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'''''Rudhramadevi''''' is a 2015 [[India]]n [[Telugu language|Telugu]] [[3D film|3D]] [[historical film]] based on the life of [[Rudrama Devi]] one of the prominent rulers of the [[Kakatiya dynasty]] in the [[Deccan]] Plateau, and one of the few ruling queens in Indian history.<ref>Julius Jolly (1885) ''Outlines of an History of the Hindu Law of Partition, Inheritance, and Adoption:As Contained in the Original Sanskrit Treatises'', Thacker, Spink and Company, pp. 144–150:<br /></ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Bilkees I. Latif|title=Forgotten|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=3-SCyobP0koC&pg=PA70|date=2010|publisher=Penguin Books India|isbn=978-0-14-306454-1|page=70}}</ref> The film scripted, directed by [[Gunasekhar]], and narrated by [[Chiranjeevi]], features [[Anushka Shetty]] as Rudrama Devi,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-06/news-interviews/34280826_1_anushka-period-film-gunashekar |title=Anushka to do a Tamil-Telugu period film? |publisher=Times of India |date=6 October 2012 |accessdate=24 November 2012}}</ref> alongside an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Allu Arjun]], [[Rana Daggubati]], [[Vikramjeet Virk]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Krishnam Raju]], [[Nithya Menen]], [[Baba Sehgal]] and [[Catherine Tresa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmdhamaka.in/rudhramadevi |title=Rudhramadevi Movie Database |publisher=Film Dhamaka |date=27 January 2015 |accessdate=27 January 2015}}</ref>\
'''''Rudhramadevi''''' is a 2015 [[India]]n [[Telugu language|Telugu]] [[3D film|3D]] [[historical film]] based on the life of [[Rudrama Devi]] one of the prominent rulers of the [[Kakatiya dynasty]] in the [[Deccan]] Plateau, and one of the few ruling queens in Indian history.<ref>Julius Jolly (1885) ''Outlines of an History of the Hindu Law of Partition, Inheritance, and Adoption:As Contained in the Original Sanskrit Treatises'', Thacker, Spink and Company, pp. 144–150:<br /></ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Bilkees I. Latif|title=Forgotten|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=3-SCyobP0koC&pg=PA70|date=2010|publisher=Penguin Books India|isbn=978-0-14-306454-1|page=70}}</ref> The film scripted, directed by [[Gunasekhar]], and narrated by [[Chiranjeevi]], features [[Anushka Shetty]] as Rudrama Devi,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-06/news-interviews/34280826_1_anushka-period-film-gunashekar |title=Anushka to do a Tamil-Telugu period film? |publisher=Times of India |date=6 October 2012 |accessdate=24 November 2012}}</ref> alongside an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Allu Arjun]], [[Rana Daggubati]], [[Vikramjeet Virk]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Krishnam Raju]], [[Nithya Menen]], [[Baba Sehgal]] and [[Catherine Tresa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmdhamaka.in/rudhramadevi |title=Rudhramadevi Movie Database |publisher=Film Dhamaka |date=27 January 2015 |accessdate=27 January 2015}}</ref>\


