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{{Infobox film
| name = Shivam
| image = 2015 Kannada film Shivam poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Srinivasa Raju
| producer = [[C R Manohar|C. R. Manohar]]
| writer = [[Srinivasa Raju]]
| screenplay = Srinivasa Raju
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Upendra (actor)|Upendra Rao]]
*[[Saloni Aswani]]
*[[Ragini Dwivedi]]
}}
| narrator =
| music = [[Mani Sharma]]
| cinematography = Venkat Prasad
| editing = Vinod Manohar
| studio = [[C R Manohar|Tanvi Films]]
| distributor = [[Jayanna Combines|Jayanna Films]]
| released = {{film date|2015|01|02|[[India]]}}
| runtime = 149 minutes<ref name="bm1"/>
| country = India
| language = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| budget = {{INRConvert|15|c}}<ref name="tnie"/>
| gross =
}}

'''''Shivam''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Kannada language|Kannada]] [[Thriller (genre)|action thriller]] film written and directed by Srinivasa Raju and starring [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra Rao]], [[Saloni Aswani]] and [[Ragini Dwivedi]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web |title= Upendra Film is 'Shivam' |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/118695.html |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 15 November 2014 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref> The supporting cast features [[Makarand Deshpande]], [[Sharath Lohitashwa]], [[P. Ravi Shankar]], [[Srinivasa Murthy]]. The film opened on the screens on 2 January 2015 to good reviews from the critics. The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as ''Brahmana'' in 2016.<ref>http://www.123telugu.com/reviews/brahmana-telugu-movie-review.html</ref>

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] as Basavanna / Alexander
* [[Saloni Aswani]] as Bhavani
* [[Ragini Dwivedi]] as Mandira undercover RAW officer/Amanulla Khan's concubine
* [[Makarand Deshpande]]
* [[Sharath Lohitashwa]]
* [[P. Ravi Shankar]] as Amanulla Khan
* [[Srinivasa Murthy]] as Parameshwar Bhat
* [[Avinash]] as Siddanna
* Gowrish Akki as Shivu
* [[Sihi Kahi Chandru]]
* [[Bullet Prakash]]
* [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]]
* [[Bhavya]]
* [[Doddanna]]
* [[Lohithaswa]]
* Chidanand
* C. R. Gopi as Bhoothayya
* [[Shivaram]]
* Lakshman
* Muni
* Kitti
{{colend}}

==Production==

===Casting===
Reports emerged in May 2013 of [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]'s signing for the film, then titled'' Basavanna'' and that Srinivasa Raju would be directing it. The report said the film however, would not be based on the life of the 12th century A.D. Indian social reformer [[Basava]]nna.<ref name="ig1">{{cite web |title= Uppi is 'Basavanna'! |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/uppi-is-basavanna--kannada-news-93708 |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 16 May 2013 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref> [[Ragini Dwivedi]]'s casting as the first female lead was confirmed in June 2013, her second opposite Upendra, after ''[[Arakshaka]]'' (2012).<ref>{{cite web |title= Upendra-Ragini team up for 'Basavanna'! |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/upendra-ragini-team-up-for-basavanna-news-kannada-ngrlocbeiihsi.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141229200005/http://www.sify.com/movies/upendra-ragini-team-up-for-basavanna-news-kannada-ngrlocbeiihsi.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 29 December 2014 |website= sify.com |date= 17 June 2013 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Ragini-Uppi-Saloni |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/115279.html |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 29 September 2014 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref> [[Saloni Aswani]], who was cast opposite Upendra in ''[[Budhivanta]]'' (2008) and ''[[Dubai Babu]]'' (2009) was signed as the second female lead in July 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title= Saloni to reunite with Uppi for Basavanna |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Saloni-to-reunite-with-Uppi-for-Basavanna/2013/07/04/article1666021.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 4 July 2013 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref>

