‘Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and ‘The Ghazi Attack': Telugu movies that celebrate real heroes

Telugu cinema has made many movies that are not just about entertainment but also about real-life heroes, and these films tell inspiring stories of brave soldiers, freedom fighters, leaders, and legends who made a difference in society, and they also remind us of the strength, courage, and values of such heroes.

This film is based on the real-life story of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was a brave soldier of the Indian Army who lost his life during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The movie shows his journey from childhood to becoming a National Security Guard (NSG) commando, and it also highlights his deep passion for the country and his fearless nature during the terror operation. Adivi Sesh played the lead role and also co-wrote the film.

This film is a biographical movie based on the life of legendary actress Savitri; she was one of the most loved and respected actresses in Telugu and Tamil cinema during the 1950s and 60s. It tells the story of her rise to fame, her personal struggles, and her downfall due to alcoholism and financial troubles, and in this film, Keerthy Suresh played Savitri and won a National Award for her performance.

This film is based on the life of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, who was a freedom fighter who led a rebellion against British rule in 1846. He fought for justice and freedom long before the famous 1857 revolt. Chiranjeevi played the role of Narasimha Reddy and showed his bravery and leadership, and the movie is set in the Rayalaseema region and shows how villagers supported his revolt.

The film is about King Gautamiputra Satakarni, a powerful warrior and king of the Satavahana dynasty. He was a ruler of the regions of India in the 2nd century and struggled to bring together various small kingdoms. The king was played by Nandamuri Balakrishna, who depicted his positive leadership and adoration for dharma. It displays his commitment to ending wars and establishing peace among his people.

Even though not a biopic, 'Karthikeya 2' glorifies Indian culture, heritage, and actual historical knowledge. 'Karthikeya 2' traces the life of Dr. Karthikeya, a young physician, as he discovers ancient secrets concerning Lord Krishna and a lost city. It projects our values and wisdom from our scriptures, demonstrating how truth and science prevailed in the past. The film also discusses not letting history go and forgetting our origins. Nikhil Siddharth did the lead and action, mystery, and emotional scenes properly.

This film is based on real incidents in the 1971 India-Pakistan war. It is about an Indian Navy submarine team that halted Pakistan's PNS Ghazi from attacking India's INS Vikrant. Rana Daggubati, Kay Kay Menon, and Atul Kulkarni starred in it. The film was shot underwater for the most part and depicted the tension, valor, and strategy of the Indian Navy.