''Rudhramadevi'' was released worldwide on 9 October 2015 in Telugu, and was simultaneously dubbed into Hindi and Malayalam languages. The dubbed Tamil version is scheduled for release on 16 October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tamil-version-of-rudhramadevi-to-release-on-october-16/story-aTe6Yzi1txC1HmoEo7eJNK.html |title=Tamil version of Rudhramadevi to release on October 16 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=7 October 2015 |accessdate=7 October 2015}}</ref> The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rudramadevi Music|url=http://www.lyricsted.com/movie/rudramadevi-songs-lyrics/|publisher=Raag|accessdate=21 March 2015}}</ref> Upon release, the film received positive reviews, with critics praising the director's story telling ability, narration, background score, and Anushka Shetty's performance in the titular role, the film became the fifth highest open grossing Indian film of 2015.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/rudhramadevi-rudramadevi-1st-day-box-office-collection-gunasekhar-film-turns-6th-biggest-649945|title='Rudhramadevi' (Rudramadevi) 1st day box office collection: Gunasekhar film turns 6th biggest opener of 2015|date=10 October 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rudramadevi-review-lengthy-but-interesting-period-drama/|title=Rudramadevi review: Lengthy but interesting period drama|date=10 October 2015|work=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/rudramadevi-exempted-from-entertainment-tax-in-ts/article7745022.ece|title=Rudramadevi exempted from entertainment tax in TS|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu}}</ref> The film has grossed thirty two crores worldwide in the opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/southcinema/rudhramadevi-box-office-collection-anushka-shetty-starrer-mints-rs-32-crore-in-the-opening-weekend/ar-AAflEi8|title=Rudhramadevi box office collection: Anushka Shetty-starrer mints Rs 32 crore in the opening weekend|work=msn.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dilwaleboxofficeincome.com/rudhramadevi-2nd-day-box-office-income-rudramadevi-2nd-day-earning/ |title=Rudhramadevi Box Office Collection |publisher=Box Office |date=11 October 2015 }}</ref>
''Rudhramadevi'' was released worldwide on 9 October 2015 in Telugu, and was simultaneously dubbed into Hindi and Malayalam languages. Rudhramadevi is a bilingual (Telugu/Tamil) movie, which will be released throughout Tamilnadu by Sri Thenandal Films on 16th October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tamil-version-of-rudhramadevi-to-release-on-october-16/story-aTe6Yzi1txC1HmoEo7eJNK.html |title=Tamil version of Rudhramadevi to release on October 16 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=7 October 2015 |accessdate=7 October 2015}}</ref> The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rudramadevi Music|url=http://www.lyricsted.com/movie/rudramadevi-songs-lyrics/|publisher=Raag|accessdate=21 March 2015}}</ref> Upon release, the film received positive reviews, with critics praising the director's story telling ability, narration, background score, and Anushka Shetty's performance in the titular role, the film became the fifth highest open grossing Indian film of 2015.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/rudhramadevi-rudramadevi-1st-day-box-office-collection-gunasekhar-film-turns-6th-biggest-649945|title='Rudhramadevi' (Rudramadevi) 1st day box office collection: Gunasekhar film turns 6th biggest opener of 2015|date=10 October 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rudramadevi-review-lengthy-but-interesting-period-drama/|title=Rudramadevi review: Lengthy but interesting period drama|date=10 October 2015|work=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/rudramadevi-exempted-from-entertainment-tax-in-ts/article7745022.ece|title=Rudramadevi exempted from entertainment tax in TS|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu}}</ref> The film has grossed thirty two crores worldwide in the opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/southcinema/rudhramadevi-box-office-collection-anushka-shetty-starrer-mints-rs-32-crore-in-the-opening-weekend/ar-AAflEi8|title=Rudhramadevi box office collection: Anushka Shetty-starrer mints Rs 32 crore in the opening weekend|work=msn.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dilwaleboxofficeincome.com/rudhramadevi-2nd-day-box-office-income-rudramadevi-2nd-day-earning/ |title=Rudhramadevi Box Office Collection |publisher=Box Office |date=11 October 2015 }}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==

Revision as of 14:07, 14 October 2015

Rudhrama Devi
Directed byGunasekhar
Written byGunasekhar
Screenplay byGunasekhar
Story byGunasekhar
Produced byGunasekhar
Raagini Guna
StarringAnushka Shetty
Allu Arjun
Rana Daggubati
Vikramjeet Virk
Prakash Raj
Narrated byChiranjeevi
CinematographyAjayan Vincent
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
Gunaa Team Works
Release date
  • October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)
Running time
158 Minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹80 crore (US$9.6 million)
Box officeest. ₹70 crore (US$8.4 million)[1][2]

Rudhramadevi is a 2015 Indian Telugu 3D historical film based on the life of Rudrama Devi one of the prominent rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan Plateau, and one of the few ruling queens in Indian history.[3][4] The film scripted, directed by Gunasekhar, and narrated by Chiranjeevi, features Anushka Shetty as Rudrama Devi,[5] alongside an ensemble cast of Allu Arjun, Rana Daggubati, Vikramjeet Virk, Prakash Raj, Krishnam Raju, Nithya Menen, Baba Sehgal and Catherine Tresa.[6]\

Rudhramadevi was released worldwide on 9 October 2015 in Telugu, and was simultaneously dubbed into Hindi and Malayalam languages. Rudhramadevi is a bilingual (Telugu/Tamil) movie, which will be released throughout Tamilnadu by Sri Thenandal Films on 16th October 2015.[7] The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[8] Upon release, the film received positive reviews, with critics praising the director's story telling ability, narration, background score, and Anushka Shetty's performance in the titular role, the film became the fifth highest open grossing Indian film of 2015.[9][10][11] The film has grossed thirty two crores worldwide in the opening weekend.[12][13]

Plot

Ganapatideva, was the emperor of the Kakatiya dynasty who ruled from Orugallu. Rudrama was formally designated as a son and given the male name of Rudradeva, through the ancient Putrika ceremony. Rudrama Devi begins to rule the kingdom jointly with her father as his co-regent from 1259–60 under the name of Rudradeva Maharaja.

