Rudhramadevi (film)

Rudhramadevi

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Gunasekhar
Produced by Gunasekhar
Raagini Guna/Neelima Guna/Yukthamukhi
Screenplay by Gunasekhar
Starring Allu Arjun
Anushka Shetty
Rana Daggubati Vikramjeet Virk
Prakash Raj
Narrated by Chiranjeevi
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography Ajayan Vincent
Edited by Sreekar Prasad
Production
company
Gunaa Team Works
Release dates
  • 9 October 2015 (2015-10-09)
Running time
 157 minutes
Country India
Language Telugu
Budget ₹80 crore (US$12 million)[1]
Box office est. ₹86.92 crore (US$13 million)[1]

Rudhramadevi is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language 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.[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, Krishnam Raju, Vikramjeet Virk, Prakash Raj, 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, and Anushka's performance. 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 ruled in Orugallu. Rudrama was formally designated as a son and given the male name 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

Alternative poster featuring Allu Arjun as Gona Ganna Reddy

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 seleted Ilaiyaraja to compose the music and Thotta Tharani for art direction. The film is made on a budget of ₹80 crore (US$12 million).[15] 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.[16] Neeta Lulla has donned the costumes.[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, was selected for playing a negative character named Mahadeva Nayakadu.[19]

The filming was started on 14 February 2013 in Warangal. The first shot was shot at the Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal.[20] Final schedule of shoot ended on July 2014.[19]

Release

The film's official trailer was released in March 2015.[21] The film was slated to be released on 26 June 2015,[22] but it was but postponed to 9 October due to technical problems.[23] Telangana state has given entertainment tax exemption for the film.[24]

Legal release online

HeroTalkies has legally released Rudhramadevi in 2D and 3D formats to overseas customers who have 3D TVs.[25]

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,[26] and Kiaara Sindu of The Hans India rated 4/5.[27]

Box office

The film became the fifth highest opening day grossing Indian film of 2015.[9] It grossed ₹32 crore (US$4.8 million) in its first weekend at the domestic box office,[28] and ₹57.62 crore (US$8.6 million) in its first week.[29] The worldwide collection exceeded ₹81.77 crore (US$12 million) in 17 days[30] and ₹83 crore (US$12 million) in 21 days.[31] The worldwide gross was ₹86.92 crore (US$13 million) in 35 days.[1]

The Hindi dubbed version collected ₹15 crore (US$2.2 million) nett from its two weeks of release.[32] The film had an overseas collection of $990,772 in 24 days,[33] and $993,837 in 31 days.[34]

Soundtrack

Rudhramadevi
Soundtrack album to Rudhramadevi by Ilaiyaraaja
Released 23 March 2015
Recorded Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London, United Kingdom
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 27:51
Language Telugu
Label Lahari Music
Producer Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja chronology
Yevade Subramanyam
(2015)		 Rudhramadevi
(2015)		 Abbayitho Ammayi
(2016)

The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. 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]

All lyrics written by Sirivennela Sitaramasastri. 

Rudhramadevi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Avuna Neevena Ne Vedhukutunna"  Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam 5:28
2. "Choosukovo Theesukovo"  K. S. Chithra, Baba Sehgal 5:00
3. "Punnami Poovai Vikasisthunna"  Shreya Ghoshal & Chorus 4:40
4. "Madagajame Neeku Machikai"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, Kailash Kher & Chorus 5:50
5. "Allakallolamai Desam"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 2:07
6. "Anthapuramlo Andala Chilaka"  K. S. Chithra, Sadhana Sargam, Chinmayi & Chorus 4:47
Total length:
 27:51

All lyrics written by P. Vijay. 

Rudhramadevi (Tamil dubbed)
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"  K. S. Chithra, Sadhana Sargam, Chinmayi & Chorus  

All lyrics written by Sudhamsu. 

Rudhramadevi (Malayalam dubbed)
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Kumudam Poove"  Mridula Warrier 4:20
2. "Anthappurathilo Arayanna"  Mridula Warrier, Sithara, Renjini Jose 4:08
3. "Mounam Nirvethiam"  Sudeep Kumar, Sithara 3:51
4. "Matha Gajame"  Anwar Sadath, Renjini Jose 5:47
5. "Thullunnuvo"  Kripa 3:25
Total length:
 21:31

All lyrics written by Raqueeb Alam , Sudhakar Sharma and Vimal Kashyap. 

Rudhramadevi (Hindi dubbed)
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Naina Tu Sunaina"  Javed Ali , Sadhana Sargam  
2. "Pushpa Koi Viksit Huya"  Palak Muchhal  
3. "Rajathi Raja Sri Ganapathi"  Kailash Kher & Chorus  
4. "Anthakaran Hai Mehka Huya Sa"  Sadhana Sargam, Pamela Jain , Priyanka Bhattacharya & Chorus  

Legacy

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

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