Many Telugu films and shows have been inspired by the Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’. As the nation eagerly anticipates the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ram Mandir Ayodhya, let’s delve into the cinematic journey of Telugu heroes who have brought the character of Lord Rama to life on the silver screen.
Y. Suryanarayana:
Yadavalli Suryanarayana paved the way as the first Telugu hero to embody Lord Rama’s persona in the 1932 film “Paadukaa Pattabhishekam.”
CSR Anjaneyulu:
In 1945, CSR Anjaneyulu took on the iconic role of Rama in another film titled “Paaduka Pattabhishekam,” contributing to the cinematic legacy of the Ramayana.
Akkineni Nageshwara Rao:
Legendary actor ANR made his mark by portraying Rama in the 1944 film “Sri Rama Jananam,” marking his debut as a lead hero and introducing the talented music director Gantasala.
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR):
NTR, an iconic figure in Telugu cinema, immortalized the character of Rama in multiple films such as “Sampoorna Ramayanam,” “Lava Kusa,” and “Sri Rama Pattabhishekam,” leaving an lasting impact on Telugu audiences.
Haranath:
In 1961 and 1968, Haranath graced the screen as Lord Rama in “Seetha Rama Kalyanam” and “Sri Rama Katha,” respectively.
Shoban Babu:
Renowned actor Shoban Babu portrayed Rama in the 1971 film “Sampoorna Ramayanam,” directed by Bapu, adding his touch to the portrayal of this revered character.
Kantha Rao:
Kantha Rao took on the role of Lord Rama in the 1968 film “Veeranjaneya,” contributing to the rich tapestry of Ramayana-inspired films.
Ravi Kumar:
In the 1976 film “Seetha Kalyanam,” directed by Bapu, Ravi Kumar took on the role of Rama, adding another dimension to the cinematic narrative.
Jr NTR:
Jr NTR, in the 1997 film “Bala Ramayanam,” directed by Gunasekhar, embraced the character of Lord Rama, continuing the cinematic legacy.
Srikanth:
Srikanth made a brief yet impactful appearance as Lord Rama in the super hit film “Devullu,” directed by Kodi Ramakrishna.
Suman:
Suman portrayed Lord Rama in the 2006 film “Sri Rama Dasu,” directed by Raghavendra Rao, with Nagarjuna playing the titular role.
Balakrishna:
Nandamuri Balakrishna took on the role of Sri Rama in the 2011 film “Sri Rama Rajyam,” directed by Bapu, alongside Nayanthara as the female lead.
Adipurush – Prabhas:
Prabhas, in the recent film “Adipurush,” essayed the role of Lord Rama. Despite initial backlash, Adipurush’ has experienced a notable resurgence on social media, now earning positive acclaim ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration. The film’s ‘timeless’ song ‘Ram Siya Ram,’ has become a focal point of admiration. Social media platforms are flooded with videos of Ayodhya, featuring this song, as netizens express their love for Ram Mandir consecration ceremony.
