'My name...'
'...is Marco Polo'
'Italy is my motherland'
'Approximately for 25 years...'
'...I have travelled through Persia, China, Burma, India'
'...and Singhalese countries'
'Venice, Italy 13th century A.D'
'After seeing the wonders of Asia...'
'...and buying valuable memorabilia'
'...I reached Italy'
'But Republic of Genova was in the throes of a terrible war'
'The King and the people were trembling in fear of losing'
This amazing article...paper!
Discovery of the Chinese
We no longer need to write on leaves and textiles anymore
In our present predicament...
...we don't need these fancy gifts
Marco Polo
We need an escape plan
Because I don't have a male heir...
...I was compelled to comply and bow my head to our enemies
You have travelled around the world
You were granted an audience by Genghis Khan's grandson Kublai Khan
With your worldly knowledge...
...hoping you would help us with an escape strategy
...we invited you here
Then you must learn more about the mighty Kakatiya emperor...
...who became the supreme ruler of the Telugu kingdom
Who is that mighty emperor?
Rudramadevi
'The Kakatiya reign that spread fame in all 8 directions...'
'...is not a kingdom to be trifled with'
'From Kalinga in the East'
'Karnata in the West'
'Madhyadesa in the North'
'...Kakatiya kingdom extended till Kanchi in the south'
'With Orugallu as their capital...'
'...the Kakatiyas ruled providing prosperity and plenty'
Praise be to Goddess Kakatamma consort of Lord Shiva, destroyer of evil
King Ganapati Deva's wife, our queen will deliver a royal heir
This news will be announced shortly
If our queen gives birth to a daughter...
...king of Devagiri's army will lay siege and enslave us again
'The hell we suffered when they held King Ganapati Deva captive is enough'
If the same situation arises we might as well die
We only want a prince to be born!
God Rudralinga
Bless our queen with a little prince
Guardian deity Ellamma!
Let our queen be blessed with a baby boy
Guardian deity Ellamma! Bless us with a little prince
My dear brother Hari Hara Deva
Look how high the expectations of the people are
They want our old cousin to have a son
If it's a daughter...
(scornful laughter)
...it will be a case of empty expectations!
What you said is absolutely true
King Ganapati Deva is not destined to have a male heir
Only a girl baby will be born
With the help of buried treasure...
...to complete building the 7 walls of the fort
...as an incarnate of Goddess Shakti
...that girl child will save our entire kingdom
Women...!
To satiate the desires of men and to serve their every need...
...Lord Brahma created this beautiful angel called 'girl'
Not to rule a kingdom
Keep aside the king's horoscope
Check if my master's horoscope predicts he will ascend the throne
The Kakatiya throne belongs to us
Find the auspicious date for our coronation
Murari Deva
Ask the feudal chieftains who favor us to be prepared
As soon as his daughter is born if the king renounces his throne...
...at least his life will be spared
Otherwise he will set foot on his journey to Heaven
Your words echo my thoughts, brother
My lord, unaware of the fact you are the local thieves here...
...they are afraid of king Singhana of Devagiri who is our neighbor
If he lays siege on our land...
...we will be wiped out
Dust to ashes!
'Devagiri kingdom'
To close the chapter of the Kakatiya dynasty...
...get our troops ready for action
Sharpen your weapons which will slash even eye lashes to pieces!
Heighten the spirits of cavalry and elephantry with spirits!
Make them mighty and strong
If a daughter is born to king Ganapati Deva...
...he and his people will be broken hearted
Right then let the death-bell toll
That ring is the invitation for us to advance and attack
I will gift the Kakatiya Kingdom...
...to my 2nd grandson, Mahadeva
Soldiers, get ready to fight
'Kakatiya kingdom'
Good news, my lord
Queen Somambadevi has given birth to a beautiful girl baby
You indeed gave me good news
But this is not the wish of the people
They wanted a male heir
When this news reaches our enemies' ears...
...they will probably be happier than us
Shiva Devaiah, even before you gave me this good news...
...I got the news through my spies
Our enemies of Devagiri are sharpening their swords to attack our people it seems
Our allies and feudal chieftains are eyeing our throne with interest
We can stop them temporarily
But what will become of our kingdom without a male heir?
Should my people be enslaved again?
What will be the future of my clan and my kingdom?
Only if there is no male heir should you be scared
What are you saying?
Your Majesty!
The gender of the baby is known only to my wife who was the midwife...
...our queen, you and me
This child born as an incarnate of Lord Shiva as Rudra...
...let us name her Rudramadevi
To our people we will introduce him as the prince Rudradeva
You want me to lie and deceive my own people?
To avoid danger, we should forget the word 'impossible'
Not only to our enemies and our own people
Even the new born baby should never know she is a girl
Heir to the Durjaya dynasty
The future prince of the Kakatiya kingdom
Sri Sri Sri Rudradeva The little prince
Long live prince Rudradeva
Long live our future heir to the throne
Long live our little prince
Can you hear that?
