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Just now finished watching Sri Rama Rajyam (telugu) in one of my friends home theatre (very late to watch this movie, but). What an experience! Bapu at his age of 80 has pulled a stunner which would appeal to every generation. Art direction and special effects deserves a special mention. Very rich and grand, except few scenes in the palace, and also in the forest, we can clearly it is not real, especially those deers and birds. Still a monumental effort. Following scenes I loved very much for art direction and special effects. Taking a story known to everyone and keeping the audience attentive for almost 3 hours is not an easy task. Bapu has done that beautifully. Excellent dialogues and acting was quite good too, especially Nayanthara.

The starting scene where Rama and Sita fly towards Ayodhya.
War scenes between Laskhmana and Lava-Kusa.
Palace set decorations.
Rama walking to Vaikundam and merging with Lord Vishnu.

Direction wise, two best scenes; first when she was left alone in the forest and second the whole scene when Sita's soul comes to visit Ayodhya till she realizes her mistake, peach of a direction there. Literally was in tears in both the scenes.

Coming to our Maestro, it is a cakewalk for him. He is one of the pillar of strength. Without him, the experience would have diminished to minimum. None other than Maestro could have pulled this one to such extreme heights. Maestro's biggest territory. Matchless! I could not express in words except I can only say it was an outstanding score! Which one to tell and which one to leave.Few scenes at the top of my head.
Whenever Sri Rama Lera bgm came, automatically invoked goose-bumps. Still Sri Rama Lera song was not in full which was a little disappointment, but the bgm compensated for it.
When Rama comes to know what people think of him and Sita.
The whole scene when Lakshmana leaves her in the forest, when they converse, bhooma devi coming to rescue, followed by Hanuman and Vaalmiki arriving there. Can't take my eyes and ears. What a treat that was!
The whole score when Sita's soul visits Ayodhya. Terrific!
War scenes, mirattal to the core.

Can't wait to rip the bgm from my DVD.

The way every song came live was amazing to watch. Luckily I could sing along every song and my friends were shocked to see that. Seetha seemandham was my pick in terms of visuals. The happy first charanam in palace and little sober second charanam in the ashram, wonderfully done.

Great experience, one should not miss! Will watch soon again! Thanks Plum and Sureshji, I made it at last!.