Last updated: 24 Mar 2026
Telugu · Action, Comedy
2h 35m · 18 Sept 2009
Music: S. Thaman | DOP: Vettri | Writer: Anil Ravipudi, Siva
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Shankam is an action drama revolving around the life of a fearless and principled man who fights against injustice and corruption. The story follows his struggles and confrontations with powerful antagonists while trying to protect his family and uphold his values.
Gopichand: Strong and intense portrayal of the protagonist with convincing action sequences.
Trisha Krishnan: Adequate performance as the female lead with emotional depth.
Sathyaraj: Effective as the antagonist, bringing menace and gravitas.
Siva: Supportive role with decent screen presence.
Gopichand: Good in a character role, adding to the film's dramatic tension.
Trisha Krishnan: Provided comic relief with timing and energy.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Director Siva delivered a typical action entertainer with a focus on mass appeal. The narrative was straightforward but lacked freshness. Direction was competent in handling action and drama but faltered in screenplay tightness and character depth.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally found Shankam to be a routine action drama with strong performances by the lead cast, especially Gopichand and Sathyaraj. However, the film was criticized for its predictable plot and lack of innovation. The technical aspects like music and cinematography were appreciated but could not elevate the film significantly.
Final Box-Office Result
Shankam released on 18 September 2009 (2009).
Shankam is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Shankam OTT release date not announced yet.
Shankam directed by Siva.
Shankam stars Gopichand, Trisha Krishnan, Sathyaraj.
Tollybo rates Shankam 2.75/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Shankam composed by S. Thaman.
Shankam — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 155 minutes, Language: Telugu.
