The Telugu film ‘Shivangi’ is all set to give new flavors to the Telugu cinema audience. Directed by Devaraj Bharani Dharan and produced by Naresh Babu P. under the banner of First Copy Movies, the film is a powerful women-centric thriller starring Anandi and Varalakshmi Sarathkumar in the lead roles. The trailer of the film, which will feature John Vijay and Dr. Koya Kishore in key roles, was recently released and has created huge expectations among the audience.
Trailer Highlights
The trailer of ‘Shivangi’ starts with a crime scene and immediately draws the audience into the story. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar appears as a strong police officer and questions Anandi, driving the story forward. Anandi’s character is portrayed as a brave and rebellious woman. “As long as there are those who bend, there will be those who exploit. I am not the type to bend, I am not the type to be exploited at all,” is a clear statement of Anandi’s character’s strength and determination. This dialogue is one of the most captivating moments in the trailer.
The trailer foreshadows two important events in Anandi’s life, which creates suspense as to how they haunt her. The audience is curious as to how these events will affect her next actions. The trailer suggests that there is a dark conspiracy in the story, a secret hidden behind her husband’s death, which adds more depth to the film.
Anandi’s new avatar
Anandi, who has previously played soft, innocent roles in films like ‘Kayal’, ‘Bus Stop’, ‘Green Signal’, ‘Visaranai’, ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ and ‘Zombie Reddy’. But in ‘Shivangi’, she appears in a completely different guise. As a brave, strong software engineer, she fights workplace harassment, societal scorn, and murder charges. In this role, she is ready to showcase a diverse acting side.
Varalakshmi Sarathkumar’s intense role
Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, an actress recognized in Telugu and Tamil films for her strong acting. In ‘Shivangi’, she appears as a tough investigating officer, adding more strength to the story. Her character, along with the confrontational scenes with Anandi’s character, are the highlights of the trailer.
Technical aspects
The music for the film is composed by AH Kashif and Ebenezer Paul, while cinematography is by Bharani K Dharan. Editing is by Samjit Mohammed. The visuals and background score in the trailer effectively create the tense atmosphere of the film. The production values of First Copy Movies are clearly visible in the trailer.
Release and Expectations
The film ‘Shivangi’ was released on March 7, 2025 in theaters on THEOF1, and was also recently made available on OTT. The trailer was released by Devo Music Digital Media Company, which further increased the interest in the film. The trailer suggests that the film will be a revenge drama, a thriller, and a film that discusses social issues.
Conclusion
The trailer of ‘Shivangi’ has impressed the audience with its powerful acting, attractive storyline, and technical excellence. The acting of Anandi and Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, and the directorial talent of Devaraj Bharani Dharan are likely to make this film one of the must-see films of 2025. The audience is curious about what the full story of the film is and what challenges Shivangi’s character will face.