Rudraveena, starring Shreeram Nimmala, Elsa Ghosh, Subhashree, draws praise for its performances, screenplay

Shreeram Nimmala, Elsa Ghosh and Subhashree play the lead roles in Rudraveena, a redemption drama directed by Madhu Sudhan Reddy, which hit theatres today. Ragula Lakshman and Ragula Srinu jointly produced the film. Raghu Kunche is cast as the antagonist while Chalaki Chanti, Sonia and Ramana Reddy essay supporting roles. The film has music by Mahavir and cinematography by GL Babu. Amid a flurry of releases this weekend, Rudraveena opened to positive responses among viewers.

The story is set in Yanam, where Lalappa is introduced a crooked criminal, known for his notorious activities. Rudra, a youngster who trains budding cricketers, kills Lalappa's henchmen one after the other. Rudra falls in love with Priya, a woman who bats for organ donation as part of a campaign. Just when Lalappa tries to understand the motive behind the man killing his henchmen, Rudra murders his brothers. Veena, meanwhile, is given a death sentence. What connects Rudra and Veena to Lalappa?

The film drew praise from several corners for the performances of the lead actors Shreeram, Elsa, Subhashree and Raghu Kunche. Shreeram Nimmala's portrayal of a role with multiple shades was lauded and so was Raghu Kunche, for his performance as a shrewd baddie. Sonia, Chalaki Chanti and Getup Srinu's brief yet impactful roles were appreciated as well. Director Madhu Sudhan's ability to strike a balance between romance, comedy and revenge impressed critics. 

Most reviews have cited Mahavir's music as a major highlight. GL Babu's cinematography, Satish's stunt choreography and Nageswar Reddy's coherent editing hogged the limelight. On the whole, Rudraveena is being labelled as a decent commercial entertainer, which has something in it for every viewer.