Sri Rama Rajyam

      Sri Rama Rajyam
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      Film poster
      Directed by Bapu
      Produced by Yalamanchali Sai Babu
      Screenplay by Bapu
      Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
      Based on Ramayana 
      by Valmiki
      Starring
      Music by Ilaiyaraaja
      Cinematography P. R. K. Raju
      Editing by G. G. Krishna Rao
      Studio Sri Sai Baba Movies
      Release date(s)
      • November 17, 2011 (2011-11-17)[1]
      Running time 170 minutes
      Country India
      Language Telugu
      Budget INR32 crore (US$5.5 million)[2]

      Sri Rama Rajyam is a 2011 devotional Telugu film directed by Bapu based on the epic Ramayana. The film depicts Lord Rama's rule of Ayodhya after he returns home from Lanka, his separation from Sita and her reclusive life in the forest as she raises their children Lava and Kusa. The film bagged seven Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - (Gold) for the year 2011.[3]

      It features Nandamuri Balakrishna as Lord Rama with Nayantara as Sita in the lead roles. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth and Sai Kumar appear in supporting roles. Music of the film is composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Yalamanchali Sai Babu produced the film under Sri Sai Baba Movies banner.[4] The film was critically acclaimed and a commercial success in overseas.[5][6][7] The film had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on November 28, 2011.[8][9]

      Plot

      Lord Shrirama (Balakrishna) retains his wife Sita (Nayantara) comes back to their kingdom Ayodhya, after killing Ravana. And Shrirama will continue his charisma in ruling the kingdom after his Pattabhishekam. One day he hears the sweet news that Sita is pregnant. Everything looks fine, but on one day Shrirama came to know that people in his kingdom are having discussions about Sita’s character, as she spent some time in Ravana’s place. So, Rama decides himself to leave Sita and she is sent to the forest. There she was protected by Valmiki and was given shelter in his Ashram. Later she gives birth at Ashram to twins; Lava and Kusa. What are the incidents that happens next forms the Sri Rama Rajyam Story.

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      Cast

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      Release

      The film was released on November 17, 2011.[1] The film has been released in Tamil on July 27, the Malayalam version was released as well. Producer Sai Babu has said that a good response has come from Malayalam movie lovers and is planning to release the Hindi version soon.[10]

      Critical reception

      Upon release, the film received positive reviews from critics. Jeevi from Idlebrain gave a three and half stars commented "Bapu comes up with an interesting and sensible film in the form of Sri Ramarajyam. Go and watch it!".[11]CNN-IBN which gave a four stars, said "Sri Rama Rajyam is one film that the Telugu film industry can be proud of. 'Sri Rama Rajyam' is a well-known story, so it's a challenge to remake such a classic, but Bapu's good work turns the remake into another classic. Filmgoers, who look for classics, should not miss this film".[12]

      Deccan Chronicle rated three stars explains "Superstar Balakrishna finally stepped into his legendary father NTR's shoes and impressed audiences playing the role of Lord Rama. Veteran director Bapu deserves all the praise he gets for remaking the classic Lava Kusa (1963) and retaining the soul of the original".[13]NDTV described as "In all, Sri Rama Rajyam is a feel-good film that brilliantly showcases our ancient culture".[14]

      Oneindia.in noted "Sri Rama Rajyam is a feel good film that showcases our ancient culture, heritage and values. The way Bapu managed to make the film into a visual and musical delight is extraordinary and it is a film that can give you an enriching experience while entertaining you in good measure".[15]Rediff gave three stars said "Kudos to Bapu and Saibabu for recreating the Ramayana magic on celluloid. Only Bapu, the veteran director, could have executed this mammoth task so well. Sri Ramarajyam is an optical feast. Go for it".[16]Sify gave verdict as "Good" and says "The movie holds ample strength to live up to the expectations at the box office. Bapu and his associate Ramana does not deviate much from Lava Kusa, and they took great pains to see that the element of exaggeration is completely checked".[17]

      Box office

      The film has completed 50 days on January 5, 2012 in 49 centers at the Box office.[18] The film has completed 100 days on February 24, 2012.[19]

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      Awards

      Ceremony Category Nominee Result
      Nandi Awards 2011 Best Feature Film - Gold Bapu, Sai Babu Won
      Best Actress Nayanatara Won
      Best Music Director Ilaiyaraaja Won
      Best Cinematography Raju Won
      Best Make Up P. Ram Babu Won
      Best Female Dubbing Artist Sunitha Won
      Best Choreographer Sreenu Won
      59th Filmfare Awards South[20] Best Actress – Telugu Nayanatara Won
      Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu Sreya Ghoshal
      (Jagadhananda Karaka)      		 Won
      Best Lyricist – Telugu Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao
      (Jagadhananda Karaka)      		 Won
      1st South Indian International Movie Awards Best Cinematographer P. R. K. Raju Won
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      Soundtrack