===Filming===
The [[principal photography]] began on 15 May 2013 in [[Bangalore Palace]].<ref name="ig1"/> Filming began in June 2013, at the [[Dodda Ganeshana Gudi]], a temple in the [[Basavanagudi]] locality of [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Basavanna Starts |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/basavanna-starts-kannada-news-94783 |website= indiaglitz.com |date= 20 June 2013 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref> It required that Upendra sport a bald head in the film, and instead of the head being shaved, prosthetics were used, considering that he was simultaneously filming with another film that did not require the look. The 3-D effects used in making it was the first for an Indian film and costed around {{INRConvert|90|l}}.<ref name="tnie">{{cite news |title= Upendra-Starrer Shivam Ready After 25 Cuts |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Upendra-Starrer-Shivam-Ready-After-25-Cuts/2014/12/27/article2589788.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 27 December 2014 |accessdate= 31 December 2014}}</ref> Parts of the shooting were completed in India, [[Sweden]], [[Thailand]] and [[Turkey]]. The shooting schedule in India was however delayed by over a month, owing to delay in getting official permission for filming at the temple site in [[Thanjavur]].<ref name="toi1"/> The Indian schedule also included filming in [[Chennai]], [[Mysore]], [[Melukote]] and Bangalore.<ref name="ig2">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/117695.html |title=ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಡಬ್ಬಿಂಗ್ |date=1 November 2014 |accessdate=15 November 2014 |language=Kannada |trans-title=Upendra dubs for a film}}</ref> The song sequences were then filmed in places like [[Istanbul]] and [[Antalya]] in Turkey, and [[Cyprus]].<ref name="toi2">{{cite news |title= Basavanna to release on Upendra's birthday? |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Basavanna-to-release-on-Upendras-birthday/articleshow/35832556.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 31 May 2014 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Saloni's Experience With Upendra While Shooting In Freezing Condition |url= http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/saloni-aswani-upendra-shooting-chilled-weather-basavanna-135030.html |website= filmibeat.com |date= 26 March 2014 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref> Speaking of Upendra's dialogues and screen time in the film, Raju said, "Upendra has very less dialogues in this film, that's quite a change from what people have seen of him on screen so far." and said that he would feature in the bald look for 40 minutes in the film.<ref name="toi1"/> Filming completed in May 2014, and the film producer was said to have contemplated its release on 18 September 2014, on the occasion of Upendra's birthday, which however did not materialise.<ref name="toi2"/> The work on [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbing]] was complete at the Balaji Digital Studio in Bangalore in late October 2014.<ref name="ig2"/>

===Title controversy===
[[File:First look poster of Kannada film Shivam (Basavanna).jpg|thumb|right|The controversial first look poster of ''Shivam'' (then titled ''Basavanna'')]]
Following the announcement of the film and during the pre-production stages, the film was titled ''Hara Hara Mahadev''. Following a discussion by the makers, it was retitled ''Basavanna''.<ref name="ig1"/> This caused an uproar in the [[Lingayatism|Lingayat]] community in [[Karnataka]], as the name suggested a reference to the Lingayatism pioneer and social reformer [[Basava]], referred to commonly as Basavanna. The issue was raised at the [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] by former Chief Minister of Karnataka, [[B. S. Yeddyurappa]], who urged that the title be changed.<ref>{{cite web |title= Basavanna Now Just Symbol |url= http://www.chitraloka.com/news/5495-upendra-new-movie-title.html |website= chitraloka.com |date= 28 September 2014 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref> Following this, the director decide to title the film ''Brahmana'', but this title was refused permission by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) and was immediately withdrawn.<ref name="th1">{{cite news |title= No 'Basavanna', no 'Brahmana', film may release without title |url= http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/no-basavanna-no-brahmana-film-may-release-without-title/article4932578.ece |newspaper= The Hindu |date= 20 July 2013 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref> The producers then decided to release the film theatrically without a title. The film posters showed a symbol of [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]], a bull, believed to be the vehicle of the mythological [[Hindu deities|Hindu deity]] [[Shiva]], and Upendra sitting in [[Mudra#Dhy.C4.81na Mudr.C4.81|dhyana mudra]], the spiritual gesture of meditation, like an ascetic.<ref name="toi1">{{cite news |title= Upendra went through 6 hours of makeup daily for his bald look |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/I-was-asked-to-remove-the-title-of-my-film-and-I-have-done-exactly-that/articleshow/45121233.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 13 November 2014 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref> Having been rejected by the KFCC again, sections of the Kannada film industry began calling it ''Naama'' and ''Trinetra'', before the film was titled ''Shivam'', which the Regional Board of Film Certification accepted in mid-November 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title= Basavanna Now Shivam – Exclusive |url= http://www.chitraloka.com/sensational-news/5659-basavanna-now-shivam-exclusive.html |website= chitraloka.com |date= 15 November 2014 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref>

