generally gave mixed to negative reviews, praising Venkatesh's performance but criticizing the weak script and direction. The film was noted for its action but lacked narrative depth.
Final Box-Office Result
Shadow released on 26 April 2013 (2013).
Shadow is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Shadow is available on Sun NXT, aha, Vi Movies and TV, MX Player from 30 January 2020.
Shadow directed by Meher Ramesh.
Shadow stars Venkatesh, Taapsee Pannu, Aditya Pancholi.
Tollybo rates Shadow 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Shadow — Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Runtime: 160 minutes, Language: Telugu.
