Sri Ramulayya

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Sri Ramulayya

Overview
Sri Ramulayya is a Telugu biographical film released in 1998, directed by N. Shankar. It tells the life of Paritala Sriramulu, the father of politician Paritala Ravindra. The movie stars Mohan Babu, Soundarya, Harikrishna Nandamuri, Srihari, Kota Srinivasa Rao and other well-known actors. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. It became a box-office hit and won two Nandi Awards.

Cast
Mohan Babu, Soundarya, Harikrishna Nandamuri, Srihari, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Nutan Prasad, Ranjitha, Jeeva, Brahmaji, Bandla Ganesh, and others.

Key facts
- Directed by N. Shankar; produced by Paritala Sunitha.
- Cinematography by V. S. R. Swamy; edited by Gautham Raju.
- Release date: 8 August 1998 (India); Language: Telugu.
- Production began on 19 November 1997 at Ramanaidu Studios. The launch event was marred by a bomb blast that killed thirty people; Harikrishna later made a comeback to films with this project.

Music
The soundtrack and background score were composed by Vandemataram Srinivas, featuring eight songs performed by artists such as K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra and Vandemataram Srinivas.

Reception and awards
- Andhra Today gave a mixed review, criticizing the film’s thin storyline.
- Nandi Awards: Best Male Playback Singer (Vandemataram Srinivas) and Special Jury Award (Srihari).