How does one even begin restoring a classic? With patience, persistence and a lot of faith. That’s exactly what the technical team at Annapurna Studios relied on when they took on the formidable task of remastering Nagarjuna’s iconic Siva for a grand theatrical comeback in a premium, cutting-edge format. 

Nagarjuna lauds Siva remastered version

At the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Nagarjuna joined a special session to break down how the game-changing Ram Gopal Varma debut underwent a near-impossible transformation, which finally hit the big screens earlier this month after a seven-year odyssey led by CV Rao, Chief Technology Officer at Annapurna Studios.