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Shiva Returns to Theatres in 4K After 36 Years as Nagarjuna Hails Its Timelessness

The actor calls the restored classic “untouched by time,” offering it to a new generation.

Overview

  • A newly remastered 4K version of the 1989 Telugu crime-action film opened in cinemas today, marking 36 years since its original release.
  • Nagarjuna posted an emotional note on X, saying the film “felt gifted from the stars” and describing the moment as life coming full circle.
  • He said watching the restoration highlighted how its costumes, sound, frames and spirit still feel as relevant now as then.
  • Directed by Ram Gopal Varma and starring Nagarjuna, Amala and Raghuvaran, the film is widely credited with shaping their careers.
  • Coverage frames the theatrical re-release as both preservation and celebration, inviting younger audiences to experience a cult landmark of Telugu cinema.