Watch: Shiva Nirvana Writes The Movie’s Ending First

Ahead of Irumudi’s release, director Shiva Nirvana sat down for an insightful conversation with Gulte Pro’s Ram Venkat Srikar and opened up about the film, his writing process and the challenges involved in bringing this intense thriller to the screen.

Shiva Nirvana revealed that Irumudi is not designed as a routine action thriller. The film blends devotion, crime, action and emotion, with the director focusing on keeping all these layers connected without making the narrative unnecessarily complicated.

One of the major highlights of the conversation was Shiva’s approach to the protagonist. The lead character temporarily loses his extraordinary powers, allowing the story to explore his vulnerable and human side. This change, according to the director, creates stronger emotional stakes and makes the character more relatable.

The geography of the film also plays a crucial role. Set against villages surrounded by hills, forests and dams, the locations were carefully chosen to give the story a natural and authentic feel. Shiva believes that the surroundings themselves become an important part of the storytelling.

Interestingly, Shiva also spoke about his writing process and revealed that he prefers to work backwards from the ending. By establishing the emotional payoff first and then building the story towards it, he aims to ensure that every important development feels convincing and earned.

Another interesting aspect discussed was the film’s music and background score. Shiva worked closely with the composer to ensure that the musical themes evolve along with the story, moving naturally between devotional, emotional and crime related situations.

The conversation offers a glimpse into Shiva Nirvana’s focused approach to Irumudi, where emotional intensity takes priority over unnecessary spectacle. With a strong lead performance, grounded storytelling and multiple narrative layers, the director is confident that Irumudi will offer audiences an intense yet relatable theatrical experience.