Nagarjuna announces re-release of ‘Siva’ on his father Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s 101 birth anniversary

The film will return to the big screen in an updated and polished format.

Actor Nagarjuna has announced a grand theatrical re-release of his Telugu film ‘Siva’ on the occasion of his father and Indian cinema legend, Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s 101st birth anniversary.

Paying tribute to his father, who changed the grammar of the Telugu film and also established the entire industry, Nagarjuna said that the film directed by Ram Gopal Varma will hit the big screen on November 14 this year.

‘Siva’, backed by Annapurna Studio, is known as the greatest Indian films of all time, which broke the box office records and received a lot of appreciation from the audience on its release.

Nagarjuna quoted, “My father always believed cinema had the power to live beyond generations, and Shiva was one such film. Bringing it back to the big screen on 14th November in 4K Dolby Atmos is a tribute to his dream of keeping stories alive for the next generation."

Ram Gopal Varma, who made his directorial debut with ‘Siva’, said that the film will return to the big screen in an updated and polished format. This will add to the film’s unmatched technical appeal over the years.

The filmmaker added, “I can't wait for people to watch the film, and have an absolutely immersive experience."

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The film is backed by Akkineni Venkat and Yarlagadda Surendra and delivers a strong portrayal of a student being exploited by the anti-social elements. The film also starred Amala and Raghuvaran in the film, and the music was supported by the legendary Illaiyaraaja.

The film was remade in Hindi as ‘Shiva’. The film also featured in the Indian Panorama mainstream section of the 13th IFFI and also won three awards.