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{{Short description|2025 Indian Telugu film by Prabhas Nimmala}}

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{{Infobox film
| name = Fighter Shiva
| image = Fighter Shiva poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = Prabhas Nimmala
| story =
| producer = {{plain list|
* Narsimha Goud
* Unnam Ramesh
}}
| writer =
| screenplay = Prabhas Nimmala
| starring = {{plain list|
* Manikanth Kota
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]]
*Ayra Bansal
*Kajal Tiwari
*Vikas Vasistha
}}
| music = Gowtham Raviram
| cinematography = Surendra Reddy
| editing = RM Vishwanadh Kunchanapally
| studio = {{plain list|
* Koundinya Productions
* Arunagiri Arts
}}
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|12|19}}
| runtime = 132 minutes
| language = Telugu
| country = India
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Fighter Shiva''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Action-thriller]] film written and directed by Prabhas Nimmala. The film stars Manikanth Kota, [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]], Ayra Bansal, Kajal Tiwari, Vikas Vasistha and others. The film is produced by Narasimha Goud and Unnam Ramesh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/director-sampath-nandi-launched-first-look-poster-fighter-shiva-movie-2517518|title=Fighter Shiva : ఇన్విస్టిగేషన్‌ ఆఫీసర్‌గా సునీల్‌ | language=Telugu | trans-title=Director Sampath Nandi Launched First Look Poster Of Fighter Shiva Movie; Sakshi|website=www.sakshi.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/fighter-shiva-teaser-released-by-prorducer-aswani-dutt-slb-ws-l-2876476.html|title=Fighter Shiva: నిర్మాత అశ్వనీదత్ చేతుల మీదుగా ‘ఫైటర్ శివ’ టీజర్ రిలీజ్| language=Telugu | trans-title=Producer Ashwini Dutt launched Fighter Shiva Teaser|website=telugu.news18.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/young-hero-manikanth-comments-on-fighter-shiva-and-director-prabhas-nimmala-in-teaser-launch-event-121755403306940.html| title= Hero Manikanth comments on fighter shiva and director prabhas nimmala in teaserv launch event|language=Telugu | trans-title=Producer Ashwini Dutt launched Fighter Shiva Teaser|website=Hindustantimes.com}}{{dead link|date=February 2026|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
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The film was released on 19 December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwNzIzMDUyMDI1MDAwMzA=|title=Fighter Shiva CBFC Certificate|website=cbfcindia.gov.in}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Shiva, an aspiring filmmaker, creates a demo film to establish himself in the industry. Unintentionally, the footage records vital clues connected to a drug trafficking case under police investigation. When the demo is identified as evidence, Shiva becomes a suspect despite having no involvement in the crime. The story follows his efforts to prove his innocence while continuing to chase his filmmaking ambitions.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*Manikantha Kota as Shiva
*[[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Umesh Chandra
*Ayra Bansal as Kavya
*Kajal Tiwari as Kajal
*Vikas Vasistha as Vikram
*Madhusudhan Rao as Basha
*Laxman Meesala as Chinna
*Abhay Bethiganti as Shyam
*[[Posani Krishna Murali]]
*Surendra as a duplicate of [[Jr. NTR]]<ref>https://www.threads.com/@nsr_offcial/post/DSq19bHif_w</ref>
}}

== Music ==
The background score and songs were composed by Gowtham Raviram.

==Release and reception==
''Fighter Shiva'' was released on 19 December 2025.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/fighter-shiva/movieshow/126003688.cms |title=Fighter Shiva Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes |access-date=2025-12-27 |via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

Suhas Sistu from ''[[The Hans India]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 and said, "Fighter Shiva is a neatly packaged crime thriller with an emotional core, offering clean, family-friendly entertainment backed by solid production values and sustained suspense throughout."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/fighter-shiva-blends-dreams-suspense-and-clean-entertainment-1032543|title=Fighter Shiva: Blends dreams, suspense, and clean entertainment|first=Suhas|last=Sistu|date=20 December 2025|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref>

Sunil Boddula of ''[[News18 Telugu]]'' "Fighter Shiva delivers a steady flow of suspense without obscenity, offering an engaging experience for both regular and family audiences."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/fighter-shiva-movie-review-and-rating-slb-ws-l-2990868.html|title=Fighter shiva movie Review|website=news18.com}}</ref>

Ramu Chinthakindhi of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave 2.75 out of 5 stars and appreciated the Direction, screenplay, Gowtham Raviram mjusic, and the lead cast performances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.timesnownews.com/entertainment/fighter-shiva-movie-review-starrer-sunil-manikanta-kota-released-on-december-19th-article-153322545|title=Fighter Shiva movie Review|website=timesnow.com}}</ref>

[[NTV (India)]] stated Fighter Shiva is a clean crime thriller that maintains suspense and keeps the audience engaged until the end."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/fighter-shiva-movie-review-911700.html|title=Review : ఫైటర్ శివ మూవీ రివ్యూ|first=ntv|last=Telugu|date=19 December 2025|language=Telugu | trans-title=Fighter Shiva movie Review|website=NTV Telugu}}</ref> and [[Sakshi Post]] appreciated screenplay, execution and cast performances in their review.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/movies/fighter-shiva-movie-review-and-rating-475841|title=Fighter Shiva Movie Review and Rating|date=20 December 2025|website=Sakshi Post}}</ref>

== References ==

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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt39172356}}

[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:2025 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:2025 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Telugu-language action films]]
[[Category:Telugu-language thriller films]]

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Naveed Aslam at 13:48, 6 April 2026