The sound of people cheering
Heir to the throne and our enemy is born
Rudradeva!
The scriptures cannot go wrong
Birth and death are God's will
God writes, huh?
Your death is written in our hands
'Unable to kill the new born baby they killed the astrologer'
He wasn't even lucky enough to wear this pearl necklace
Ganapati Deva has a son?
A new enemy is born for our Devagiri dynasty
And to top it all, he is named after Lord Shiva as Rudradeva
My father Jaitugi, king of the Yadavas...
...brutally killed Rudradeva, Ganapati Deva's uncle
They have named this child after him!
This feud has been spouting hatred for 2 generations
Is he extending this enmity to the third generation?
Ganapati Deva has not forgotten anything
Shall we wage a war, Your Majesty?
Happiness is half the strength
To Ganapati Deva, his male heir gives strength equal to the mountain
Let us be calm for a while
The chance to dethrone Ganapati Deva has slipped from our hands
If you are scared of the new male heir...
...what can we do, Your Majesty?
Army chief
Do you think I will be scared of the Kakatiya male heir?
No
Not at all
Right before my eyes my grandson is growing up like a hungry tiger's cub
Mahadeva
First tell our prince, knives are not used to cut nails
Knives cut necks as well as nails!
Grandfather, whenever the time is right, Orugallu fort is mine
Kakatiya crown is also mine
'Secret hide-out in a dense forest'
Bravo! Rudradeva
Your swordsmanship is noteworthy at this young age
Like Karna's armor and ear-ring...
...this armor and sword will be your strength
To me Shiva Devaiah's order is like Lord Shiva's command!
Rudradeva, to combat your enemies...
...and protect your kingdom your training ends today
Life will now teach you how to uphold justice and Dharma
Your coronation awaits you
Let us now proceed to Orugallu
Welcome, prince of Kakatiya kingdom
The dove Shiva Devaiah has taught to fly...
...has flown into the fortress after 14 years
Tomorrow or day after this bird will be sacrificed by our sword or spear
(Holy chant)
Salutations to my father
Long live prince Rudradeva
Rudradeva, these princes are here to greet and welcome you...
...from our neighboring kingdoms
Veerabhadra Chalukya Prince of Nidavartyapuram
Hail Veerabhadra Chalukya
Long live Veerabhadra Chalukya
On the banks of our river Godavari...
...we have heard many stories of your valor
Will you consent to clash swords with me?
Prince of Vardamanapuram
Son of Gona Buddha Reddy
Prince Gona Ganna Reddy
Welcome Gona Ganna Reddy
Hail Gona Ganna Reddy
Prince, it seems you are a brave warrior
Are you prepared for a duel with me?
He is 2 years younger than you
But in warfare tactics...
...he is the bravest of the brave Gona Ganna Reddy
Really?
Challenge
The way you swirl your sword...
...looks like you will be my only rival in this kingdom, Ganna Reddy
Gona Ganna Reddy
Prince, you are wanted back in Vardamanapuram at once
Your father's younger brother Lakkumaiyah Reddy has sent word
Leave immediately
I take leave, prince
We will meet again in 'The festival of the Brave heart'
I take leave, sir
His father, Gona Buddha Reddy has passed away unexpectedly
Vardamanapuram is in a state of shock
This news is so distressing
Even a warrior has to face distress
Do not get dejected, young prince
If we roam around the streets of Orugallu...
...you will feel relaxed and rejuvenated
- Come with me - What?
Outside the fort?
I am not allowed to step out
Permission? That too for you?
It won't be interesting if you are bound by rules always
But if Shiva Devaiah gets to know?
We'll be back before he finds out
Come quickly
My dearest friend...!
This waterfall jumps in joy just like us and weaves its way
I also grew up amidst these trees and creepers
But do you know how happy I feel roaming around with you like this
Is this what you came running to see, prince?
Did this beautiful sculpture lure you here?
Poets and sculptors have varied vivid imagination
With unlimited imagination and aesthetic sense...
...they create women in wonderful poses
Woman?
Then what...?
Did you see the beauty of her upper torso?
Only Rati, the Goddess of Love is blessed this way
Only the apsara Menaka has such a petite waist like this
Urvasi's full lips
Graceful curve of Rambha's neck
All these sculpted together is this beautiful work of art
There is no other girl as beautiful on this earth
Girl...?
Then...?
Instead of a female, can a male possess such graceful curves?
'Will you skinnydip in the river with us?'
Outside, in the open?
When girls bathe together...
...why can't we boys do the same?
Climb up
Come, my dear prince
Rudradeva...!
Mother?
Amma?
Ma...?
Mother
There is no difference between you and me, right?
Why are you dressed like this then?
Why did you raise me like this?
Come, dear
Ma...?
Oh! My dear child
'Not just your upbringing'
'Even raising you like this is essential for the history of our kingdom'
To stop the annexing greed of neighboring countries...
