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{{short description|2019 Telugu-language film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Lakshmi's NTR
| image = Lakshmi's NTR.jpg
| director = [[Ram Gopal Varma]] Agasthya Manju
| producer = Rakesh Reddy Deepthi Balagiri
| writer = Ram Gopal Varma Narendra Chary
| starring = J.K.Vijay Kumar [[Yagna Shetty]] [[Sritej]]
| music = [[Kalyani Malik]]
| cinematography = Rammy
| editing = Ballu Saluja
| based_on =
| studio = [[GV Films]]
| distributor = NH Studioz
| released = {{film date|df=y|2019|03|29}}
| runtime = 152 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR|2.5 [[crore]]}}<ref name="sakshi" />
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|7 [[crore]]}}<ref name="sakshi">{{Cite web|date=31 December 2019|title=2019లో భారీ వసూళ్లు రాబట్టిన సినిమాలివే..|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/roundup-2019-special-story-tollywood-movies-1252065|access-date=6 August 2020|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref>
}}

'''''Lakshmi's NTR''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film|biographical]] [[drama film]] based on the life of former film actor and chief minister of undivided [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<ref name="dh1">{{cite web |title=RGV releases 'Lakshmi's NTR' poster in Tirumala |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/rgv-releases-lakshmis-ntr-698828.html |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |date=20 October 2018}}</ref><ref name="in1">{{cite web |title=Vennupotu song: Ram Gopal Varma stirs up controversy with his Lakshmi's NTR |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vennupotu-song-ram-gopal-varma-stirs-up-controversy-with-his-lakshmi-s-ntr-1415349-2018-12-22 |website=India Today |accessdate=22 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> from the perspective of his second wife, [[Lakshmi Parvathi|Lakshmi Parvati]] as well as Rao during his last days. It is co-directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]], and Agasthya Manju.<ref name="ht1">{{cite web |title=Ram Gopal Varma finds a producer for Lakshmi's NTR, but his family members against film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/ram-gopal-varma-finds-a-producer-for-lakshmi-s-ntr-but-his-family-members-against-film/story-2VKE3P06G6mHBEaUUhM6FL.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=9 October 2017}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* P Vijay Kumar as [[N. T. Rama Rao]]
* [[Yagna Shetty]] as [[Lakshmi Parvathi]]
* [[Sritej]] as [[Nara Chandrababu Naidu]]
* Aningi Rajasekhar as Rama Subba Reddy
*Vj Balu as [[Nandamuri Balakrishna|Balakrishna]]
* Swarnakanth as [[Devineni Nehru]]

== Production ==
On 4 July 2017, RGV announced through his YouTube channel that he would be directing NTR's biopic with the title ''RGV's NTR'', in which [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] was to act. Due to differences they both did two different movies on NTR. The film's title was later changed to ''Lakshmi's NTR''.

=== Casting ===
After various speculation and rumours as to who would be cast in the lead roles, it was revealed that P Vijay Kumar<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rgvs-clarification-about-who-plays-ntr-in-lakshmis-ntr/articleshow/67623660.cms|title=RGV's clarification about who plays NTR in 'Lakshmi's NTR'|website=The Times of India}}</ref> as N. T. Rama Rao, Sritej<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirchi9.com/movienews/rgv-chandrababu-naidu-is-menacing-lakshmis-ntr/|title=RGV's Chandrababu Naidu Is Menacing|website=Mirchi9.}}</ref> as Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Yagna Shetty<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/120119/yagna-shetty-to-play-lakshmi-parvathi.html|title=Yagna Shetty to play Lakshmi Parvathi|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> as Lakshmi Parvathi would reprise their roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/72334/Pics-Lakshmi-Parvathi-Chandrababu-of-Lakshmis-NTR|title=Pics: Lakshmi Parvathi & Chandrababu of 'Lakshmi's NTR'|website=Gulte.}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Lakshmi's NTR
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Kalyani Malik]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2019
| recorded = 2018
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = Mango Music
| producer = [[Kalyani Malik]]
| prev_title = [[Ammammagarillu]]
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title =
| next_year = 2019
}}

Music is composed by [[Kalyani Malik]] and released on Mango Music label.