In the first two or three years of their joint rule, the kingdom was thrown into confusion and disorder due to Jatavarma Sundara Pandya I's invasion and the disastrous defeat of the Kakatiyas and their allies on the battle field of Muttukur, near Nellore. Though Ganapatideva was ultimately successful in turning back the tide of invasion, he suffered loss of territory and prestige and his hold over his feudatories and nobles was shaken. Under these circumstances, he retired from active politics. Rudramadevi gets married to Veerabhadra, a Vengi Chalukya (a branch of the Chalukyas of Badami) prince of Nidadavolu.

Cast

Production

Director Gunasekhar readied a script based on the life of Rani Rudramadevi. Anushka, Nayanthara and Priyanka Chopra were considered for the title role but Anushka was signed based on her performance in Arundhati. Gunasekhar roped in Ilaiyaraja to compose the music and Thotta Tharani for art direction. The film is made on a budget of ₹80 crore (US$9.6 million).[14] Mahesh Babu and Jr. NTR were first approached for the role of Gona Ganna Reddy, but neither of them were signed for the film. Later Allu Arjun was eventually selected to do the role.[15] Neeta Lulla has donned the costumes.[16]

Filming

Thousand Pillar Temple where the shooting of the film was started.

The shooting of the film was started on 14 February 2013 in Warangal. The first shot was shot at the Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal.[17] Rapper Baba Sehgal was roped in by director Gunasekhar for a role.[18] Vikramjeet Virk, who earlier played a negative role in Ashutosh Gowarikar's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010) and in Puri Jagannadh's 2014 film Heart Attack, will be seen playing a negative character called Mahadeva Nayakadu. Final schedule of shoot ended on July 2014.[19]

Release

The film's official trailer was released in March 2015. The audio of this film was planned to release separately in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states having the Chief ministers of these states as chief guests. 3 songs out of album released in Vishakapatnam on Saturday evening, while the remaining 3 songs released next day in Warangal.[20][21] The film was slated to be released on 26 June 2015,[22] but it was postponed to 9 October due to technical problems.[23] Telangana state has given entertainment tax exemption for this historical epic drama[24]

Reception

Upon release, the film received positive reviews, with critics praising the director's story telling ability, narration, and Anushka Shetty's performance in the titular role, the film became the fifth highest open grossing Indian film of 2015.[9][10][11] Belvoir Eagle gave the film 3.5/5 rating, and Kiaara Sindu of Hans India U.K. gave the film a 4/5 rating.[25][26]

Box Office

The film grossed ₹32 crore (US$3.8 million) in its first weekend at domestic box office.[27]

Music

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The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The tracklist, consisting of 6 songs, released 3 songs on the Ugadi festival day at Vishakapatnam and the other 3 songs at Warangal on the next day.[28] It was named Best Telugu Album of March 2015 by Deccan Music.[29]

All lyrics are written by Sirivennela Sitaramasastri

Rudhramadevi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Avuna Neevena Ne Vedhukutunna"Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam 
2."Choosukovo Theesukovo"Chithra, Baba Sehgal 
3."Punnami Poovai Vikasisthunna"Shreya Ghoshal & Chorus 
4."Madagajame Neeku Machikai"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra, Kailash Kher & Chorus 
5."Allakallolamai Desam"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
6."Anthapuramlo Andala Chilaka"Chithra, Sadhana Sargam, Chinmayee & Chorus 

All lyrics are written by Pa.Vijay

Rudhramadevi (tamil)
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Unnal Un Munnal"Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam 
2."Suthadada Kathadada"Ramya NSK 
3."Pournami Pole Vilayaada vaa"Vibhavari 
4."Rajathi Raja Sri Ganapathi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Senthil Dass & Chorus 
5."Allal Allolamaai"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
6."Anthapurathil"Chithra, Sadhana Sargam, Chinmayee & Chorus 

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  29. ^ Best Telugu Songs and Albums of March 2015 Deccan Music – 31 March 2015

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