...to retain the resources and cultural heritage of our land
...instilling fear in enemies
...we should be a strong and very powerful kingdom
Satavahanas
Ikshvakus
Vishnukundinas
And after the Chalukyas of Vengi...
...our Kakatiya kingdom is the most powerful
Enemies on all 4 sides are Yadavas of Devagiri, Seuna
Pandyas
Tribes from Turpu
Hoysalas
We are surrounded by scheming and self centered allies
These power-crazy crafty foxes thrive here
In our kingdom known for its righteous rule...
...common people will suffer much more than our soldiers
If our enemies had got wind of our heir-apparent's gender right then...
...our Kakatiya kingdom would have merged with the dust long ago
Noose for kings
And handcuffs around people's wrists
...our culture and lineage would have perished
'To infuse fear into our enemies' minds...'
'...confidence in the hearts of our own people'
'...we were forced to lie about your birth and upbringing'
As a child it was easy for us to convince our subjects
Now that she has attained puberty...
...is it right to make them believe she is a boy?
Till date we were able to achieve what we had planned
Now whatever maybe the repercussion...
...we have to face it
We shall announce in the assembly
Make the necessary arrangements
You took a bold decision for the welfare of our kingdom
I shall remain as Rudradeva till that goal is fulfilled
'10 years later'
King's kith and kin
Hari Hara Deva and Murari Deva's brother-in-law Nagadeva...
...is coming to tame the mad elephant
Come
Face me
Like tugging the sari off a woman...
...he thought it easy to tame an elephant
Is there no brave man in Orugallu to tame this mad elephant?
How can that be, Prasad Aditya?
Of course there is
Our valiant prince Rudradeva
Even if you don't remember...
...we haven't forgotten
Fearless and courageous
As brave as a lion and one who knows all the tricks
All that is mere folklore
We haven't seen the valor of our prince face to face
Despite being your kith and kin
Even the people of our kingdom...
...have not set eyes on prince Rudradeva it seems
Will our prince appear at least today being a special day?
Will we be blessed by his august presence?
We want Rudradeva The young prince
We want to see our prince
Rudradeva, our future king
Your Majesty
It is the king's duty to fulfill the wishes of his people
Prasad Aditya
Ask Rudradeva to come
'Already this elephant is wild'
'If I feed this brew, I dread to think of the prince's plight'
Our future king prince Rudradeva
Bravest warrior on earth
Welcome prince Rudradeva
Long live prince Rudradeva!
(loud cheers)
Chief minister
My eyes perceive Rudradeva as a lion
Long live young prince Rudradeva
(continuous cheering)
Our future king Prince Rudradeva
Long live!
The bravest of the brave
Long live
Long live!
Who told you the Hindu God of love Manmadha has no form, Ganapamba?
Look over there
Perfection in form and skill is your brother Rudradeva
To prevent young girls like me from abducting him...
...did he stay behind in his fort all along?
Muktamba is on a poetic spree
I am his sister
And I hardly see him, except during festivals or special events
(overlap of voices)
Where on earth are the guards?
When girls fall all over him...
...isn't it their duty to restrain them?
Are you angry about them falling all over him?
Or sad you are unable to?!
Did you notice this, chief minister?
Look at the attention he is receiving from all the girls here?
We must fix the perfect alliance for him at once
Otherwise like the 'gopikas' drawn to Lord Krisna...
...how many girls will flock towards our prince?
Wonder how many zenanas we may have to build
Prince of Kakatiya kingdom Rudradeva
Long live!
The curiosity of Rudradeva's whereabouts
And his enigmatic appearance to be considered on one hand
After my grandfather King Singhana died...
...my brother Krishna Bhupathi ascended the throne on the other hand
We were forced to play a waiting game
We cannot wait any longer
First we should ride rough shod over our enemy using our intelligence
Rising from the highlands of Devagiri...
...the rivers Krishna, Godavari, Manjira flowing into Orugallu land
...are our new weapons
Stop the rivers that serve as life source flowing into the Kakatiya kingdom
Build dams
Sacrifice those who restrain your efforts to the Goddess of that dam
Without water, instead of falling at our feet...
...will the Kakatiyas die hiccupping?
Wait and watch
With just the wave of my hand...
...how I, Mahadeva, will reduce the Kakatiyas to tears
Without even a drop of water we are facing severe drought
We are suffering without water to drink or even 1 square meal a day
It's better to die in war than in this gnawing hunger
We are ready to die
Why are you retreating, prince?
We will fight!
But not to die
To make our next generation live
Afflicting our lands with drought, hunger and thirst...
...Mahadev of Devagiri has stopped the flow of the rivers
He can stop the rivers
But can he stop the rain by fencing it?
Will raindrops not fall?
Won't leaves sprout? Will our land not be lush green?
Rain water is enough for us
We will store rain water in reservoirs
To save rain water as per Kakatiya lineage...
