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Review in pics: Sri Rama Rajyam

Big names like Bapu, Ramana, Balakrishna, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Ilayaraja come together for the big budget mythological film, Sri Rama Rajyam.

  • Big names like Bapu, Ramana, Balakrishna, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Ilayaraja come together for the big budget mythological film, <i>Sri Rama Rajyam</i>.
    Big names like Bapu, Ramana, Balakrishna, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Ilayaraja come together for the big budget mythological film, Sri Rama Rajyam.
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  • The movie starts with the return of Rama and Sita to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravan in Lanka.
    The movie starts with the return of Rama and Sita to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravan in Lanka.
  • Rama becomes the king of Ayodhya and the people are happy under his rule. But just when things appear fine, Sita is banished to the forests by Ram.
    Rama becomes the king of Ayodhya and the people are happy under his rule. But just when things appear fine, Sita is banished to the forests by Ram.
  • Valmiki gives shelter to Sita and looks after her as his own daughter.
    Valmiki gives shelter to Sita and looks after her as his own daughter.
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  • Sita then gives birth to Luv and Kush. Valmiki imparts knowledge to them and also teaches them how to use weapons.
    Sita then gives birth to Luv and Kush. Valmiki imparts knowledge to them and also teaches them how to use weapons.
  • Luv and Kush also learn about the heroic Ram and Valmiki asks them to preach his story across the length and breadth of Ayodhya.
    Luv and Kush also learn about the heroic Ram and Valmiki asks them to preach his story across the length and breadth of Ayodhya.
  • One day Rama reaches Valmiki's ashram, where he is united with his sons.
    One day Rama reaches Valmiki's ashram, where he is united with his sons.
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  • As far as performance is concerned, Balakrishna as Lord Rama is simply superb. He carries the role with the necessary poise, dignity and intensity.
    As far as performance is concerned, Balakrishna as Lord Rama is simply superb. He carries the role with the necessary poise, dignity and intensity.
  • Nayanthara as Sita is expressive and beautiful.
    Nayanthara as Sita is expressive and beautiful.
  • ANR completely suits the role of Valmiki.
    ANR completely suits the role of Valmiki.
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  • Music, graphics, cinematography and good costumes are some of the highlights of the movie.
    Music, graphics, cinematography and good costumes are some of the highlights of the movie.
  • In all, Sri Rama Rajyam is a feel-good film that brilliantly showcases our ancient culture.
    In all, Sri Rama Rajyam is a feel-good film that brilliantly showcases our ancient culture.
  • Happy faces: Nagarajuna, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Amala at the premiere.
    Happy faces: Nagarajuna, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Amala at the premiere.
  • Amala attends the premiere of <i>Sri Rama Rajyam</i>.
    Amala attends the premiere of Sri Rama Rajyam.
  • Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who plays Valmiki in <i>Sri Rama Rajyam</i> at the premiere of the movie.<br><br> Coming Up: Nayanthara, Balakrishna in <i>Sri Rama Rajyam</i>
    Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who plays Valmiki in Sri Rama Rajyam at the premiere of the movie.

    Coming Up: Nayanthara, Balakrishna in Sri Rama Rajyam