Director: Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri
Writers: Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary Dhanekula (screen adaptation),
Writers: Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary Dhanekula (screen adaptation),
Samudrala Raghavacharya (dialogue)
Cast: Rama Nandamuri Taraka Rao, Shobhan Babu, Subba Rao A.V., Saroja Devi B., Chaya Devi, Gitanjali, Gummadi, Harinath, Siva Rao Kasturi, Mikkilineni and others
Genres: Drama, Musical
Release Date: 6 January 1961 (India)
This movie is not as much the story of Rama as much the story of Ravana. And as Ravana, NTR did a phenomenal job. It has to be one of his best movies, if not the best. B Saroja Devi gave an equally good performance. Kanta Rao as Narada does his usual best. All in all this is a must see. Starts as being a devotee of Shiva with his Rudra Veena Ganum that culminates in getting all the power leads to his arrogance. It is a classic example of 'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. As the movie progresses, you assess the self-destructive path of Ravana (although the final destruction is not part of this movie). NTR's dialog delivery, mannerisms, facial expressions remind you why he was the best in portraying pouranikas.