Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- heightened
- propulsive
- emotional
- action movie night
- Bollywood weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the spectacular Himalayan and Bulgarian visuals and action set pieces but found the writing thin, the pacing overlong, and the emotional drama underdeveloped.
What sets it apart
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Shivaay's mountaineering expertise and the Himalayan climbing sequences anchor the film's visual identity.
Shivaay crosses borders and confronts traffickers after Gaura is kidnapped.
The film interweaves Shivaay and Gaura's strained relationship with kidnapping, pursuit, and violent confrontations.
Bulgarian police frame Shivaay as a child trafficker because Gaura does not resemble him.
Films like Shivaay, and why
Taken
Shared father daughter bond, kidnapping crisis, emotionally heightened action, and international pursuit.
Man on Fire
Shared child rescue thriller structure, large-scale action, and a determined parent confronting criminal networks.
Dhoom 3
Shared Indian action melodrama, spectacular locations, family stakes, and heroic physical set pieces.
Movie Details
- Director
- Ajay Devgn
- Release Date
- 2016-10-28
- Runtime
- 153 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (67)
Cast
- Ajay Devgn
- Abigail Eames
- Erika Kaar
- Sayesha Saigal
- Ali Kazmi
- Aakash Dabhade
- Vir Das
- Bijou Thaangjam
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Shivaay about?
- A Himalayan guide races through Bulgaria's criminal underworld to rescue his kidnapped daughter and confront the secrets surrounding her absent mother.
- What is Shivaay like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Shivaay as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Shivaay violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Shivaay as brutal.
- What did critics think of Shivaay?
- Critics broadly praised the spectacular Himalayan and Bulgarian visuals and action set pieces but found the writing thin, the pacing overlong, and the emotional drama underdeveloped.
- Which films are like Shivaay?
- Films with a similar feel include Taken, Man on Fire, and Dhoom 3.
- How long is Shivaay?
- Shivaay runs 153 minutes.
- Where can I watch Shivaay?
- In United States, Shivaay streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
