Raghav, an orphan, is a contract killer. When he falls for Bhavna, he hides the fact as he fears rejection; coincidentally, Bhavna's brother, a police officer, is investigating a murder committed by Raghav.
Direction
RGV's early shadow-noir style before he perfected it in Satya.
Acting
Nagarjuna brooding like his life depends on it (it does).

Director
Ram Gopal Varma
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Antam represents RGV's transition from Telugu star vehicles to the gritty urban cinema that would redefine Indian noir in Satya (1998).
Nagarjuna's dual-name character (Raghav/Shekhar) mirrors his own screen persona evolution from mass hero to experimental actor.