The 25 Year Story Of 'Praja Rajyam'

No, we are not talking about the recently founded party by Megastar Chiranjeevi which is still in its infant stages. We are talking about the movie 'Praja Rajyam' that was churned out from the banner of Padmalaya studios starring superstar Krishna and the eternal beauty Jayaprada and this movie hit the screens exactly 25 years ago. True to its title, the story revolved around the issues of farmers and this was the result of Krishna's promise to his mother Nagaratnamma that he would make a movie on the farmers' issues. It was presented under the Ratna movies banner and was directed b M Mallikarjuna Rao. The highlight of the film was the dialogues that were penned by Paruchuri Brothers and became a big hit during those times. Interestingly, the film was also shot in Burripalem which happens to be Krishna's native and there was one scene that had about four hundred bullock carts along with hundreds of people which was considered a major feat in those days. So this 'Praja Rajyam' by Krishna was a trendsetter of its time but will Chiru's 'Praja Rajyam' create some similar magic? That remains to be seen.