Lakshmi's NTR: Three theatres in Andhra Pradesh seized for screening biopic despite EC's order
5 years, 8 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR: Three theatres in Andhra Pradesh seized for screening biopic despite EC's order

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Three theatres in Andhra Pradesh were seized for running Ram Gopal Varma’s_Lakshmi’s NTR,_ a biopic based on the life of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N T Rama Rao. The EC had previously said that any biopic material in the nature of biography/hagiography sub-serving the purpose of any political entity or an individual entity connected to it, which is intended to, or which has the potential to disturb the level playing field during the elections should not be displayed in electronic media including cinematography during the operation of Model Code of Conduct. “It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that the said movie is publicised as a biopic of late N T Rama Rao, which purported to depict N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and a leader of a recognised political party, in a manner allegedly diminishing the electoral prospect of his party. As the general elections in the state were completed on 11 April, Varma wrote to the CEO on 25 April, requesting exhibition of Lakshmi’s NTR in Andhra Pradesh.

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No Ram Gopal Varma's Lakshmi's NTR release during Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission
5 years, 8 months ago

No Ram Gopal Varma's Lakshmi's NTR release during Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission

India Today  

The Election Commission on Wednesday ordered the producers of Lakshmi's NTR and Udyama Simham, the two biopics based on the lives of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N T Rama Rao and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao respectively, not to release the movies till further orders. The Election Commission in its order directing the producers of Lakshmi's NTR, said …

Ram Gopal Varma on making Lakshmi's NTR and painting Chandrababu Naidu as the antagonist
5 years, 9 months ago

Ram Gopal Varma on making Lakshmi's NTR and painting Chandrababu Naidu as the antagonist

Firstpost  

The more you talk to Ram Gopal Varma, the image of a man who is impervious to criticism slowly begins to crumble. But his latest film, Lakshmi’s NTR, a political drama which explores the relationship between former Andhra Pradesh chief minister NT Rama Rao and his wife Lakshmi Parvathi, has brought him out of the shadows once again in Telugu …

Lakshmi's NTR: Supreme Court denies urgent hearing seeking stay on Ram Gopal Varma's Telugu political drama
5 years, 9 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR: Supreme Court denies urgent hearing seeking stay on Ram Gopal Varma's Telugu political drama

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Lakshmi’s NTR is based on the life of veteran actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Rama Rao after entering politics and deals with his marriage to Lakshmi Parvathi New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday refused to accord urgent hearing to the plea of the producer of Telugu movie, Lakshmi’s NTR, based on the life of TDP founder N T …

Lakshmi's NTR full HD movie leaked online by TamilRockers. Will it dent box office collection?
5 years, 9 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR full HD movie leaked online by TamilRockers. Will it dent box office collection?

India Today  

Ram Gopal Varma and controversies are inseparable. On March 28, a day ahead of the film's release, the Andhra Pradesh High Court issued a judgment that the film will not be released in the state till April 3. Since the film didn't get a release as wide as expected, the leak might affect the box office collection across South India, …

AP residents visit Telangana to watch NTR film
5 years, 9 months ago

AP residents visit Telangana to watch NTR film

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: The curiosity among the people of Andhra Pradesh about Ram Gopal Varma’s film Lakshmi’s NTR, a political drama about the dethroning of Telugu Desam patriarch N.T. The film was not released in AP due to the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s stay order, asking the producer to screen the film before it on April 3. People from Nandigama, Tiruvur, Mylavaram, …

Lakshmi's NTR Movie Reviews: Ram Gopal Varma film gets slammed online
5 years, 9 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR Movie Reviews: Ram Gopal Varma film gets slammed online

India Today  

Controversial director Ram Gopal Varma is back with Lakshmi's NTR, a biopic which traces the life of iconic politician NT Rama Rao after the entry of Lakshmi Parvathi, his second wife. The actor who portrayed NTR's role, has impeccable body language.I'm not much aware of truth Somehow, I felt like RGV depicted lakshmi parvathi scenes are fictional. Shrinu Nakka March …

