---
title: "Siva"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/siva-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66259
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Siva (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/siva-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Siva is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Action, Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Best friends become enemies in a violent quest for justice."

### Why Watch
- Intense action sequences
- Explores friendship turned rivalry

### Caveats & Content Note
- Received negative reviews
- Box‑office failure
- Tone & Suitability: Contains violence and adult themes, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, drama, revenge

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Siva released?
Siva was released on 5 May 1989.

### Q: What genre does Siva belong to?
The film is classified as an action and drama.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
Two best friends are separated by a gangster; one becomes a vigilante named Tiger, while the other is hired to kill him.

### Q: How was the film received commercially and critically?
Siva became a box‑office bomb and received negative reviews.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
The film carries an A certificate, indicating adult content.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Siva — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66259)
- [Siva (1989 Tamil film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siva_(1989_Tamil_film))
- [Siva | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/tvurce/130701-siva/prehled/)

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