Ram Gopal Varma on Shiva: A good story pulls you into its world

Ram Gopal Varma’s 1989 film Shiva redefined Telugu cinema with its realism and raw energy, capturing a generation’s restlessness. The film’s success, including box-office records and Nandi Awards, cemented Varma’s arrival as a convention-breaking filmmaker. Varma reflects on Shiva’s enduring impact, admitting he didn’t fully grasp its power at the time of its making.