Gharshana

Gharshana
Directed by	Gautham Menon
Produced by	G.Sivaraju C.Venkatraju
Written by	Gautham Menon
Screenplay by	Gautham Menon
Story by	Gautham Menon
Based on	Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
Starring	Venkatesh Asin
Music by	Harris Jayaraj
Cinematography	R.D. Rajashekar
Edited by	Anthony
Production company	Geeta Chitra International
Release date	30 July 2004 (2004-07-30)
Running time	159 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Gharshana English: Inertia) is a 2004 Telugu action film produced by G.Sivaraju & C.Venkatraju on Geeta Chitra International banner, directed by Gautham Menon. Starring Venkatesh and Asin played the lead roles and music composed by Harris Jayaraj.

It is a remake of the 2003 Tamil film success Kaakha Kaakha. Jyothika was the initial cast instead of Asin. The film initially received mixed reviews from audience due to lack of commercial elements, slow narration and dry scenes, but later received hugely positive reviews and turned out to be a Blockbuster at the box office.

Rama Chandra (Daggubati Venkatesh) is the Deputy Commissioner of Police of Hyderabad City. His upbringing as an orphan and the special nature of his job as a policeman have left him reluctant to form relationships with women. He doesn't have much faith in the judicial system and seeks to 'eliminate' the criminals in the town through encounters.

Rama Chandra, however, has fallen in love with Maya (Asin Thottumkal). She is a school teacher and has fallen in love with him. Initially, he shuns her love, fearing that his enemies might cause harm to her. But her love is so deep for him that she is willing to take this risk, and they are married.

In one of his encounters, Rama Chandra kills Das, an Orissa-based leader of a criminal family, and his troubles begin. Das’ brother Panda (Salim Baig) resolves to take revenge on Rama Chandra for the death of his brother by targeting Chandra's friends and family members. Maya is kidnapped by these villains and her husband sets out to rescue her and to free Hyderabad City of this criminal menace at the same time. Despite facing growing horror and betrayal at every step, Rama Chandra defeats Panda and his mafia, and also rescuing his wounded wife. The ending scene features Rama Chandra a few months later, calling out to his wife 'Maya' and both leaving in a car.

Music composed by Harris Jayaraj. All songs are blockbusters. Lyrics are written by Kula Shekar. Music released by ADITYA Music Company. (The soundtrack of Kaakha Kaakha was retained in the Telugu remake except "Andagaada" and "Ye Chilipi".)