Deadly Soma is a 2005 Kannada biographical crime film written and directed by Ravi Srivatsa. The film is based on the real life incidents of an infamous underworld don, Deadly Soma. The film stars Aditya in the title role and Rakshita.^[1] Tara, Devaraj and Avinash play other pivotal roles.

The film featured an original score and soundtrack composed by Sadhu Kokila. The film, upon release, received a positive response from both critics and audience and was subsequently remade in Telugu as Nandeeswarudu (2012).^[2] It was also released in Hindi as Ek Aur Aathank.^[3]

A sequel film Deadly-2 was made by the director and lead actor and released in 2010 which could not match the success level to this film.^[4]

This film is based on the real-life story of a young man from a well-civilized family who takes the criminal route due to unavoidable circumstances.

The music was composed by Sadhu Kokila.

A critic from Deccan Herald wrote that "The director tells the story through a tight screenplay and a realistic narrative technique".^[5] A critic from Sify wrote that "On the whole a gory, violent and obnoxious film".^[6]

The film has a sequel Deadly-2 (2010).