Rangasthalam is a 2018 Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Sukumar and produced by Y. Naveen, Y. Ravi Shankar, and C. V. Mohan under the banner Mythri Movie Makers. The film stars Ram Charan and Samantha Akkineni in the lead roles, while Aadhi Pinisetty, Jagapati Babu, and Prakash Raj play supporting roles. The film is set in the village of Rangasthalam, and tells the story of Chitti Babu, a hearing-impaired man who becomes embroiled in a conflict with the local village president. The film was released on 30 March 2018 to positive reviews and became a commercial success at the box office.
Rangasthalam received praise for its performances, direction, story, and music. Charan's performance as Chitti Babu, a hearing-impaired man, was particularly well-received, and the film helped to establish him as a leading actor in Telugu cinema. The film's music, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, was also successful and the songs "Rangamma Mangamma" and "Yentha Sakkagunnaave" became particularly popular. The film's cinematography, by Rathnavelu, was also praised.
The film's production design, which included the recreation of a 1980s village setting, was praised by critics and audiences alike. The film's attention to detail and authenticity in recreating the period setting was widely appreciated.
Overall, Rangasthalam was a critical and commercial success and is considered to be one of the standout films in Telugu cinema in recent years. It helped to establish Ram Charan as a leading actor in Telugu cinema and was a major success for its director, Sukumar, and the production company, Mythri Movie Makers.
The film's story revolves around the conflict between Chitti Babu (played by Ram Charan) and the local village president, Kumar Babu (played by Jagapati Babu). Chitti Babu is a hearing-impaired man who is drawn into the conflict when Kumar Babu begins to abuse his power and exploit the villagers.
The film also features Samantha Akkineni as the female lead, playing the role of Chitti Babu's love interest, Rama Lakshmi. Other notable actors in the film include Aadhi Pinisetty as the antagonist, Prakash Raj as Chitti Babu's uncle, and Anasuya Bharadwaj as Chitti Babu's sister.
The film's screenplay and dialogue were written by Sukumar, and the film was produced by Y. Naveen, Y. Ravi Shankar, and C. V. Mohan under the banner Mythri Movie Makers. The film's music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad and the cinematography was handled by Rathnavelu.
Rangasthalam was released on 30 March 2018 and was a major commercial success at the box office. It was released in over 1,500 screens worldwide and had a wide release in both India and overseas markets. The film was released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.
In addition to its commercial success, Rangasthalam also received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its performances, direction, story, and music, and is considered to be a standout film in Telugu cinema.
The film's story is set in the 1980s and is set in the village of Rangasthalam. It follows the conflict between Chitti Babu, a hearing-impaired man, and Kumar Babu, the local village president, who is abusive and exploitative of the villagers.
Rangasthalam was directed by Sukumar, who is known for his attention to detail and for creating authentic and immersive worlds in his films. The film's production design, which included the recreation of a 1980s village setting, was praised for its authenticity and attention to detail.
The film's music, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, was also successful and the songs "Rangamma Mangamma" and "Yentha Sakkagunnaave" became particularly popular. The film's cinematography, by Rathnavelu, was also praised.
In addition to its commercial success, Rangasthalam received numerous awards and accolades. It was nominated for several awards at the Filmfare Awards South, including Best Film, Best Actor for Ram Charan, and Best Actress for Samantha Akkineni, among others. It won several awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film and the Filmfare Award for Best Director for Sukumar.
Rangasthalam was released in over 1,500 screens worldwide and was a major commercial success at the box office. It was released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi, and was well-received by audiences and critics alike.