Rangamarthanda is a family picture which is directed by krishna vamsi. The cast includes senior artists in tollywood like brahmamandam, prakash raj, ramyakrishna in full length roles and tanikella bharani in little cameo. It's also includes adarsh balakrishna, anasuya, shivathmika, rahul spligunj and ali reza. Music by ilayaraja and cinematography by raj k nalli. It's produced by kalipu madhu and s venkat reddy underthe banner raja shyaama entertainments and housefull movies. Let's look at this family drama.
Story -
Rangamarthanda raghavarao(Prakash raj), a famous stage artist who earned so many awards and rewards for his acting. One day raghavrao announces his retirement from stage. But this decision doesn't goes well for his wife (Ramya krishna) and his friend chakri(brahmanandam). At the night of his retirement, raghavarao gives his house property to his daughter in law and his lifetime earnings to his daughter. Raghavarao's daughter in law want to build a 10-storied house in that property. His daughter falls in love and married to musician(rahul). Rest of the story is about what happens to raghava rao and his wife after giving away their assets and what happens to their self pride when their kids take unfavourable decisions.
Thumbs ups -
Firstly, krishna vamsi garu did just for the original film. He carried the original nicels and brought out those emotions. Even it is his first remake, he did it greatly.
Prakash raj as ragahva rao is very much settled in that role. His dialogue delivery, the way he showcased self pride and the emotions he carried out are great. Hasya brahma brahmanandam garu acted beside to prakash raj as chakri as his friend. This is first time for me watching him in that kind of role and he did it perfectly and brought the tears from audience. Ramya krishna as raghava's wife did neat job. Rahul spligunj as musician, for this he don't need to act just he has to behave and he did it neatly. We see anasuya in grey shades rarely Also adarsh in soft role. Other actors given their which helped the film. Dialogues and lyrics in the movie are good.
Thumbs down-
There are some negatives in the film like some scenes looks like forced but we cross that with their actings.
Technical aspects -
Director krishna vamsi is did good job in narration and also for not spoiling the original which is acted by nana patekar.
Music by ilayaraja is an asset for the film. Dialogues and lyrics are good. Production values are okay.
Verdict -
It's a story of an artist life also the story of parents. Even though it's predictable for the narration the director chose but the performances overtakes them. It's worth watching. Go for it.
Rating - 3.5/5