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| Directed by | Prabhas Nimmala |
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| Screenplay by | Prabhas Nimmala |
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| Music by | Gowtham Raviram |
| Cinematography | Surendra Reddy |
| Edited by | RM Vishwanadh Kunchanapally |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Fighter Shiva is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language Action-thriller film written and directed by Prabhas Nimmala. The film stars Manikanth Kota, Sunil, Ayra Bansal, Kajal Tiwari, Vikas Vasistha and others. The film is produced by Narasimha Goud and Unnam Ramesh.[1][2][3]
The film was released on 19 December 2025.[4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Manikantha Kota as Shiva
- 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[5]
Music[edit | edit source]
The background score and songs were composed by Gowtham Raviram.
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Fighter Shiva was released on 19 December 2025.[6]
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."[7]
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."[8]
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.[9]
NTV (India) stated Fighter Shiva is a clean crime thriller that maintains suspense and keeps the audience engaged until the end."[10] and Sakshi Post appreciated screenplay, execution and cast performances in their review.[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Fighter Shiva : ఇన్విస్టిగేషన్ ఆఫీసర్గా సునీల్" [Director Sampath Nandi Launched First Look Poster Of Fighter Shiva Movie; Sakshi]. www.sakshi.com (in Telugu).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Fighter Shiva: నిర్మాత అశ్వనీదత్ చేతుల మీదుగా 'ఫైటర్ శివ' టీజర్ రిలీజ్" [Producer Ashwini Dutt launched Fighter Shiva Teaser]. telugu.news18.com (in Telugu).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Hero Manikanth comments on fighter shiva and director prabhas nimmala in teaserv launch event" [Producer Ashwini Dutt launched Fighter Shiva Teaser]. Hindustantimes.com (in Telugu).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)[dead link] - ↑ "Fighter Shiva CBFC Certificate". cbfcindia.gov.in.
- ↑ https://www.threads.com/@nsr_offcial/post/DSq19bHif_w
- ↑ Fighter Shiva Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes. Retrieved 27 December 2025 – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (20 December 2025). "Fighter Shiva: Blends dreams, suspense, and clean entertainment". www.thehansindia.com.
- ↑ "Fighter shiva movie Review". news18.com.
- ↑ "Fighter Shiva movie Review". timesnow.com.
- ↑ Telugu, ntv (19 December 2025). "Review : ఫైటర్ శివ మూవీ రివ్యూ" [Fighter Shiva movie Review]. NTV Telugu (in Telugu).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Fighter Shiva Movie Review and Rating". Sakshi Post. 20 December 2025.