But it made sure that Vani Sree, Sobhan Babu and Krishnam Raju become popular actors at one go. Movie is more remembered for its songs or song – “Ee Jeevana Tharangalalo”. Anjali Devi – ANR pair delivered a huge blockbuster back in the day with this film again after a film like Anarkali. Movie became a success in Tamil and Hindi aa well. The songs from the film are still popular and story structure is still followed in some screenplays, even today. So, he delivered an absolute classic with Suvarna Sundari. The original folklore hero of Telugu Cinema, ANR couldn’t standback and witness his peers dominate the genre that made him popular. Even though the story doesn’t feel new today, the screenplay still has magic to keep us engaged throughout the runtime. Jamuna supported him in this film very well. But it became a pop culture reference because of flawless acting and direction of NTR. Many jokes came into existence because if this film’s name. Movie turned out to be such a classic that Balakrishna couldn’t restrict himself from remaking it.

Songs from the movie are still heard in major events and religious gatherings. But he proved to many that he can shine as a devotee too with his film. NTR played King, folklore hero and mythological characters like Rama, Krishna in many films. Movie achieved major technical advancement too back in the day. He narrated Lord Rama’s story till his marriage through Ravan’s perspective. Even today songs from the movie are played at events, marriage functions and ceremonies too. He delivered his career best performance back then as Ravana and music from the film, became iconic. This movie proved what a great director NTR was. Savithri earned the name as a versatile actress with this film as she mesmerised people with her comic timing in this one. Donga Ramudu proves to be a true entertainer and it has all the elements that we still associate with Telugu cinema. Still we can see many watching the film on Shivaratri, especially.ĪNR and KV Reddy combination delivered a social film classic. ANR said in an interview back then, he did not care about commercial aspects of the film and acted as Narada to prove his versatility. Their competitive nature made the film a memorable piece forever and ever.

ANR and NTR acted in this film as their life was dependent on it.

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