First Telugu Color Movie [DIRECT]

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

When Lava Kusa hit screens in 1963, it didn't just tell the story of Rama’s twin sons—it painted the very soul of Telugu cinema for the first time in vivid, breathtaking color. Directed by C. S. Rao and produced by the legendary N. T. Rama Rao (who also plays Rama and doubles as Narada), this film is less a movie and more a milestone. first telugu color movie

Ghantasala’s soundtrack is legendary. Songs like "Ramayanamlo Sitaramulni" and "Illalu Priyuralu" remain classics. The background score swells at every emotional beat—sometimes too obviously, but it works. The folk-style singing of the twins in the street scenes is wonderfully authentic. Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) When Lava Kusa hit screens