Pandurangadu

This film is a remake of NTR’s classic Panduranga Mahatyam. The story is about the redemption of a flirt and of an irresponsible son. The writer of the film had lot of limitations because of the original. The characterization and exposing of Tabu character is gone beyond the limits though her character is supposed to be that of a prostitute. Direction by K Raghavendra Rao is adequate. But he could not get the emotions work in this film the way he has done for Annamayya and Sri Ramadasu
Cast: Bala Krishna, Mohan Babu, Tabu, Sneha, Suhasini, Archana, Viswanath, Balayya, LB Sreeram, Dharmavarapu, Sunil, Ali, Brahmanandam, Meghana Naidu, Anant, Y Vijaya
Music :MM Keeravani
Dialogues: JK Bharavi
Cinematography: Jayaram
Editing: Srikar Prasad
Art: Bhaskara Raju
Producer: K Krishnamohana Rao
Screenplay & Direction: K Raghavendra Rao
Release date: 30 May 2008
The original Panduranga Mahatmyam remained a classic due to excellent characterisation of all the roles .The present version although it does not surpass the standards set by the older version it has good elements necessary for a wonderful film. It has the devotional and the commercial aspects of a film. Music by M.M. Keeravani is very good and is the plus point the movie .Screenplay and Tabu's performance is not satisfactory. Balakrishna's performance is very inspiring and his role as lord krishna makes us all remember annagaru NTR once more . Overall the movie is a Must watch for nbk fans and a good flik for devotional and classical film lovers.For the general C - D class audience,it is an above average movie . The movie has opened with good reviews.