Amitabh Bachchan’s Deewaar To Kamal Haasan’s Thevar Magan: Jr. NTR Reveals His 5 Favourite Indian Movies —
Daana Veera Soora Karna:An Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced, and directed by N. T. Rama Rao, ‘Daana Veera Soora Karna’ is based on the life of Karna from the Mahabharata. The film beautifully incorporates poetry and impactful dialogue to portray the journey of Karna, who emerges as the most skilled warrior ever known in history. Even after its release in 1997, the film continues to receive immense love from the audience.
Deewaar:Considered as one of the greatest hits in the illustrious career of megastar and cinematic legend Amitabh Bachchan, ‘Deewaar’ is a 1975 action-packed drama. The movie delves into the lives of two brothers, Vijay Verma (Amitabh Bachchan) and Ravi Verma (Shashi Kapoor), who eventually choose different paths and become involved in the underworld and the police force, respectively. A box office sensation, ‘Deewaar’ is widely acclaimed as one of Amitabh Bachchan’s most remarkable performances.
Nayakan:Released in 1987, ‘Nayakan’ is a Tamil epic crime drama written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The movie stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya (in her debut feature), and Karthika in prominent roles. A blockbuster hit, ‘Nayakan’ narrates the poignant tale of a young boy who transforms into a gangster in Mumbai after witnessing his father’s brutal murder and seeking vengeance. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film received critical acclaim and achieved significant commercial success.
Thevar Magan:Directed by Bharathan and written and produced by Kamal Haasan, ‘Thevar Magan’ is a Tamil drama from 1992. The film revolves around the life of a highly respected village chieftain’s son, who aspires to pursue business ventures but is expected by his father to serve the villagers. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Revathi, Gautami, Nassar, and others in pivotal roles, the movie is hailed as a creative masterpiece.
Siva:The Telugu crime action drama ‘Siva’ stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Amala Akkineni, and Raghuvaran in lead roles. Directed and written by Ram Gopal Varma, the film delves into the life of a college student who eventually becomes involved in the world of gangsters. It sheds light on the issue of student exploitation by antisocial elements and explores crowd psychology.
Jr. NTR is one of the most popular superstars down south, and he became a popular name in North too with RRR. Currently busy working on his upcoming magnum opus “Devara,” NTR Jr recently shared his list of five favourite Indian films. Making to the list were some of the most iconic mainstream and regional films, right from Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Deewaar’ to Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thevar Magan’. Have a look.Daana Veera Soora Karna:
An Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced, and directed by N. T. Rama Rao, ‘Daana Veera Soora Karna’ is based on the life of Karna from the Mahabharata. The film uses poetry and moving dialogue to depict the rise of Karna and his becoming the most accomplished warrior ever born in history. Since its 1997 release, the film continues to receive the same love from audiences.Deewaar:
One of the biggest hits of megastar and cinema icon Amitabh Bachchan’s career, ‘Deewaar’ is a 1975 actioner. The film takes us through the lives of two brothers, Vijay Verma (Amitabh Bachchan) and Ravi Verma (Shashi Kapoor), who eventually end up becoming underworld figures and police inspectors, respectively. A blockbuster, ‘Deewaar’ is hailed as one of Amitabh Bachchan’s greatest performances of all time.Nayakan:
A 1987 Tamil epic crime drama written and directed by Mani Ratnam, ‘Nayakan’ stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya (in her feature debut), and Karthika in the lead. A blockbuster, ‘Nayakan’ narrates the story of a young boy who ends up becoming a gangster in Mumbai after witnessing his father’s brutal murder and taking revenge for it. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film was a critical and commercial success.Thevar Magan:
A 1992 Tamil drama, ‘Thevar Magan’ is helmed by Bharathan, and written and produced by Kamal Haasan. A creative masterpiece, the film’s story revolves around the life of a respected village chieftain’s son, who aspires to do business but is expected by his father to help the villagers. The film co-stars Sivaji Ganesan, Revathi, Gautami, Nassar, and more in pivotal roles.Siva:
The Telugu crime action drama Siva, starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Amala Akkineni, and Raghuvaran in the lead, takes audiences through the life of a college student-turned-gangster. Written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film sheds light on the subject of student exploitation by anti-social elements and crowd psychology.
