Nagarjuna’s Shiva turned out to be a trendsetter and became an inspiration for many filmmakers. Ram Gopal Varma, in his directorial debut, created cinematic magic that continues to influence Indian cinema. The film is now set for a grand re-release on November 14th.

RGV recalled that music was one of the biggest challenges during production. “With Dolby Atmos, we can now experience every sound in its full dimension. Shiva has always been dedicated solely to Nagarjuna. Back then, I even had doubts about how I could convince the cycle stunt with him, and I wondered how he agreed to do it.”

Reflecting on his inspirations, Varma shared: “I’ve always been a huge fan of Bruce Lee. Initially, I planned to make a small film titled Rathri. Around that time, Venkat suggested I write a story for Na

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