{{track listing
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Vennupotu
| lyrics1 = Sira Sri
| extra1 = [[Kalyani Malik]]
| length1 = 03:16
| title2 = Endhuku
| lyrics2 = Sira Sri
| extra2 = [[Kalyani Malik]], Sri Krishna
| length2 = 04:54
| title3 = Nee Uniki
| lyrics3 = Sira Sri
| extra3 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| length3 = 02:12
| title4 = Avasaram
| lyrics4 = Sira Sri
| extra4 = Wilson Herald
| length4 = 02:06
| title5 = Garjana
| lyrics5 = Sira Sri
| extra5 = [[P. Ravi Shankar]]
| length5 = 02:29
| title6 = Vijayam
| lyrics6 = Sira Sri
| extra6 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[Mohana Bhogaraju]]
| length6 = 01:36
| tittle7 = Nenem Chesano
| lyrics7 = Sira Sri
| extra7 = Uma Neha
| length7 = 02:01
| all_writing =
| title8 = Gelupu Votami
| lyrics8 = Sira Sri
| extra8 = [[Shweta Mohan]]
| length8 = 06:43
| title9 = Sisiraniki
| lyrics9 = Sira Sri
| extra9 = [[Kalyani Malik]], [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]
| length9 = 03:56
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| title7 = Nenem chesano
}}

== Release ==
Initially it was scheduled to release on 22 March 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/ram-gopal-varma-s-lakshmi-s-ntr-to-hit-screens-on-march-22/story-0SRntJBNWDxtPOUHp306ZO.html|title=Ram Gopal Varma's Lakshmi's NTR to hit screens on March 22|date=2 March 2019|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=3 March 2019|archive-date=6 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506195043/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/ram-gopal-varma-s-lakshmi-s-ntr-to-hit-screens-on-march-22/story-0SRntJBNWDxtPOUHp306ZO.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/020319/all-eyes-on-ram-gopal-varmas-film-lakshmis-ntr.html|title=All eyes on Ram Gopal Varma's film Lakshmi's NTR|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/lakshmis-ntr-rgvs-controversial-film-set-to-hit-the-theatres-on-march-22/articleshow/68198073.cms|title='Lakshmi's NTR': RGV's controversial film set to hit the theatres on March 22|website=The Times of India}}</ref> There are many political pressures on Election Commission and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to stop the release of the movie in the mode of the conduct basis. As RGV fought back against the EC and CBFC, the petitions against the release of the movie were filed in the Telangana High Court.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2019/03/19/lakshmis-ntr-release-can-not-be-stopped-hc|title=Lakshmi's NTR Release Can Not Be Stopped: HC|website=Sakshipost|language=en|access-date=20 March 2019}}</ref> The HC after a thorough inquiry, directed that every individual has the right to express his feelings so the release of the movie cannot be stopped. Due to some Post production and Pre-release formalities it was rescheduled to release on 29 March 2019 in Telangana<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/lakshmis-ntr-gets-new-release-date-513308|title=Lakshmi's NTR Gets New Release Date|website=TheHansIndia.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-gopal-varma-blames-cbfc-for-refusing-to-certify-lakshmi-s-ntr-then-calls-it-misunderstanding-1480853-2019-03-18|title=Ram Gopal Varma blames CBFC for refusing to certify Lakshmi's NTR, then calls it misunderstanding|website=India Today}}</ref> and on 1 June in Andhra Pradesh. 'Weekend Cinema' released the movie overseas.

=== Marketing ===
First track ‘Vennupotu’(Backstabbing) was released on 21 December 2018, which went on to make controversies. A case was filed by TDP MLA from Pithapuram S V S N Varma saying that it was aiming at Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nara Chandra Babu Naidu. So the High Court issued notices to censor board and producer of Lakshmi's NTR.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/after-petition-tdp-mla-telangana-hc-issues-notice-makers-lakshmis-ntr-95511|title=After petition by TDP MLA, Telangana HC issues notice to makers of 'Lakshmi's NTR'|website=Thenewsminute.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/notices-to-censor-board-producer-of-ntr-biopic/article26064000.ece|title=Notices to censor board, producer of NTR biopic|website=The Hindu}}</ref>