===Marketing===
The first look poster was launched on 13 May 2014, two days prior to the muhurat shot. It featured a person seated in [[Mudra#Basic mudr.C4.81: Chin Mudr.C4.81|Chin Mudrā]] posture with a [[pistol]] by his side. The poster became controversial and immediately drew the attention of the media, following which the Manohar promised that the forthcoming posters would not feature the pistol.<ref name="th1"/> The motion poster of it was released on [[YouTube]]. Following this, posters were released featuring Upendra with a bald head brandishing a sword.<ref>{{cite web |title= Photos: Upendra's stunning look in Basavanna |url= http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2013/upendra-stunning-basavanna-photos-114541.html#slide16449 |website= filmibeat.com |date= 17 July 2013 |accessdate= 15 November 2014}}</ref> They were followed by title-less posters featuring Upendra in dhyana mudra with a symbol of Nandi by his side and another featuring three horizontal lines of [[Vibhuti]] with deity Shiva's third eye vertically across them.<ref name="toi1"/> The film trailer was released on 30 November 2014, on the occasion of the film's audio release in Bangalore.<ref>{{cite news |title= 'Don't Compare Me to a Big Star Like Kamal Haasan' |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2014/12/02/%E2%80%98Don%E2%80%99t-Compare-Me-to-a-Big-Star-Like-Kamal-Haasan%E2%80%99/article2550184.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 2 December 2014 |accessdate= 3 December 2014}}</ref>

==Music==
{{Infobox album
| name = Shivam
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Mani Sharma]]
| cover =
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| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| released = 30 November 2014
| recorded =
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 26:55
| label = [[Lahari Music]]
| producer =
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}}

Background score for the film and soundtrack were composed by [[Mani Sharma]], with lyrics for the soundtracks written by [[K. Kalyan]] and V. Nagendra Prasad.<ref name="ig2"/> The soundtrack album consists of six tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title= Shivam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/shivam-original-motion-picture/id944225650 |publisher=iTunes|accessdate=2 January 2015}}</ref> It was released on 30 November 2014 in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Shivam Audio Released|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/5712-shivam-audio-released.html|publisher=chitraloka.com|date=1 December 2014|accessdate=1 December 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213121823/http://www.chitraloka.com/news/5712-shivam-audio-released.html|archivedate=13 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 26:55
| title1 = Dham Dham Dhamaruga
| lyrics1 = [[K. Kalyan]]
| extra1 = [[N. C. Karunya|Karunya]]
| length1 = 5:27
| title2 = Sarala Virala
| lyrics2 = V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra2 = Dinakar, [[T. Sreenidhi|Sreenidhi]]
| length2 = 4:51
| title3 = Roma Roma Romance
| lyrics3 = K. Kalyan
| extra3 = Karunya, Ramya Behra
| length3 = 4:30
| title4 = Dreamige Bande
| lyrics4 = V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra4 = Karunya, Sahithi
| length4 = 4:20
| title5 = Bandekkira
| lyrics5 = V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra5 = Anjana Sowmya
| length5 = 4:22
| title6 = Alli Nodu Illi Nodu
| lyrics6 = V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra6 = Sahithi, Sweekar Agasti
| length6 = 3:25
}}

