Rangamarthanda, the Telugu remake of the Marathi film Nata Samrat, tells the story of a retired theatre actor who must deal with a drastic change in his family dynamic as he hands over the household responsibilities to his children.
Directed by Krishna Vamsi and starring Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, Brahmanandam, Shivathmika Rajashekar, and Anasuya Bharadwaj, the film received glowing reviews upon its worldwide theatrical release on March 22.
The film also marked the acting debut of Rahul Sipligunj and starred Jayalalitha, Aadarsh Balakrishna, and Ali Reza in key roles.
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The music, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, includes hit numbers like Damidi Semanthi, Puvvai Virise Pranam, and Nannu Nannuga.
After its theatrical run, Amazon Prime acquired the digital rights and premiered the film on its platform, earning standout performances from the cast and director Krishna Vamsi’s return to form.
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Rangamarthanda belongs to the same school as NTR’s Badi Panthulu/Baghban, discussing parental negligence and generational disconnect through the eyes of a theatre veteran.