Rudhramadevi (film)

Rudhramadevi

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Gunasekhar
Produced by Gunasekhar
Raagini Guna
Neelima Guna
Yukthamukhi
Written by Gunasekhar
Starring Anushka Shetty
Allu Arjun
Rana Daggubati
Vikramjeet Virk
Krishnam Raju
Prakash Raj
Narrated by Chiranjeevi
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography Ajayan Vincent
Edited by Sreekar Prasad
Production
company
Distributed by Gunaa Team Works
(Telugu)
Sri Thenandal Films
(Tamil)
Release date
  • 9 October 2015 (2015-10-09)
Running time
 157 minutes
Country India
Language Telugu
Budget ₹48 crore (US$7.5 million)[1]
Box office ₹115.92 crore (US$18 million)[1]

Rudhramadevi is a 2015 Indian Telugu 3D epic historical fiction film based on the life of Rudrama Devi, one of the prominent rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan, and one of the few ruling queens in Indian history.[2][3] The film written and directed by Gunasekhar features Anushka Shetty as Rudrama Devi,[4] alongside an ensemble cast of Allu Arjun, Rana Daggubati, Vikramjeet Virk, Krishnam Raju, Prakash Raj, Suman, Nithya Menen, Baba Sehgal and Catherine Tresa. The film is narrated by Chiranjeevi.[5] The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[6]

Rudhramadevi was released worldwide on 9 October 2015, with dubbed versions in Hindi and Malayalam languages. The Tamil dubbed version[7] was released by Sri Thenandal Films on 16 October.[8] Upon release, the film received positive reviews, with critics praising the direction, narrative style, background score, Anushka Shetty and Allu Arjun's performance. The Gonaganna Reddy's character played by Allu Arjun got thundering response from critics and audience alike. The film became the fifth highest opening day grossing Indian film of 2015.[9][10][11] It grossed ₹32 crores worldwide in the opening weekend.[12][13][14]

Plot

Ganapatideva was the emperor of the Kakatiya dynasty who rules Kakatiya Empire from Orugallu(present day Warangal, Telangana) as its Capital. With Kakatiya Dynasty at a problem, Ganapatideva's wife gives birth to a girl baby, as the Dynasty is in a big problem the minister advises king to announce the baby girl as a boy. Rudrama was formally designated as a son and given the male name Rudradeva, through the ancient Putrika ceremony. But , during Rudrama Devi's birth, an astrologer predicted that a girl baby is born 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 Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan 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

Thousand Pillar Temple where the filming commenced.

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 selected Ilaiyaraja to compose the music and Thotta Tharani for art direction. The film is made on a budget of ₹80 crore (US$12 million).[1] Mahesh Babu and Jr. NTR were first approached for the role of Gona Ganna Reddy, but both of them rejected the offer. Later, Allu Arjun was eventually selected to do the role.[15] Neeta Lulla designed the costumes.[16] Rapper Baba Sehgal was roped in by director Gunasekhar for a role.[17] 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, was selected for playing a negative character named Mahadeva Nayakadu.[18]

The filming was started on 14 February 2013 in Warangal. The first shot was shot at the Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal.[19] Final schedule of shoot ended on July 2014.[18]

Release

The film's official trailer was released in March 2015.[20] The film was slated to be released on 26 June 2015,[21] but it was but postponed to 9 October due to technical problems.[22] Telangana state has given entertainment tax exemption for the film.[23]

HeroTalkies has legally released Rudhramadevi in 2D and 3D formats to overseas customers who have 3D TVs.[24]

Reception

Critical response

Upon release, the film received positive reviews, with critics praising the direction, narration, and Anushka's performance.[10][11] Belvoir Eagle gave the film 3.5/5 rating,[25] and Kiaara Sindu of The Hans India rated 4/5.[26]

Box office

The film became the fifth highest opening day grossing Indian film of 2015.[9] It grossed ₹32 crore (US$5.0 million) in its first weekend at the domestic box office,[27] and ₹57.62 crore (US$9.0 million) in its first week.[28] The worldwide collection exceeded ₹81.77 crore (US$13 million) in 17 days[29] and ₹83 crore (US$13 million) in 21 days.[30] The worldwide gross was ₹86.92 crore (US$14 million) in 35 days.[1]

The Hindi dubbed version collected ₹15 crore (US$2.3 million) nett from its two weeks of release.[31] The film had an overseas collection of $990,772 in 24 days,[32] and $993,837 in 31 days.[33]

Awards and nominations

Year Category Award Film Results Winner
2015 Ugadi Award for Best Actress Ugadi Awards 2016 Rudhramadevi Won Anushka Shetty
Best actress Apsara Awards 2016 Won
Entertainer of the Year Apsara Awards 2016 Won
CineMAA Award for Best Actress CineMAA Awards Won
Best Actress Bharatamuni Awards Won
Best Actress - Critics Choice SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) 2016[34] Won
Best Actress SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) 2016[34] Nominated
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu Filmfare Awards South Won
Santosham Best Actress Award Santosham Film Awards Won
Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Supporting role – Telugu Filmfare Awards South Won Allu Arjun
Best Actor - Critic choice SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) 2016 Won
Best Actor SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) 2016[34] Nominated
CineMAA Award for Best Actor-Jury CineMAA Awards Won
CineMAA Award for Appreciation CineMAA Awards Won Gunasekhar
Santosham Best Film Award Santosham Film Awards Won
Best Director- Telugu SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) 2016[34] Nominated
Best Movie-Telugu SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) 2016[34] Nominated
Best Actor in supporting role female-Telugu SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) 2016[34] Nominated Nithya Menon
2nd IIFA Utsavam

Soundtrack

The audio music was planned to release separately in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states having the Chief ministers of these states as chief guests. Out of the six songs in the album, three of them were released on the Ugadi festival day at Visakhapatnam, while the remaining 3 songs released the next day in Warangal.[35][36] It was named Best Telugu Album of March 2015 by Deccan Music.[37] Soundtrack for The Tamil and Malayalam Version were released later.

Legacy

Rudhramadevi is the first Telugu film to have its recording in London, United Kingdom. The garments and jewellery designed for the lead cast are available in NAC Jewellers in Chennai as Rudhramadevi Collections.

References

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  2. ↑ 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:
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  4. ↑ "Anushka to do a Tamil-Telugu period film?". Times of India. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
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  10. 1 2 "Rudramadevi review: Lengthy but interesting period drama". The Indian Express. 10 October 2015.
  11. 1 2 Special Correspondent. "Rudramadevi exempted from entertainment tax in TS". The Hindu.
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  16. ↑ "German technicians to work for Rudrama Devi". Times of India. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
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  18. 1 2 Afrin Humayon (4 May 2013). "Vikramjeet Virk lands in T'wood". Retrieved 4 May 2013.
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  37. ↑ Best Telugu Songs and Albums of March 2015 Deccan Music – 31 March 2015
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