Rani Rudrama shooting at Hanmakonda
The 'Muhurtham' shot of the much publicized movie 'Rani Rudrama' was filmed at the historic Thousand Pillars Temple in Warangal town on Thursday.
The first shot of the film produced and directed by Gunasekhar was filmed on the Shiva Linga of the temple in the presence of actor Anushka Shetty, who is donning the role of Rudrama Devi, the 13th century queen of the Kakatiya dynasty, and actor Daggubati Rana, who is doing the role of Chalukya Veerabhadra.
Gunasekhar informed that the film's soundtrack and background scores are being composed by noted music director Ilaiyaraaja. The film's team comprises Thotta Tharani, Srikar Prasad, Ajay Vincent and Kamal Kannan.
The regular shooting of the film will commence in April month. For the film, 13 Century Warangal, called Orugallu, is being recreated in Hyderabad.
All the film crew and actors are going to contribute their hundred percent for bringing out an effective output, the director said.
Rani Rudrama is going to be India's first telescopic 3D film, he noted adding that he has been working on the script for the past ten years and the film will be on par with the expectations of the audience.
'Anushka and Rana are learning horse riding and sword fight' to give their best for the film, he revealed.
'We have consulted several historians in Warangal and outside to ascertain the historical facts so that the film will be a true depiction of the past,' Gunasekhar.
'This is very big character for me and I am excited to do it. We are doing whatever the director is telling us to do to suit the character,' Anushka told press persons.
When asked about her next film she said, 'First, I want to complete the film and then will think of doing other films,' the actress said.
Rana responded saying, 'I am lucky to do the role in the film and I am looking forward for many such roles,' when asked on his role in the film and how he felt about it.
On doing villain roles he said, 'I wish to do hero and villain roles,' quoting a dialogue of Kamal Hassan 'Nantha villain nantha hero'. The film crew offered prayers at the temple.
News Posted: 15 February, 2013
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