Overview
- Posting on X on November 12, Varma reintroduced Sushma from the film’s bicycle chase and issued a public apology for exposing her to risky shots.
- Sushma, identified in reports as Sushma Anand Akoju, thanked him for remembering her and called her time on the film a cherished memory.
- She said she felt safe and excited during the shoot and wished Varma and star Nagarjuna well for the 4K release.
- The apology arrives as Shiva, Varma’s 1989 debut and a cult classic, returns to theaters in a remastered 4K version on November 14.
- Coverage notes the sequence in question shows Nagarjuna cycling with his on-screen niece during a dangerous pursuit, and links the exchange to wider discussions on child-safety standards in filmmaking.