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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nagarjuna, Ram Gopal Varma's cult classic Siva to be re-released in theatres; teaser to be attached with Coolie
Ram Gopal Varma's Nagarjuna-starrer Siva is credited by many filmmakers and actors as an inspiration and widely considered one of the finest Indian films ever made. 36 years after it hit the screens, the cult-classic is releasing again. The actor recently took to social media to announce the re-release of his film in theatres. Siva starred Nagarjuna and Raghuvaran in the lead roles. Siva re-releases in theatres As part of the 50-year celebrations of his production house, Annapurna Studios, Nagarjuna is re-releasing several of Annapurna's past hits, including Siva. On Friday, he took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, 'Hello, my friends! We are bringing back the most iconic film SHIVA and for the first time in 4K DOLBY ATMOS sound.' Apart from Nagarjuna, the film also starred Amala and Raghuvaran. Nagarjuna added that the teaser of the new 4K version will be attached with his upcoming film, Coolie, which stars Rajinikanth in the lead and releases on August 14. No release date for Siva has been announced yet. Nagarjuna and RGV on Siva re-release Excited about the re-release, Nagarjuna said in a statement, 'Shiva was the film that gave me an iconic hero status, making my character truly unforgettable. The fact that it remains one of the most talked-about films even after 36 years motivated my brother Venkat Akkineni and me to plan its re-release in the grandest way possible. We felt we owed it to the audience who made it such a cult classic, and also to a new generation who may have only seen it on YouTube. So RGV, Venkat, and I decided to present it once again to audiences with an unprecedented DOLBY Atmos sound experience and 4K visuals.' Director Ram Gopal Varma added, 'Nagarjuna's and the producers' trust in me is what helped the film reach such great heights. It's unbelievable that even today, people remember every scene and character. Annapurna Studios' decision to re-release it has truly thrilled me. Although the original sound was highly appreciated, it was decided to redo it entirely to match today's standards. By using advanced AI technology, we have converted the original mono mix to Dolby Atmos. People might have seen Shiva before, but I promise no one has experienced it the way they will now, with its new sound.' Siva was one of the biggest hits in Telugu cinema at the time of its release. Varma remade it in Hindi the following year as Shiva, with Nagarjuna reprising his role. The Hindi remake was a hit, too. Apart from its enormous box office success, 'Shiva' was also featured in the Indian Panorama mainstream section of the 13th IFFI (1990) and won three Nandi Awards: Best Director (Varma), Best First Film of a Director, and Best Dialogue Writer for Tanikella Bharani.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kuberaa box office collection day 4: Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna film stays steady on first Monday, crosses ₹50 crore
Jun 23, 2025 10:12 PM IST Kuberaa box office collection day 4: Sekhar Kammula's Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna and Nagarjuna-starrer was one the most anticipated releases of the year. The film opened to positive reviews, particularly for the performance of Dhanush. As per the latest update on the film has now crossed the ₹ 50 crore mark in four days. (Also read: Kuberaa worldwide box office collection day 3: Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna film ranks #9 with ₹ 87 crore haul) Kuberaa box office collection day 4: Dhanush plays the lead in Kuberaa. The report states that Kuberaa collected ₹ 5.77 crore on its fourth day of release, as per early estimates. The film opened with a strong ₹ 14.75 crore collection and witnessed an 11.86% hike on Saturday, collecting ₹ 16.5 crore. On Sunday, the film showed growth and collected ₹ 17.35 crore. So far, the total collection of the film stands at ₹ 54.77 crore. The cast and crew of the film held a success meet for the film on Sunday. Rashmika took to her Instagram account on Monday to pen a heartfelt note for Dhanush. She posted a selfie with him and wrote in the caption, 'You've been an absolute gem of a person.. Thankyou so much for working so incredibly hard each and every day (only know this cz every time we talk we are in different cities, doing different things and talking about how important rest is but how we are never actually able to do anything about it) and for giving us this kind of performance not only in Kuberaa, but in everything that you do.. it's nothing short of incredible..' She went on to add, 'You've been so incredibly kind, not only to me but everyone who I've seen you interact with.. and that I'll remember forever, the number of laddoos you've given me on set.. the way you'd help me with my Tamil lines everyday.. when you liked the way I'd do a scene and you'd say.. 'that was nice..'' The pan-India release was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with a UA certificate after 19 scenes were cut from the original cut. The film also stars Jim Sarbh in a pivotal role.
Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Despite Supreme Court's green light for ‘Thug Life', film fails to release in Karnataka
Despite the Supreme Court clearing the path for the release of Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life movie in Karnataka, the film failed to hit the theatres in the southern state on Friday. The distributors decided not to distribute the film in the state, reportedly due to the poor response and box office collections in other states. The film opened to mixed reviews earlier this month, leading to a poor theatrical run across the country. According to the makers, the film was produced with a budget of Rs 300 crore. After two weeks of its release, the movie is struggling to touch the Rs 50-crore mark in India. Meanwhile, the distributors in Karnataka are prioritising new films, such as Dhanush- and Nagarjuna-starrer Kuberaa and Aamir Khan's highly anticipated Sitaare Zameen Par. The Mani Ratnam-directed Thug Life released on June 5 across India except in Karnataka, where its release was 'stalled' following the controversy over lead actor Haasan's reported remark that 'Tamil gave birth to Kannada'. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) demanded an apology from the actor. Meanwhile, pro-Kannada groups threatened to target theatres if the film was screened, pushing the makers to petition the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Karnataka government to ensure the uninterrupted release of Thug Life in the state, dismissing a public interest litigation filed under Article 32 of the Constitution. The court transferred a related case from the Karnataka High Court and closed proceedings after the state filed an affidavit confirming no restrictions on the movie's release. The Karnataka government, in its affidavit, stated that it has imposed no ban on Thug Life and pledged full protection and security for its screening. Senior advocate Satish Parasaran, representing Raaj Kamal Films, expressed satisfaction with the state's stance and chose not to pursue the writ petition further. The bench emphasised that the state must act swiftly against any groups attempting to forcibly disrupt the film's release. 'We should be able to check our emotions. Otherwise, we will be engulfed by them. There is a difference between real life and reel life,' the court observed.
