Govinda Govinda was a forerunner. This Varma directorial revolved around the theft of Lord Venkateshwara's crown and starred Nagarjuna Akkineni and Sridevi. While the film had RGV's signature aesthetic, it also showcased Varma's immaculate musical sense. The Raj-Koti compositions continue to delight music fans. Considering the narrative, the picture deserved to do more at the box office, but it ended up being an average performer.