...in the name of King Ganapati Deva
'Ganapa Samudram'
In the name of the king's sisters
'Paiyamba Sagaram' and 'Raja Samudram'
'Rudra Samudram' in the name of our prince
The task of building reservoirs has begun
We are dying of thirst here
And you claim digging a well will provide us water
That is the reason we are organizing...
...canals to be dug and channelized
Water will be provided for agriculture
Until this water scarcity is solved we abolish all taxes
Until we are able to stand on our own feet...
...we have no time to think of war
After that, the battlefield is never too far
Only if you live that long!
Don't dig lakes Dig your own grave first
Not just water
Our king Mahadeva will destroy every blade of grass
Long live King Mahadeva!
Mahadeva's men have sneaked into our land
You dare stop our water?
We will gather the blood of your Devagiri conspirators...
...we will wash our hands in our Kakatiya waters
Even if a hundred Mahadevas arise...
...one prince Rudradeva will do to destroy injustice
Long live Rudradeva Prince of Kakatiya!
(cheering continues)
Well done, Rudradeva
For a valiant man like you...
...laying siege once is not enough
Let many obstacles befall you because of me
Only then will the taste buds of our enmity enjoy the flavor
Soldiers of Devagiri entered our city yesterday
How do we know Mahadeva won't attack our fort tomorrow?
Orugallu that stands without protection...
...even God cannot save!
True, even God cannot save our land that lacks protection
King Ganapati Deva, my father's wonderful dream...
...was to fortify and strengthen the Kakatiya defenses
He wanted to build 7 walls around our fort
Let us start to complete the 7 walls to our fort now
'The son who excels his father'
You are a fine example of this, Rudradeva
Armor for the warrior
Fortified walls for the kingdom
Your deed will be etched in history
This will not find a place in history
The king himself was unable to finish building the walls of our fort
Wonder why our prince is in haste or what spurns his anger?
Is all this even possible, prince?
When ambition is strength and hard work is in each breath...
...'impossible' does not even exist
Walls made of stone, gravel, sand, iron, thorn...
Shell lime and sand plaster And finally bamboo
Finish building these 7 walls with immediate effect
Your wish is our command
Hit hard
Heave-ho!
Strike it strong
Heave-ho
Pull with force Heave-ho!
Speed up Heave ho!
Dig deep Heave ho!
To raise funds to build the 7 walls...
...there are 2 special features in this festive event
Whoever scales up this bronze pillar...
...that represents the magnificence of our Kakatiya dynasty
...will be awarded the title, 'Brave heart, bravest of the brave'
The second feature
Gona Varada Reddy, son of Lakkumaiah Reddy...
...and Anamika Devi, daughter of Yelikikona Reddy of Adavoni
...will be united in matrimony graced by his Majesty
Not just 2 hearts
2 kingdoms will merge to become one
We offer our wedding gifts as a royal fund
Bravo! Lakkumaiah Reddy!
Instead of contributing from your treasury...
...you burden the people
God's will that will end well
Let the contest for the Brave heart begin
I wish the same too
First is the contest Only then the wedding
After the wedding, we get the real gold
Fake gold for the treasury
Son Varada, even if you eat mud this title is only for you
Let the contest begin
Come
I am your husband No matter what!
Come, dear
Is there no brave man in the entire Kakatiya kingdom to scale this pillar?
Bravest of the brave in Kakatiya land
Long live Brave heart!
Praise be to the bravest of the brave in Kakatiya land
Amazing
Warrior, your feat is unparalleled
Who may you be?
State your name and your origin
And claim your award
Not answering is equal to disrespecting the king
We give you another chance because you are the winner
Answer! Who are you?
kOtai Sandiveera
(cheering)
(cheering continues)
'The way you swirl your sword...'
'...looks like you will be my only rival in this kingdom, Ganna Reddy'
'Gona Ganna Reddy!'
Like his father and my brother Gona Buddha Reddy...
...I thought Gona Ganna Reddy would be an ally of the Kakatiyas
But he is getting ready to oppose us
He changes into a robber and grabs the riches and lives of minor chieftains
Yes, indeed
kOtai Sandiveera
A lot of people seem to know about me
Many who have seen me face to face are no longer alive
Long live Brave heart!
Be quiet
Scaling this pillar, scratching your back
Stamping mud
Do you call these a challenge?
Amulet on my hip thread!
Can't one who is equipped to milk a tiger do the same to a cow?
Tell us straight to our face
Why did you come here?
I will tell you
My father's brother betrayed my father and killed him
I let him live
The king who was supposed to protect...
...failed in his duties
I ignored that as well
They branded me as a robber because I fought for the poor
I let that go as well
If injustice happens to me, I will not shed a tear
But if I see it happen in front of me...
...I will not let it go!
A girl is being coerced into marrying the prince in front of the king?
It will not happen!
Gona Ganna Reddy!
What is it, Varada?
