Ramayanam (1997 film)

Bala Ramayanam
Poster
Directed by	Gunasekhar
Written by	M. S. Reddy Bhujangaraya Sarma M. V. S. Haranatha Rao (dialogues )
Produced by	M. S. Reddy
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Smitha Madhav Swathikumar Narayanam Nikhil
Cinematography	Sekhar V. Joseph
Edited by	A. Sreekar Prasad
Music by	Madhavapeddi Suresh L. Vaidyanathan (background score)
Production company	Shabdhalaya Theaters
Release date	1996
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Bala Ramayanam is a 1996 mythological Telugu film directed by Gunasekhar and produced by M. S. Reddy. The film starred N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as Lord Rama. It received the National Film Award for best children's film.

Plot

The story deals with Rama and his retaliation against Ravana.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as Rama
• Smitha Madhav as Sita
• Swathi as Ravana

Soundtrack

1. Aa Surya Bhagavanudu Adesamichina (poem)- B.Sai Karthikeya
2. Adi Subhodaya Vela Adi Mahodaya Vela - S. P. Balasubramanyam
3. Adigo Modalaiyindi Vaaradhi
4. Andabayani Jantaga
5. Budi Budi Adigulu
6. Entha Manchivadivayya Ramayya Sami
7. Jata Kataha Sambhrama (Shivatandava stotram)
8. Kausalya Supraja Rama (poem) - Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna
9. Poulastya Brahmaga prajala Naalkala Meeda (poem)- B.Sai Karthikeya
10. Ramayya Rajavutadanta Manakinka Pratiroju Pandagenanta
11. Sitaramula Kalyanam Sakala Subhamulaku Sopanam
12. Srihari Entamata Neevantivamma (poem)
13. Virisi Viriyani Malliyalu

Production

The film has all child actors, about 3,000 in number. They were chosen from 25-30 schools in and around Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Critical response

Upon release, the film received positive reviews from critics.

Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1996	Gunasekhar	National Film Award for Best Children's Film	Won