Shiva (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 3.6

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Released in 2006, Shiva is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. Shiva Kumar re-locates to Mumbai to live with his brother, and joins the police force. However, he befriends a rebel journalist hoping to expose the corruption of the force he works for.

Who’s in it. Shiva stars Mohit Ahlawat as Sub-Inpsector Shiva Kumar, Vinod Jaywant as Bharti, Priyanka Kothari as Sandhya Joshi and Upendra Limaye as Bappu Ganesh, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Shiva has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shiva page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shiva tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shiva (2006)?
In US, Shiva is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Shiva worth watching?
Shiva holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shiva?
Shiva stars Mohit Ahlawat , Vinod Jaywant, Priyanka Kothari, Upendra Limaye and Shereveer Vakil.
When was Shiva released?
Shiva was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.