My wicked cousin
Like a jasmine stuck to the mouth of a lizard...
...why do you want this wedding?
Why do you keep falling from this pillar?
Amulet on my hip thread!
If you are half baked in everything like this...
...you cannot even father a goat-kid!
You half baked warrior!
A half baked warrior is still a warrior!
My son-in-law went half way up That is enough for me
He will please even his wife only halfway
Is that enough too?
Prince, Gona Ganna Reddy is now interested in my daughter Anamika
He has come here to abduct her now
Not only Anamika but also the throne of Kakatiya
Shut up, Hari Hara Deva
Eligibility for a king is not just having an heir
But to be a brave warrior!
Has no one ever told you the throne is for the courageous
- Ganna Reddy! - Gona Ganna Reddy!!
Yes, of course
Robber Sandiveera
Opposing the king is an unpardonable crime
Why would you not say so?
How would you know the difference between right and wrong?
For you to step out of the fortress, an elephant must get mad and trumpet!
Every chieftain here is a mad elephant
They trample the people
Even if you turn a blind eye to these mad elephants...
...I refuse to do so
- What arrogance! - Forgive me
My body is full of arrogance
Are you playing with words?
I am a hunter who knows how to play
The hunt is ours
Prasad Aditya
Soldiers Surround him
'We'll protect our brother'
My lovely little lion cubs
You threaten these people with your tiny catapults!
Bravo!
We won't show any concession for you as children, move back
Admirable indeed! Your love and concern
My dear cubs, I will manage
Run along
'We are retreating only because our brother says so!'
'We will even give up our lives for our brother'
Gona Ganna Reddy
You were right, I am not interested in this royal alliance
But Varada Reddy is a half baked warrior
He won't let you take me away
If you are brave, then defeat him
Then I will come with you of my own accord
Your wish is my command, prince
Today is my wedding day and the day of his death
Both by my hand only
I have been waiting to kill him for so long
Anamika, get ready
Brave men, encircle Ganna Reddy!
We couldn't handle Gona Ganna Reddy when he was standing face to face
How can we nab him now?
You must save my son somehow
The only brave and fearless man who can oppose Gona Ganna Reddy...
...is my dear friend Veerabhadra Chalukya
Where is your leader, the looter Sandiveera?
I have dedicated my life to kOtai Sandiveera
I will not tell
Kill me
You killed the chieftains
Gona Ganna Reddy, you are not a human
You are a savage beast
But you will not escape from my clutches
I must kill Gona Ganna Reddy
In order to kill him first you must be alive
Gona Ganna Reddy!
I am going back to save Varada Reddy
Do not assume the hunt is over
It has only just begun
Without discerning the gender...
...we can be carefree and get intoxicated with ambrosia
This Kaumudi festival is ours
We can unlock the secret desires from the chambers of our heart
Gona Ganna Reddy is extremely handsome
Warrior who is the bravest of the brave
He came to save me
But most unnecessarily...
...he carried away Varada Reddy
For our enemies, Rudradeva is like a wild elephant
Only for teenage girls he is the God of love
To marry the prince...
...is the dream of all the princesses of the neighboring lands
Of course
Wonder how many will compete
Wonder how many cat-fights will be waged!
Victory or heavenly abode?!
We should wage a war for him
'This Kaumudi festival is not to indulge in idle chat'
'To let all our secret wishes embedded in our hearts to fly free'
'If we miss this opportunity...'
'...this happiness cannot be experienced for another year'
She is more beautiful than the milky moon
Who is this heavenly damsel?
"Full moon flower Play with us forever"
"Bathed in silver light let's share stories all night"
"From the palace, a koel solitary along with her brood voluntary"
"Her youth springing, from her prison she winged to fly to a new horizon"
"Is she reading this youthful hymn in the still of the night in the garden?"
"Full moon flower Play with us forever"
"Bathed in silvery light let's share stories all night"
Who is this enchanting enchantress?
She gives a new meaning to beauty
"Clouds tease a dulcet display of fresh raindrops at play"
"Waves orchestrate a rhapsody Waving and weaving melody"
"Is this the veena strumming in silence a sweet soft humming?"
"Where is the scent of the soul which abducted my heart whole?"
"Is it the chilly air tingling from the dewy waterfall singing?"
"Is it the climbing creeper bearing the jasmine flower?"
"Is it the flute that plays lilting music always?"
"Is it the waves of joy filling the heart with a blissful feeling?"
"I am not 'me' now really"
"A poetry crossing the boundary"
"Full moon flower Play with us forever"
"Bathed in silver light let's share stories all night"
"Full moon flower Play with us forever"
"Bathed in milky white moon light let's share stories all night"
'There is no other girl as beautiful on this earth'
'My dear friend...!'
Such a beautiful girl cannot exist on earth
Friend?
