Naa Rakumarudu(2014)
Naa Rakumarudu is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Tatineni Satya. The film stars Naveen Chandra and Ritu Varma in lead roles. The story follows Gowri, an illiterate village woman who is tricked into a fraudulent marriage because she cannot read. Her educated lover Raju fights a legal battle to free her. The film highlights the dangers of female illiteracy in rural India. It was praised for its social message and Ritu Varma's performance. The movie was released theatrically in 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- aha, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 21 February 2014
- Director
- Tatineni Satya
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A young, illiterate village woman named Gowri falls in love with an educated city man named Raju. But her inability to read makes her an easy target for a cruel man who tricks her into a fake marriage. Raju must fight the legal system to save her and give her the education she deserves.
“Education is the real prince.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Naa Rakumarudu
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao (7 films together), M. S. Narayana & Krishna Bhagawan (4 films together), and Krishna Bhagawan & Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Naa Rakumardu' translates to 'I Won't Die' in English, hinting at the protagonist's struggle.
- Director Satya also worked as an assistant director for the popular film 'Happy Days' before making his debut with this movie.
- Actress Nanditha Raj, who played Bindu, was a former Miss India finalist before entering Telugu cinema.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, known for his work in hit films like 'Kotha Bangaru Lokam'.
- Despite being a romance film, it incorporated elements of psychological drama, which was less common in Telugu cinema at the time.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts and digital platforms later.
- Some scenes were shot in picturesque locations in and around Hyderabad to contrast the story's emotional turmoil.