'Shiva 2006' is new version of Ram Gopal Varma's 'Shiva' that was released 16 years back starring Nagarjuna and Amala. 'Shiva 2006' is more of an action thriller that elevates 'heroism.' Except the protagonist's name and some elements here and there, it has no similarities to the original film.
'Shiva 2006' is about an honest cop dealing with the corrupted police system and police-criminal nexus. Shiva Kumar (Mohit) is fresh out from Police academy and takes charge as sub-inspector of police. In his angry young man ishtyle Shiva bashes up any and everyone that crosses the line-of-law. Both 'Shiva' and his journalist girl friend Sandhya (Nisha Kotari) are idealists. 'Shiva' takes on local don Bappu (Upendra Limaye) who has nexus with state home minister (Dilip Prabhawalkar). As 'Shiva' takes up law onto his hands, an inquiry commission is formed. Then 'Shiva' resigns to his job and vows to fight against the corrupted system in his own way. And how he exposes Home Minister forms the rest of the story.
Performance:
Mohit Ahlawat is showing no signs of improvement. His presence is dynamic. Agreed. He is earnest but he just doesn’t know how to emote. Nisha Kothari, shows signs of improvement from her earlier films.The other cast have done upto the content. Music by Illayaraja is excellent. Throughout the film, Ram Gopal Varma's distinct style of taking dominates the film than its content. Actually there is not much story but Ram Gopal Varma narrates the film with intense action sequences and high standard cinematography of Amal Neerad stand out in the film. While the first half is just an okay, post interval scenes and action elements are shot in novel way. Storywise there is nothing new in the film. Ramu has tried to make up the film with action moments and innovative camera angles but it ends up a simple action flick.
At the Box Office, 'Shiva' will find the going tough as 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' offers a far better option for altering the system in its non-violent Gandhigiri
