| Rudrangi | |
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| Directed by | Ajay Samrat |
| Written by | Ajay Samrat |
| Produced by | Rasamayi Balakishan |
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| Cinematography | Santosh Shanamoni |
| Edited by | Bonthala Nageswara Reddy |
| Music by | Nawfal Raja AIS |
Production company | Rasamayi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Rudrangi is 2023 Indian Telugu-language epic action drama film [1] written and directed by Ajay Samrat [2] and produced by Rasamayi Balakishan under Rasamayi Films. [3] It stars Ganavi Laxman as the titular character alongside Jagapati Babu, Mamta Mohandas, Ashish Gandhi and Vimala Raman in vital roles. [4] The soundtrack is composed by Nawfal Raja AIS. [5] It was released on 7 July 2023. [6] [7]
During the British Raj, in a territory in Telangana, an old serf, Maisaiah, resides with the progeny of his son & daughter, Mallesh & Rudrangi. Since he is aging, he betroths the infant cross cousins to be inseparable. One day, the ailing Maisaiah says no to the evil overlord Bhujanga Rao. As a result, he is tortured to death when an enraged Mallesh strikes Bhujanga Rao and runs away, leaving behind Rudrangi in his vile clutches. Presently, he enters a region, "Rudrangi," trampled by a monarch, Bheem Rao Deshmukh, an antagonist to Bhujanga Rao. At one point, Mallesh saves him from Bhujanga Rao's assassination attempt. From then, Bheem Rao's benevolent wife, Meera Bai, dotes on him as a sibling.
Years pass, and Bheem Rao opts for a second marriage with the vigorous spitfire, Jwala Bai Deshmukh. On their wedding night, Bhujanga Rao reattempted homicide when Jwala Bai thrashed it. Consequently, Bheem Rao guns his ultimate weapon, Mallesh, who smashes the foe single-handedly when Jwala Bai entices him. Moreover, Bheem Rao keeps her off for the lack of femininity. She moves to extremes to allure Mallesh but fails before his loyalty.
Meanwhile, on the hunt, Bheem Rao spots a tribal belle, burns out of lust, and dictates to Mallesh to get ahold of her, which he does. Here, as a flabbergast, he unveils her as his beloved childhood bride, Rudrangi. Yet, Bheem Rao yearns for her when Mallesh revolts and is seized by backstab. However, with the aid of Jwala Bai, Mallesh & Rudrangi are freed and landed in the forest. Hence, Bheem Rao perpetrates the entire "Rudrangi" to victims of torment for their whereabouts. Being conscious of it, Rudrangi fires up Mallesh, who onslaughts on Bheem Rao's bestialities and thrives publicly. Exasperated, Bhim Rao seizes water via his lake, and an oppressive drought arises.
Now, he edicts to surrender Rudrangi instead of it, which the masses renounce despite the catastrophe. Vexed Rudrangi elects self-denial when the villagers adore her as a deity. Following, she proceeds with the consent of Mallesh, who overcomes grief. Currently, Rudrangi commits suicide to protect her celibacy, and it reforms Jwala Bai, too, after soul-searching. At the same time, Meera Bai is in labor and delivers a baby girl. Before dying, she bestows the newborn to Mallesh, stating she should become a darling to the region by raising as a commoner. Mallesh consigns the baby to his acolyte Rajanna by instructing him to rear as his daughter and mold as beneficiary.
Then, he brawls with Bheem Rao and is gravely wounded. Parallelly, the demise defects for poisoning the lake, the public barge on Bheem Rao, including his sidekicks and Jwala Bai. Thus, self-prided Bheem Rao decapitates himself. At last, Mallesh leaves his breath, showing that turtle doves are immortal. Finally, the movie ends with the heir, Rudrangi, who returns to achieving Mallesh's goals.
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| Soundtrack album by Nawfal Raja AIS | ||||
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| Recorded | 2022–2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 7:26 | |||
| Language | Telugu | |||
| Label | T-Series | |||
| Producer | Nawfal Raja Asi | |||
| Nawfal Raja AIS chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack and score of the film is composed by Nawfal Raja Asi. The audio rights were acquired by T-Series. [9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Jajimogulali" | Abhinaya Srinivas | Mohana Bhogaraju | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Rudrangi Title Song" | Manukota Prasad | Kailash Kher | 3:56 |
| Total length: | 7:26 | |||
The film motion poster has been launched on 3 October 2022 [10] and Mamta Mohandas first look on 22 October 2022. [11] The teaser is out on 17 April 2023 [12] [13] and trailer on 26 June 2023 [14] and The movie is scheduled to release on 7 July 2023. [15] Its Pre-release function held on 30 June 2023 at Pradhan Conventions, Financial District. [16] Nandamuri Balakrishna graced function as Chief Guest who proclaimed it as rarest. [17]
Prakash Precheti of The South First rated the film 2/5 stars, stating that the film's "drama takes a backseat in the process as the story becomes too fictional". [18] Srivathsan Nadadhur of OTT Play gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote "While Rudrangi has its share of eccentricities, the director Ajay Samrat leaves a lasting impression with his eye for drama, nuanced understanding of human emotions and commercial appeal. With powerful performances by Jagapathi Babu, Mamta Mohandas and Ashish Gandhi, this is a gripping period drama". [19]
Satya Pulgam of ABP Desam wrote "From the beginning to the end of 'Rudrangi', the emotions in most of the scenes impress the audience. Director Ajay has shown good command in terms of scenes and emotions. Especially the words are very good". [20] A reviewer of Telugu Asianet News wrote "Finally, a movie that explores the background of Telangana aristocrats from another perspective. What "Rudrangi" wanted was not slavery, but schools". [21] Mirchi9 rated 1.5/5. Jagapathi Babu plays an obnoxious character, Ashish Gandhi looks physically apt, and female leads Vimala Raman, Mamta Mohandas & Ganavi Laxman work adequately. The movie is to be said unbearably loud. [22] Telugu Bulletin affirms ‘Rudrangi’ has a decent storyline but the second half is dragged down and the climax is outdated. [23]