Alluri Seetharama Raju

Telugu · 1974 · 187 min · biography

Directed by V. Ramachandra Rao — Kongara Jaggayya · Vijaya Nirmala · Allu Rama Lingaiah · Krishna Ghattamaneni · Gummadi Venkateswara Rao · Chandra Mohan

This 1974 Telugu biographical drama traces the early life of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, who turns away from British-influenced education toward Indian spiritual practice and grows increasingly aware of colonial injustice during his travels. After a personal loss following his decision to give up marriage for the independence cause, he takes up the fight on behalf of tribal communities in the forest regions, joining local leaders to organize armed resistance against exploitative British rule. The story follows the rise of this rebellion and the escalating confrontation with colonial authorities.

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