Ranga Maarthaanda

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Ranga Maarthaanda
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Poster
Directed by Krishna Vamsi
Written by Mahesh Manjrekar
Dialogue: Akella Siva Prasad
Based onNatsamrat (drama)
by V. V. Shirwadkar
Produced byKalipu Madhu
S. Venkat Reddy
Starring
CinematographyRaj K. Nalli
Edited byPavankumar Vinnakota
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Production
companies
Raja Shyamala Entertainments
Housefull Movies
Release date
  • 22 March 2023 (2023-03-22)
Running time
150 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Rangamarthanda (transl.The Sun of Theatre) is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Krishna Vamsi. [1] It is a remake of the 2016 Marathi film Natsamrat . The film stars Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, and Brahmanandam in the lead roles along with Shivathmika Rajashekar, Rahul Sipligunj, Ali Reza, Anasuya Bharadwaj, and Aadarsh Balakrishna in supporting roles. The film is produced by Kalipu Madhu, S. Venkat Reddy under the banner of Rajashyamala Entertainments, Housefull Movies and Mythri Movie Makers. The film features music scored by Ilaiyaraaja, with cinematography by Raj K Nalli, and editing by Pavan VK.

Contents

The film released on 22 March 2023, opening to highly positive reviews praising the performances, proper adaptation of the remake, emotional weight, and direction, as well as noting it as a return to form for Krishna Vamsi. [2]

Cast

Release

Ranga Maarthanda was released in theaters on 22 March 2023. It was later made available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video on 7 April 2023.

Reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote that "This emotionally stirring family drama may not have commercial elements, but even with its imperfections, the film will keep the audience hooked and has a universal recall. Actors Prakash Raj and Brahmanandam came up with performances of a lifetime. Watch it". [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ranga Marthanda movie review: A nuanced, emotional film". Indianexpress. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  2. ↑ "Krishna Vamsi's Rangamarthanda Gets A Thumbs Up From Audience". News18. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  3. ↑ "Rangamarthanda Movie Review : Extraordinary performances make this emotional family drama a classic". Timesofindia. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
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