Shivanna wrote 'Om' to the underworld! - A 1995 underworld story that is still popular today!

Released in 1995 and still alive in the hearts of the audience, 'Om', popularly known as the cult classic of Kannada cinema, has been alive for 29 years, but the same craze is still alive. Dr. The combination of Shivarajkumar and Upendra created an era with this film.

The story that started as 'Satya' reached the eternal title 'Om'!, Upendra had written the story of the film during his college days and had initially named it 'Satya'. But Dr. Rajkumar read the script and suggested that the title should be given to him as "Om" from kumkum. From that moment on, Upendra changed the title and gave the film a permanent name 'Om'. Originally, director Upendra had intended to rope in Kumar Govind for the role. But in the end, shivarajkumar got this power. 'Om' became the main eye-catching film that strengthened Shivanna's 'mass star' image.

The film stars real dons like Bekkinakannu Rajendra, Jedarahalli Krishnappa, Tanveer, Korangu Krishna in important roles, which is a rare occurrence in Indian cinema. The influence of the reality of the underworld is thus evident in the film. Even after 20 years of the release of 'Om', the re-release of 'Om' continued. As of 2015, the film has been re-released more than 500 times. There has been very few instances of any Indian film being re-screened at this level. The tv rights were also sold by Vajreshwari Combines for around Rs 10 crore after 20 years, proving the impact of the film even today.

The audience saw another head of Shivanna's acting from the role of 'Sathya' he played in the film. He emerged as the 'Man of Mass' of the people through his dance, adventure, emotional clarity, and stylish get-up of South India. 'Om' is not just a film, it is a story of inspiration for generations of Kannada cinema and a symbol of recognition of the greatness of the Upendra-Shivarajkumar duo. Such a cult classic, which is still screened in plexes and is eagerly awaited by the audience, has never returned to Kannada cinema.