Natyam

Natyam is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language dance romantic drama film written, directed, filmed and edited by Revanth Korukonda.[1] It is produced by Sandhya Raju under Nishrinkala Films, and features Sandhya Raju in the lead role.[2][3] The film was released theatrically on 22 October 2021.[4] It will be screened at 52nd International Film Festival of India in 'Indian Panorama' section, feature film category in November 2021.[5]

Natyam
Directed byRevanth Korukonda
Written byRevanth Korukonda
Produced bySandhya Raju
StarringSandhya Raju
CinematographyRevanth Korukonda
Edited byRevanth Korukonda
Music byShravan Bharadwaj
Production
company
Nishrinkala Films
Distributed bySri Venkateswara Creations
Release date
  • 22 October 2021 (2021-10-22)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

{ In the ancient dance village Natyam, Sitara attempts to resurrect her Guru's forgotten masterpiece choreography and discovers the true power and purpose of Indian Classical Dance. To dance is to tell a story that can change our world. }

Cast

Production

Natyam marks the Telugu film debut of Sandhya Raju, a Kuchipudi dancer and daughter-in-law of industrialist Ramalinga Raju.[6] Kamal Kamaraju was cast in the film while he was filming for Maharshi (2019). He was took part of nine-month Kuchipudi training. About his work for filming a song of the film in the Lepakshi Temple, Andhra Pradesh, he said that "“After a lot of effort, permissions were granted to film inside the temple, but we had to do it during the day.” Dancing bare feet on the stone surface in the 40-degree summer heat and modifying their footwork to suit the ups and downs of the temple sapped all their energy and their feet needed soothing balms when the heat took a toll. We pushed ourselves".[7] The film was shot at Lepakshi Temple (Andhra Pradesh), Hampi (Karnataka) and Hyderabad (Telangana).[8] Raju play the character of Sitara, a dancer who wish to remove superstitious beliefs by performing the story of Kadambari.[9] Sandhya Raju herself designed the costumes for various actors of the film.

Soundtrack
Natyam
Soundtrack album by
Shravan Bharadwaj
Recorded2020–2021
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTelugu
LabelLahari Music
ProducerShravan Bharadwaj

All music is composed by Shravan Bharadwaj.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Namah Shivaya" (Lyrics took from Ardhanareeswara Stotram)Jagadhguru Sri Aadhi ShankaracharyaKaala Bhairava and Lalitha Kavya5:30
2."Poni Poni"Karunakar AdigarlaLalitha Kavya3:49
3."Thoorpu Padamara"Karunakar AdigarlaChinmayi Sripada4:30
4."Venuvulo"Karunakar AdigarlaAnurag Kulkarni4:20

Reception

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu opined that "The dance is good, but the film needed a better script". She further stated: "Natyam is an interesting and brave attempt, but required a better script to make it the compelling drama that it could have been".[10] Writing for The New Indian Express, Murali Krishna CH felt that Natyam isn’t a bad film, but it’s not a good film either.[11] It’s the kind of film that keeps you waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever does.[12] In contrast, Thadhagath Pathi felt that the film is a refreshing dance drama and gave a rating of 3 out of 5. He wrote that "Natyam does not just manage to put forth the art form but it also digs deep into history to narrate the tale in an engaging manner."[13]

References
  1. "Jr NTR launches teaser of Sandhya Raju's 'Natyam'". The News Minute. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  2. "Jr NTR unveils Sandhya Raju's Natyam teaser. Watch". India Today. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  3. "Kuchipudi dancer Sandhya Raju's first-look from dance film Natyam". The Times of India. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  4. "Natyam To Arrive Post Dussehra Season". www.greatandhra.com. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  5. "Indian Panorama Announces Official Selection for 52nd IFFI, 2021". PIB GOI. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021 – via Press release.
  6. "From stage to screen, Sandhya Rao spreads her wings". Deccan Chronicle. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  7. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (19 October 2021). "Kamal Kamaraju steps up for 'Natyam'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  8. "Kuchipudi dancer Sandhya Raju's first-look from dance film Natyam - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  9. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (20 October 2021). "Sandhya Raju courts a new stage". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  10. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (22 October 2021). "'Natyam' movie review: The dance is good, but the film needed a better script". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  11. "Natyam Movie Review: Interesting, extensive dance sequences, but is that enough?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  12. "'Natyam' movie review: A massive misstep". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  13. Natyam Movie Review: A refreshing dance drama, retrieved 24 October 2021
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