It is true
This statue has life and is bathing in the river
The petite waist of Rati, the consort of God of love
The alluring curves of Rambha the celestial nymph
Lips as red as they can get
Urvasi's features
Menaka's graceful form
Tilotamma's divine face
Who are you?
Which 'swayamvara' should I win to make you my wife?
Which kingdom should I capture?
Oh! It is customary to first introduce myself
I am Veerabhadra of the Chalukya dynasty
I hail from Nidavartyapuram
For further details...
...shall I ask your prince Rudradeva to speak on my behalf?
Are you in such a hurry?
I will ask the same Kakatiya prince...
...to snip the tail of temerity of youngsters like you
Jaganmohini the enchantress
Wherever you may hide...
...you cannot escape from my clutches
We thought king Ganapati Deva needed 7 births to build 7 walls of the forts
But in just 7 months...
...2nd wall has been built and the 3rd is also ready
Your Majesty!
Wherever they are digging to build the walls of the fort...
...they are unearthing treasures
'With the help of underground treasures...'
'...the half-finished walls of our fort will be completed'
'As an avatar of Goddess Shakti...'
'...this kingdom will be saved only by that baby girl'
When precious gems were unearthed while building the 7 walls of the fort...
...whether really a girl was born to the king
...a seed of doubt sprouted in the minds of the Deva brothers
Who was the enchantress Nagadeva saw?
Why is Rudradeva still unmarried?
Along with questions danger also arose
Our prince to be married?
Why?
Is Rudradeva like Bhishma a sworn bachelor?
Or is he not eligible like Shikandi?
This is not my question
Our people are indulging in idle gossip
To stop these rumors...
...this is the best opportunity
My elder brother's opinion
You have proved yourselves to be partners
My mind is enthralled with your care and concern for royalty
Prince Rudradeva's wedding has been finalized long ago
Our prince will marry Muktamba the daughter of Jayabasena
The wedding was fixed in my presence long ago
As well-meaning relatives of the king...
...you should grace the occasion and conduct the wedding
Like a barren woman blessing a pregnant lady...
...should they oversee the wedding?
Secret tunnel to the ladies chambers
The Kaumudi festival where the enchantress appeared...
...and this royal family are linked in some special way
- Uncle, I found it - Found what?
An underground passage to the zenana in the palace
Is that so, Nagadeva?
Where is that tunnel?
Uncle, how eager you are
I won't tell you
Until I finish the job, you'll put me on a pedestal calling me Chanakya
Then you'll insult me by calling me all sorts of names
Okay, you don't have to tell us the way
But listen to me
Go through that tunnel
If you see the enchantress, enjoy her as much as you please
Kill Rudradeva before he gets to the wedding stage
We are the ones organizing the wedding
The entire marriage hall is surrounded by our men
Rudradeva is in your hands in the zenana
The wedding hall is in my hands
The entire royal family will be wiped out including Ganapati Deva
Hereafter I am the emperor of the Kakatiya kingdom
Hari Hara Deva
Princess, you're in such a rush?
If I come early, you say I rush
If I come late...
...you say women take all day and night to get ready
True
Women are not the reason for the delay in getting dressed
Men are to be blamed
Your friend himself hasn't arrived as yet
Then?
If one must sit majestically next to a beauty like me...
...even a renowned prince must take extra care in getting dressed
My guess was right
My enchantress is here
First I must send the prince to hell
And then taste a slice of heaven
Prince, here I come
So you are a woman?
You got away fooling everyone
You have enacted this play for 25 years because women have no right to rule?
If I kill you now this secret will die with you
But if the secret is brought out in the open...
...the entire Kakatiya kingdom will be ruined
Prince Rudradeva is not in the palace
Veerabhadra, some danger has befallen the prince
Close all exits and entrances
Warriors, send word to Prasad Aditya
Priest...?
If the auspicious time is nearing tie the sacred thread to this sword
This wedding must definitely happen as planned
Look! My brother is coming
What happened, friend?
Nothing, I came by another way
He has a long lifeline
He escaped from Nagadeva's clutches
(Holy chant)
Don't lose heart, brother
The newly married couple will go to the royal premises
In the name of Gona Ganna Reddy...
...the obstacle we have created will be Rudradeva's death knell
Long live Prince Rudradeva!
For your wedding, the bandit Gona Ganna Reddy...
...has sent this toy elephant as a gift
The target is ours Blame is on Gona Ganna Reddy
The royal family will be totally destroyed thanks to him
Long live Brave heart!
Long live kOtai Sandiveera
You thought I'd be far away and not come here?
I am like my mother tongue
I'll be here and everywhere
I would be the last person on earth to hide and fight
You lesser mortals equal to my amulet!
It is not in my blood to be a coward
My war is only with Rudradeva
And only face to face
An auspicious event is happening here
With only the scent of sandalwood Not blood splashed all over
That's why I am sparing you
Go
If you use my name in a wrong manner...
...I'll string your intestines and garland the fortress walls
Veerabhadra Chalukya, if the crime must be exposed...