      Sri Rama Rajyam
      Soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja
      Released August 15, 2011 (2011-08-15)
      Recorded 2011
      Genre Feature film soundtrack
      Length 50:25
      Language Telugu
      Label Aditya Music
      Producer Ilaiyaraaja
      Ilaiyaraaja chronology
      Gaayam 2
      (2010)      		 Sri Rama Rajyam
      (2011)      		 Dhoni
      (2012)

      The audio of the film was released on August 15, 2011 and the launch was held at Bhadrachalam under Bhadradri Ramayya and Seetamma’s Sannidi on the same day.[21] The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and it features 15 tracks. Lyrics for all the songs were penned by Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao.

      No. Title Singer(s) Length
      1. "Jagadananda Karaka"   S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shreya Ghoshal 5:16
      2. "Evadunnadee lokamlo"   S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 1:32
      3. "Sitarama Charitam"   Shreya Ghoshal, Shweta Mohan 6:35
      4. "Srirama Lera"   Shreya Ghoshal, Sriram Parthasarathy 4:47
      5. "Devulle Mechchindi"   K. S. Chitra, Shreya Ghoshal 5:25
      6. "Gali Ningi Neeru"   S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:36
      7. "Ramayanamu"   K. S. Chitra, Shreya Ghoshal 6:30
      8. "Dandakam"   Surabhi Shravani, Keertana 1:13
      9. "Sita Shrimantam"   Shreya Ghoshal 4:59
      10. "Rama Rama"   Swetha Mohan, Anita 4:35
      11. "Kalaya Nijama"   Tippu 1:55
      12. "Idi Pattabhi Ramuni"   Swetha Mohan 2:37
      13. "Saptashwarathamarudham"   S. P. Balasubramanyam 1:10
      14. "Shankuchakralu Polina"   Swetha Mohan 1:02
      15. "Mangalam Ramunaku"   Anita, Keertana 0:53
      Total length:
      		 50:25
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      References

      1. ^ a b "Sri Rama Rajyam Movie Official Blog". Naga Chaitanya. Retrieved November 25, 2011. 
      2. ^ "'Sri Rama Rajyam': T Cool- C Nil". GreatAndhra. Retrieved 18-Nov-2011. 
      3. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/2011-Nandi-Awards-winners-list/articleshow/16797289.cms
      4. ^ Aakash. "Balakrishna’s Sri Rama Rajyam Launched Today". 16 reels. Retrieved November 22, 2010. 
      5. ^ "2011: Telugu films bomb in overseas market!". greatandhra. Retrieved 27-Dec-2011. 
      6. ^ M Suganth (November 13, 2011). "Sri Rama Rajyam in demand". The Times Of India. Retrieved Nov 13, 2011. 
      7. ^ Suresh Krishnamoorthy (November 18, 2011). "Reliving the magic of 'Lava Kusa'". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved November 18, 2011. 
      8. ^ http://www.iffi.nic.in/03Dec2011.pdf
      9. ^ "Sri Rama Rajyam at IFFI". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved November 27, 2011. 
      10. ^ "Sri Rama Rajyam gets good reception in Malayalam". 123telugu.com. Retrieved july 31, 2012. 
      11. ^ "Sri Ramarajyam review: Good". Idlebrain. 17 November 2011. 
      12. ^ "Telugu Review: 'Sri Rama Rajyam' is a must watch". CNN-IBN. Retrieved Nov 20, 2011. 
      13. ^ B.V.S. Prakash. "Sri Rama Rajyam review: Glimpses of NTR in Balayya’s role". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved Nov 19, 2011. 
      14. ^ "Review in pics: Sri Rama Rajyam". NDTV. 
      15. ^ "Sri Rama Rajyam – Movie Review". Oneindia.in. Retrieved November 17, 2011. 
      16. ^ Radhika Rajamani. "Review: Sri Ramarajyam is a visual treat". Rediff. Retrieved November 17, 2011. 
      17. ^ "Sri Ramarajyam review". Sify. 
      18. ^ "SRR completes 50 days". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved January 6, 2012. 
      19. ^ "Sri Rama Rajyam 100 Days Today". teluguone.com. Retrieved February 24, 2012. 
      20. ^ "59th Idea Filmfare Awards South (Winners list)". Filmfare Awards. Retrieved July 9, 2012, Monday. 
      21. ^ "Sree Rama Rajyam Audio Release August 15". teluguone.com. Retrieved July 5, 2011. 
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