The second track ‘Enduku’(Why?) was released on 8 January 2019, questioning why did NTR marry Lakshmi Parvathi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telugucinema.com/news/rgv-releases-enduku-song|title=RGV releases Enduku song|website=Telugucinema.}}</ref>

On 18 January 2019, A teaser was released which gives a brief glance into the characters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/lakshmis-ntr-teaser-ram-gopal-varmas-depiction-of-former-andhra-pradesh-cm-promises-authenticity-5932411.html|title=Lakshmi's NTR teaser: Ram Gopal Varma's depiction of former Andhra Pradesh CM promises authenticity|website=Firstpost.}}</ref>

First official trailer was released on 14 February 2019, at 9:27 AM by Ram Gopal Varma on Valentine's Day signifying the love between NTR and Lakhsmi Parvathi.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/lakshmis-ntr-trailer-controversial-to-the-core/articleshow/67986738.cms|title=Lakshmi's NTR Trailer: Controversial to the core!|newspaper=The Times of India | date=14 February 2019 | accessdate=14 March 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema-lakshmi-s-ntr-trailer-ram-gopal-varma-unveils-most-intense-dramatic-love-story-ever-on-valentine-s-day-504403|title=Lakshmi's NTR Trailer: Ram Gopal Varma unveils 'most intense, dramatic love story ever' on Valentine's Day|website=IndiatvNews.}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
After the release of the trailer, a big Telugu channel acquired the satellite rights for ₹3 Crore.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}}

== Reception ==
=== Critical reception ===
''Cinema Express'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Lakshmi's NTR, which traverses the unexplored events that happened in the life of NTR, makes for an interesting watch".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/telugu/2019/mar/29/lakshmis-ntr-review-an-untold-story-of-emotions-10794.html|title=Lakshmi's NTR Review: An untold story of emotions.|website=CinemaExpress}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>

Firstpost gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Lakshmi's NTR ends up being yet another drama from RGV's factory which doesn't pack a punch despite its inherent drama".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/lakshmis-ntr-movie-review-rgvs-political-film-fails-to-pack-a-punch-despite-its-inherent-drama-6357421.html|title=Lakshmi's NTR movie review: RGV's political film fails to pack a punch despite its inherent drama.|website=Firstpost}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

[[The Times of India]] gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Lakshmi's NTR does tell the story of an important and less talked about phase in the legendary actor-politician's life. But a good story doesn't always make for a good film".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/lakshmis-ntr/movie-review/68630905.cms|title=LAKSHMI'S NTR MOVIE REVIEW.|website=The Times of India}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

''Sify'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Lakshmi's NTR that focused on later life of legendary actor and politician late NT Rama Rao is fairly faithful to the political events of 1989 to 1996. While the film paints Chandrababu Naidu as a villain in NTR's life, it also goes extra length to show Lakshmi Parvathi as a woman sans blemishes. It is an okay political movie with slow narration".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/lakshmis-ntr-review-an-okay-fairly-faithful-political-movie-review-telugu-td3rxlihbjhfd.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330082240/http://www.sify.com/movies/lakshmis-ntr-review-an-okay-fairly-faithful-political-movie-review-telugu-td3rxlihbjhfd.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 March 2019|title=Lakshmi's NTR review: An okay, fairly faithful political movie.|website=[[Sify]]}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

[[The Indian Express]] gave 1 out of 5 stars stating "Ram Gopal Varma needs to cultivate new tricks of storytelling, should he ever aspire to make a decent film again".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/lakshmis-ntr-movie-review-rating-5648918/|title=Lakshmi's NTR movie review: RGV's inept exercise in propaganda.|website=TheIndianExpress}}{{Rating|1|5}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt9319884}}
{{Ram Gopal Varma|state=collapsed}}

[[Category:2019 Indian films]]
[[Category:2019 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Biographical films about politicians]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of N. T. Rama Rao]]
[[Category:Films directed by Ram Gopal Varma]]
[[Category:Films about N. Chandrababu Naidu]]
[[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Indian biographical films]]

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