==Release and response==
The film was given the "U/A" (Parental Guidance) certificate by the Regional Censor Board, after making 25 cuts in the film, trimming it by four minutes.<ref name="tnie"/> The censored part included scenes featuring dialogues on religion and the demolition of Indian temples in the past.<ref>{{cite news |title= Censor board chops 4 minutes of Shivam |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Censor-board-chops-4-minutes-of-Shivam/articleshow/45661077.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 29 December 2014 |accessdate= 31 December 2014}}</ref>

===Critical reception===
Upon theatrical release, the film received mostly positive reviews from critics. G. S. Kumar of ''[[The Times of India]]'' reviewed the film giving it a rating of 3.5/5, and felt that the film was "armed with a lively script". He credited the dialogues in the films and the role of cinematography and music. Of Upendra's performance, he wrote, "It's Upendra all the way, who steals the show with a brilliant performance."<ref>{{cite news |title= Shivam review |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/shivam/movie-review/45743640.cms |newspaper= The Times of India |date= 3 January 2015 |accessdate= 4 January 2015}}</ref> S. Viswanath of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave it a rating of three out of five and wrote, "Over the top, full paisa vasool. That's Shivam for you. If a fan of Real Star, there’s double treat." He added writing praises of the performances of [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] and [[Ragini Dwivedi]] and concluded, "Shivam, is one rollicking, riotous Uppi show, sending fans into hysterical frenzy."<ref>{{cite news |title= Shivam goes all guns blazing |url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/451261/shivam-goes-all-guns-blazing.html |newspaper= Deccan Herald |date= 3 January 2015 |accessdate= 3 January 2015}}</ref> Shyam Prasad S. of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' rated the film 3/5 and called the film "pro-religion" adding that "[the]...hero mouths all the relevant shlokas and quotes religious texts in Sanskrit when his credentials to become a priest are questioned." Without giving a clear verdict, he concluded writing, "The film may please a large section and rake in the moolah. The crowd is happy to see someone finally speak on screen what has become the talk on the street. Welcome to a religiously awakened Sandalwood."<ref name="bm1">{{cite news |title= Movie review: Shivam |url= http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-review-Shivam/articleshow/45734027.cms |newspaper= Bangalore Mirror |date= 2 January 2014 |accessdate= 3 January 2015}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The New Indian Express]]'', A. Sharadhaa felt that "unlike the edgy thriller, falls into a complete masala category." and added that "[The] hero-villain cat and mouse chase, strong dialogues, Upendra’s dramatic avatars, item songs and graphic violence form the essence of the film." She credited the performance of Upendra and the "screenplay saves the film somewhat as events unfold logically."<ref>{{cite news |title= Shivam is All Masala, no Soul |url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Shivam-is-All-Masala-no-Soul/2015/01/03/article2600552.ece |newspaper= The New Indian Express |date= 3 January 2015 |accessdate= 8 January 2015}}</ref> ''[[CNN-IBN|IBNLive]]'' in its review gave the film a 1.5/5 rating and said it tests the watcher's "patience". It added that the film's plot was "clichéd" with a "misshapen screenplay" and that the music was "bland".<ref>{{cite web |title= 'Shivam' review: Upendra's secular speeches and Ragini Dwivedi's dancing skills will test your patience |url= http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shivam-review-upendras-secular-speeches-and-ragini-dwivedis-dancing-skills-will-test-your-patience/520998-71-203.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150107162246/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shivam-review-upendras-secular-speeches-and-ragini-dwivedis-dancing-skills-will-test-your-patience/520998-71-203.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 7 January 2015 |website= ibnlive.in.com |date= 2 January 2014 |accessdate= 3 January 2015}}</ref> Shashiprasad S. M. of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' rated the film 1.5/5 and wrote, "Neither the script work is good or the making."<ref>{{cite news |title= Movie Review 'Shivam': A Ra(w) one for Upendra |url= http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150103/entertainment-sandalwood/article/movie-review-%E2%80%98shivam%E2%80%99-raw-one-upendra |newspaper= Deccan Chronicle |date= 3 January 2015 |accessdate= 8 January 2015}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|4200804}}

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