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.
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.
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$12 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
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]
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