Shiva 4k: Nagarjuna Turns Emotional As His Cult Classic Re-releases After 36 Years

Nagarjuna's

iconic cult classic Shiva directed by Ram Gopal Varma, has re-released in theaters today in a remastered version. As the film makes its way to the silver screen 36 years in 4K format, the veteran actor shared his feelings on social media. Nagarjuna stated that the film never felt like something that was "made" but rather a "gift from stars."

Nagarjuna Talks About Shiva 4k Re-release: Life Comes A Full Circle.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote a long note talking about the journey of the film. He wrote, "Shiva was released on October 5th, 1989!!!" Now 36 years and 40 days later, Shiva 4K feels untouched by time. As life brings me back to where it all began, I can only smile at the cosmic poetry of it all. This film never felt "made"… it felt gifted from the stars."

The post read "As life brings me back to where it all began, I can only smile at the cosmic poetry of it all. This film never felt “made”… it felt gifted from the stars. A piece of stardust that chose us, shaped us, and changed Indian cinema forever. It’s rare in life when you return to a moment that defined you — rarer still when that moment shines brighter than time. As I watched Shiva in 4K, it feels untouched by time, it is hard to say if it was made in the past or summoned from the future - it’s costumes, it’s sound, it’s frames , it’s spirit -everything about it seems as relevant now as then - timeless. Like I said Shiva fell from the stars and stardust never fades."

He went on to express gratitude to audience by concluding "Re-releasing Shiva today feels like holding that stardust once more, and offering it to a new world. Life comes a full circle. Thank you for walking this circle of life with Shiva and me. Yours - Nagarjuna Akkineni"Shiva is a crime action film, which also featured Amala and Raghuvaran. The iconic film, which defined Nagarjuna and RGV's career is known as a cult film among movie lovers.