...don't let Gona Ganna Reddy cross the fortress walls
Go...go
All the incarnates of God Shiva and Goddess Shakti as witness
Let me tell you now
Rudradeva, put this on record
The sword I have sharpened will fly in mid-air and target only you
'Intermission'
'It became evident to everyone that danger lurked for prince Rudradeva...'
'...and the Kakatiya throne in the form of Gona Ganna Reddy'
'The sword that I have honed will directly target...'
'...only you!'
'In order to catch that murderer-'
Gona Ganna Reddy!
'Veerabhadra Chalukya left no stone unturned'
Come out if you have the courage
'To make the enemies believe the might of the Kakatiya elephantry...'
'...the entire land's sugarcane yield was heaped inside the fort'
'To give the impression of a strong army...'
'...enormous piles of leaves serving as plates were strewn outside the fort'
'This was a clever ruse to dupe the Devagiri spies by Shiva Devaiah'
'Falling for this ploy, the king of Devagiri...'
'...instead of direct combat'
'...looked for ways of deceptive combat'
Hari Hara Murari Deva brothers
I revoke your powers till I know your part in the Ganna Reddy conspiracy
'Hari Hara Murari brothers used a female as decoy'
Madanika, Rudradeva is strong in every aspect
But only one weakness-
Hidden in the zenana
My lover Nagadeva died in his quest to find out the truth
Even if you wanted to investigate personally...
...after the attempted murder
...you were barred from entering the palace
As the dear friend of Muktamba I'll secure a firm hold in the palace
And find out the secret
My dear prince...?
You've come clad in your armor even to the bedroom?
Instead of tussling with kisses...
...does the prince indulge in fighting with knives?
Muktamba
Forgive me for appearing like this on such an auspicious night
I have taken a righteous vow for the welfare of the people
Till it is fulfilled, I cannot touch a girl
As my wife if you agree I will continue with my vow
If you don't approve-
How can you even ask me?
I am born for you
Will I ever say no?
Until your vow is fulfilled...
...I accept this abstinence gladly
'Even if Rudradeva got a reprieve on the personal front...'
'...he had to face a danger of a different kind'
'He brandished his sword bravely and entered the battlefield'
'Victorious, he occupied Vengi and Rajamahendravaram'
'King Veeraganda Gopala and Kalinga king Narasimha-I were overpowered'
'Telugu kingdom was saved from being annexed by the neighboring lands'
'This victory was inscribed in the temples of Draksharama and Bheemeshwaram'
I swear on Godavari river
If my people suffer I will not spare your lives
'Our spy sacrificed his life for this cause'
'But Madanika will find out the Kakatiya secret before she dies'
Bravo Madanika!
Well done
You've proved you are a true Devagiri girl
I will capture the Kakatiya army
And I will chop Rudradeva's head
The day to parade his severed head...
...is not too far away
You are caught now Gona Ganna Reddy
I will arrest you and put you behind bars
Men put their swords back in their sheaths when they see me
But a man hasn't been born as yet to imprison me
I'm not Abhimanyu to get caught in the 'Padmavyuha'
I am like Lord Krisna The father of 'Chakravyuha'
Will you die?
Or will you join me?
Long live Brave heart kOtai Sandiveera
'kOtai Sandiveera accumulated numerous allies'
'Kotagiri kings in the west Muthukur kings in the south'
'The Naganoors in the north to the Kalingas in the east'
'He reigned supreme with his death chapter'
'While everyone was progressing towards their respective goals...'
'...Madanika started unearthing the secrets of the palace one by one'
'She sent news to Devagiri now and then also'
'The 7 walls were fortified to prevent enemies'
This is the correct figure of the Kakatiya army?
Till now canvassing wrong figures...
...Shiva Devaiah deliberately deceived all of us
This news is enough for me to raze...
...the 7 walls of the fort to the ground
Rudradeva!
Your fort is mine
And also the Kakatiya crown!
I fulfilled my promise
The girl who asked for it...?
It's almost the end of January
You neighed just like this when she came here last
Friend...you've come alone
Where are your guards?
Everyone says you've fallen in love and become a lunatic
I came alone to find out how true the rumor is
You are happily married to Muktamba, my dear friend
But I am all alone in solitude
You've come at the right time
My beloved will come now
You must get her family to consent and conduct our wedding
If I should do that, you must win a challenge
Even though you are head over heels in love...
...prove you haven't forgotten to cross swords
The loser must heed the winner's words
I'll win my love's hand by defeating you
Rudradeva, look at Muktamba once
If she continues this vow, the physician says it may kill her
(Holy chant)
Wearing this armor is a weary load
I have to remove it
Will you help me?
Even the plants here will have eyes
If you remove it, won't your life's secret be known to all?
That means...
...you know my secret?
How?
When?
On the day of the engagement
Won't a girl recognize another girl's first touch?
You knew before the wedding?
