The movie Gangvaa was an action movie released on 14 September, 1984. The movie was produced by B. S. Dwarakish and the director of the movie was Rajshekhar. The lead roles in the movie were played by Rajnikanth, Shatrughan Sinha, Shabana Azmi, and Sarika. Kader Khan and Suresh Oberoi also gave a good supporting hand. The music of the movie was given by Bappi Lahiri while the songs were sung by Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar and Bappi Lahiri. The lyricist was Indevaar. Special Appearance was given by Amrish Puri.

Gangvaa was another action movie among the ones being released at that time. The movie was directed by Rajshekhar who has directed hits like Kulikkaran and Eetti. He has given his contributions to the industry as a writer and director and started his career in 1980. The male lead in the film was played by Shatrughan Sinha who has acted in movies like Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi released in 1970, Gulam Begum Badshah released in 1973 and Bombay 405 Miles released in 1980 while his first movie was Raton Ka Raja released in 1970.

The female lead in the film was played by Shabana Azmi who acted in films like Kissa Kursi Ka released in 1977, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai released in 1981 while her first film as an actress was Parinay released in 1974. The other male lead in the movie was played by Rajnikanth, the most popular actor of the south and has given many hits like Andha Kanoon and Jeet Hamaari. He started his career in 1975 and since then has been a sensation among the audiences.

The songs in the movie are:
1. Aare Aa Paas Aa
2. Angaara Hoon Main
3. Dance Music
4. Gangvaa
5. O Jaanam