Rudraveena (1988): Cast & Plot
Rudraveena is a 1988 romantic drama directed by K. Balachander, starring Kaikala Satyanarayana as Satyanarayana (Cameo), Chiranjeevi and Gemini Ganesan. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 50m (170 min)
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Anjana Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rudraveena About?
The premise of Rudraveena without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Suryam, the son of a renowned musician, believes music can transform society. When his conservative father disapproves of his progressive ideas, Suryam leaves his home, determined to pursue his vision alone, using his art to challenge entrenched norms. He confronts societal complacency and the weight of tradition, striving to prove that melody can be a catalyst for change.
Rudraveena Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- alcoholism
- father son conflict
- canceled wedding
- social worker
- do gooder
- dancer
- casteism
- indian classical music
- musician
- alcoholic
- small town
- singer
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- father son relationship
- family relationships
- love
- brother brother relationship
- politician
- flashback
- lawyer
- fire
- prejudice
- told in flashback
- brother in law sister in law relationship
- music in daily life
- brahmin
- interrupted wedding
- conservatism
- beggar
- blind woman
Rudraveena Cast & Characters
Kaikala Satyanarayana leads the cast as Satyanarayana (Cameo), with Chiranjeevi as Suryanarayana "Suryam" Sastry and Gemini Ganesan as 'Bilahari' Ganapati Sastry. Directed by K. Balachander; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director K. Balachander
- Kaikala Satyanarayana as Satyanarayana (Cameo)
- Chiranjeevi as Suryanarayana "Suryam" Sastry
- Gemini Ganesan as 'Bilahari' Ganapati Sastry
- Prasad Babu as Udayam
Also Starring in Rudraveena
· 7 more- Devilalitha Sandhya
- Sumithra Gayathri
- Shobana Lalitha Sivajyoti
- P. L. Narayana Varalayya
- Ramesh Aravind Charukesa
- Brahmanandam Kishtappa
- Janaki Bhavani
Rudraveena Plot Summary
What happens in Rudraveena from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Satyanarayana, Satyanarayana, a seasoned and aging MP, arrives in Ramapuram to understand what has made this village a model of development and civility. After speaking with locals, he learns that Ramapuram’s progress is largely attributed to a single driving force: Suryanarayana “Suryam” Sastry. Curious, Satyanarayana invites Suryam to recount the village’s story for the parliament, and Suryam agrees, ready to share the experiences that shaped the town.
Full summary
The whole story of Rudraveena, scene by scene
Rudraveena Videos
The clip of Rudraveena.
How Well Do You Know Rudraveena?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Rudraveena FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rudraveena, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rudraveena?
Rudraveena runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
When was Rudraveena released?
Rudraveena was released on March 4, 1988.
Who directed Rudraveena?
Rudraveena was directed by K. Balachander.
More films by K. Balachander Who is in the cast of Rudraveena?
Rudraveena stars Kaikala Satyanarayana as Satyanarayana (Cameo), Chiranjeevi as Suryanarayana "Suryam" Sastry and Gemini Ganesan as 'Bilahari' Ganapati Sastry, among 11 credited actors.
Does Rudraveena have a post-credit scene?
No. Rudraveena has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rudraveena in?
The original language of Rudraveena is Telugu.
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