Lakshmi's NTR: CBFC clears Ram Gopal Varma's film for release after ordering minor cuts
5 years, 9 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR: CBFC clears Ram Gopal Varma's film for release after ordering minor cuts

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Laksmi’s NTR faced a delay in certification as the CBFC said the film violated provisions of the model code of conduct. The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared the release of Ram Gopal Varma’s Lakshmi’s NTR. Truth Won @ncbn Censor Board Cleared #LakshmisNTR with a UNIVERSALLY VIEWABLE U CERTIFICATE https://t.co/kFQVtr6OpE — Ram Gopal Varma March 25, 2019 It was …

Telangana high court refuses stay on release of 2 NTR films on poll eve
5 years, 9 months ago

Telangana high court refuses stay on release of 2 NTR films on poll eve

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday refused to stay the screening of two Telugu films, Lakshmi Veera Grandham and Lakshmi’s NTR which are slated to be released before the general elections and dismissed a petition to that effect. Satyanarayana apprehending that the release of the movies would cause mutual hatred, tension between citizens who followed the ideology of two …

Lakshmi's NTR: Ram Gopal Varma says there was an 'unfortunate misunderstanding' with CBFC
5 years, 9 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR: Ram Gopal Varma says there was an 'unfortunate misunderstanding' with CBFC

Firstpost  

Ram Gopal Varma had initially threatened to move court against CBFC after the body failed to accept his application to watch Lakshmi’s NTR for certification. There has been an unfortunate misunderstanding between our office and the CBFC which has now been cleared.The CBFC is now doing the necessary action as per the laid down procedure.Hence our press meet against the …

Lakshmi's NTR: TDP worker urges EC to stall Ram Gopal Varma's film till Lok Sabha Election on 11 April
5 years, 9 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR: TDP worker urges EC to stall Ram Gopal Varma's film till Lok Sabha Election on 11 April

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The TDP member claims that the NTR Rama Rao biopic shows Andhra Pradresh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in bad light and may thus affect the poll outcome. A worker of the Telugu Desam Party has sought orders to stop the release of Ram Gopal Varma’s Lakshmi’s NTR on the grounds that the film could impact the upcoming Lok Sabha …

Lakshmi's NTR: Late politician's family to move court to stall release of Ram Gopal Varma film
5 years, 10 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR: Late politician's family to move court to stall release of Ram Gopal Varma film

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Ram Gopal Varma’s Laksmi’s NTR has landed in another controversy as the late Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao’s family will now move high court to stop its release, scheduled for 22 March. According to News18, the family fears that the film will target them and current Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu, marring their public image ahead of the elections. Who …

Lakshmi's NTR trailer out: RGV drags N Chandrababu Naidu into controversy
5 years, 10 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR trailer out: RGV drags N Chandrababu Naidu into controversy

India Today  

Balakrishna-starrer NTR Kathanayakudu and NTR Mahanayakudu failed to rake in the moolah despite getting mixed reviews from critics and audience. Now, the audience is curious about Ram Gopal Varma's Lakshmi's NTR which focuses on the life of legendary actor-politician after the entry of his second wife Lakshmi Parvathi. The makers of Lakshmi's NTR have unveiled the second trailer which takes …

Lakshmi's NTR teaser: Ram Gopal Varma's depiction of former Andhra Pradesh CM promises authenticity
5 years, 11 months ago

Lakshmi's NTR teaser: Ram Gopal Varma's depiction of former Andhra Pradesh CM promises authenticity

Firstpost  

Lakshmi’s NTR is expected to focus on the journey of the former chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh post his marriage to Lakshmi. After he was killed by backstabbing NTR comes back once again alive in Lakshmi’s NTR https://t.co/TX6APEeo9Q — Ram Gopal Varma January 18, 2019 The teaser gives a brief glance into the the character. The feature is expected …

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