“Rangasthalam” is a Telugu-language Indian film released in 2018. It is a period action-drama film directed by Sukumar and produced by Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar, and Mohan Cherukuri under the banner Mythri Movie Makers. The film features Ram Charan and Samantha Akkineni in the lead roles, with Aadhi Pinisetty, Jagapathi Babu, and Prakash Raj in supporting roles.
The story is set in the 1980s in a fictional village called Rangasthalam in the Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The film revolves around the character Chitti Babu, played by Ram Charan, who is a hearing-impaired, jovial, and carefree individual. Chitti Babu becomes involved in a conflict with the village’s powerful landlord, played by Jagapathi Babu, and the political system in the region.
“Rangasthalam” received critical acclaim for its storytelling, performances, music, and direction. It was particularly praised for its authentic portrayal of rural life in Andhra Pradesh. The film was a commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films at the time of its release.
The film’s soundtrack composed by Devi Sri Prasad was also well-received and included popular songs like “Yentha Sakkagunnave” and “Rangamma Mangamma.”
“Rangasthalam” is known for its strong character development, engaging screenplay, and its depiction of social and political issues in rural India during the 1980s. It is considered one of the standout Telugu films of its time.
Director | Sukumar |
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Story | Sukumar |
Screenplay | Sukumar |
Dialogues | Sukumar |
Cinematography | R. Rathnavelu |
Editor | Naveen Nooli |
Music | Devi Sri Prasad |
Producer | Naveen YerneniY .Ravi ShankarC . V. Mohan |
Cast | Ram Charan Samantha Ruth Prabhu Aadhi PinisettyJagapathi BabuPrakash RajNareshRohini Anasuya BhardhwajPoojita PonnadaPoojita PonnadaBaby AnnieBrahmajiBanerjeeSatya AkkalaAjay GhoshMahesh AchantaM. RamakrishnaAmit SharmaNaga MaheshChatrapathi SekharNoel SeanRajeev KanakalaPooja Hegde |
Release Type | Theatre |
Language | Telugu |
Production | Mythri Movie Makers |
Budget | 60 Crore |
Box Office | 216 Crore |
OTT Platform | Prime Video |
OTT Release Date | May 13, 2018 |