Shiva didn't have a written script. Varma narrated the story to Nagarjuna verbally. The story is based on real incidents took place in Siddhartha Engineering college, Vijayawada.
The first Indian film to use Steadicam.
Ram Gopal Varma's debut film.
Well known directors in Tollywood today - Krishna Vamsi, Puri Jagannath, Teja, etc worked in the direction, camera department for this film. This was a major break for all of them to start their careers.
This film was the all time highest grossing Telugu film then.
It's Telugu version grossed around 10.4cr with a share of 5.75cr in 1989 & the Tamil dubbed version grossed around 2.1cr with a share of 1.15cr in 1990.
Including both the versions, it's total gross is around 12.5cr & share is around 6.75cr.
The estimated number of tickets sold (Footfalls) for this film in India are around 3.57cr.
It's Telugu version grossed around 10.4cr with a share of 5.75cr in 1989 & the Tamil dubbed version grossed around 2.1cr with a share of 1.15cr in 1990.
Including both the versions, it's total gross is around 12.5cr & share is around 6.75cr.
The estimated number of tickets sold (Footfalls) for this film in India are around 3.57cr.