Last updated: 25 Mar 2026

NTR's Real Story
Telugu · Biography, Drama
2h 31m · 28 Mar 2019
Music: Kalyani Malik | DOP: Rammy | Writer: Narendra Chary, Ram Gopal Varma
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Lakshmi's NTR is a biographical political drama that explores the life of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), focusing on his second marriage to Lakshmi Parvathi and the political turmoil that followed. The film delves into the personal and political challenges faced by NTR during this controversial phase of his life.
Rajsekhar Aningi: Portrays NTR with intensity and emotional depth.
Yagna Shetty: Delivers a strong performance as Lakshmi Parvathi.
Shri Tej: Supports the narrative with a convincing role.
Agasthya Manju: Provides solid supporting performance.
Strengths
Weaknesses
The direction by Agasthya Manju and Ram Gopal Varma is focused on delivering a politically charged narrative. While the intention to depict a sensitive chapter of NTR's life is clear, the execution sometimes feels heavy-handed and lacks nuance.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics appreciated the film for its bold attempt to portray a controversial political figure and the performances of the lead actors. However, many pointed out flaws in the narrative pacing and direction, which affected the overall impact. The film received mixed to average reviews overall.
Final Box-Office Result
Lakshmi's NTR released on 28 March 2019 (2019).
Lakshmi's NTR is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Lakshmi's NTR OTT release date not announced yet.
Lakshmi's NTR directed by Agasthya Manju, Ram Gopal Varma. Produced by Deepthi Balagiri, P. Rakesh Reddy.
Lakshmi's NTR stars Rajsekhar Aningi, Yagna Shetty, Shri Tej.
Tollybo rates Lakshmi's NTR 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for Lakshmi's NTR composed by Kalyani Malik.
Lakshmi's NTR — Genre: Biography, Drama, Runtime: 151 minutes, Language: Telugu.