And still-
Why did you bow your head and marry me?
For you to walk with your head held high
I let you tie this protection thread
I don't think of this as a big sacrifice
You are the epitome of sacrifice
You don't bear the weight of your armor alone
But the burden of this kingdom
I did not save only you
But millions of people too
You have understood my plight so well
I bow my head to your good heart
From this moment, I accept you as my daughter
I'll also get you married so that your life is not ruined
An ideal match from the Chalukya clan...
...will be your perfect spouse
My wedding is not priority
When do you intend marrying Veerabhadra?
This birth is for my people
My next birth is for you
Poignant philosophical lines
Touch your heart and tell me you don't love me
Why do you betray yourself by not having the guts to answer?
More than your life and your personal desires...
...more than our friendship and our love when the people matter more to you
...I can't bury my love within me and still stay with you
Goodbye
I am not destined to be married in this life
I will remain as Rudradeva always
For the people of Kakatiya, you sacrifice your comforts
To meet face to face such a noble woman
And to serve her
I am indeed blessed
Don't worry about me
Focus on your duty
The man who ensures the people of Kakatiya hear and sleep soundly
The man whose name makes men like you wake up quaking in fear
That man Rudradeva...
...is not a male
But a female
Rudramadevi!
25 years
We've been taken for a royal ride for 25 years!
Ganapati Deva!
Just watch how we expose this tremendous secret
For divulging such earth shattering news...
...how do I, Madanika, get rewarded?
Will you leave me with just this gold jewelry I am wearing?
We knew you were the spy of Mahadeva rather belatedly
You must lean only to one side even if you're a spy and courtesan
If you play a double game this will be your fate!
This revelation is our most potent weapon like the one created by Brahma
Shiva Devaiah!
They have probably come to pay their respects in person
They are kith and kin after all
King Ganapati Deva is about to proclaim a revelation of vital importance
Proclaim?
What?
Do you intend building another new temple?
Color the fort walls?
Be silent and listen to the king
- Sure - So be it
My dear subjects and chieftains
Crowned as prince by me
And while seated in my assembly...
...he spread the glory of Kakatiya reign in all 8 directions
I hereby announce the coronation of prince Rudradeva as king
Long live, future king of Kakatiya kingdom, Rudradeva!
Long live!
What did I just hear you say?
Crowning ceremony for Rudradeva?
The prince will become the king?
Is that all or is there more?
Conform to the norms of respecting the assembly
We will announce what we intended to say
Resppppect!
You be respectful first
Then there is plenty of respect we have to show in return
The person you thought was prince Rudradeva...
...is not a male
But a female
Yes...by birth a girl
Rudramadevi
We announced a girl baby to be a boy...
...for the welfare of the people
For our country's protection
For the Kakatiya reign to prosper in the future
Rudramadevi was raised as prince Rudradeva
And he regarded you as his own children
Rudramadevi who made Kakatiya period a golden one...
...on the full moon day in November
...we will express our gratitude by crowning her as queen
With this, the court is dismissed
What was dismissed is not the court
But their royal bloodline
Rudradeva
'Shiva Devaiah realized the secret was exposed'
'So he himself divulged the secret'
'And played a shrewd political game'
The wishes accumulated for 25 long years...
...you foiled in just 1 second, Shiva Devaiah
Don't think this is over
Cleaning the house spic and span does not conform a festival
A proclamation does not constitute a coronation
We will show you our skill and expertise
"In the zenana, a statue lo and behold"
"Eyes flashing desire multi-fold"
"A stage of youthfulness Perfect and peerless"
"A peacock dancing gracefully in a jungle joyously"
"Bevy of roe deer aglow fragrance bestow"
"Lands far and near will laud your beauty, dear"
"At dusk under the jasmine bower, a time to garland, capture the rapture"
"This beautiful damsel, zestful enjoying life in its bounty plentiful"
"Maiden like a swing beckoning Unbidden, pulse quickening"
"A joy forever in the ladies chamber"
"A peacock dancing gracefully in a jungle joyously"
"Like a parasol of silver"
"From the cloud's veiled cover"
"The moon shines bright as ever"
"Like the breeze walks with the river"
"In the drizzle of dewy powder"
"At leisure we will saunter"
"Crossing armies and boundaries without any adversaries"
"Gently blows the cool breeze"
"Lightning riding the blue skies ruling breadth and lengthwise"
"What is the defending armor for a girl's dream to flower?"
"In this heart and mind swing a zillion swings breathtaking"
"When day and night dance in delight"
"In the zenana, a statue captivating"
"A peacock dancing in a mood tempting"
(Holy chant)
We don't want a lady to be our ruler
Very well said indeed
For a woman to be seated...
...this is only the right place
Hey Ambadeva!
How dare you humiliate my own daughter in front of my eyes?
I will-
Why trouble yourself, my king?
One command from you
I will chop his head and bring it to your feet
Prasad Aditya
Cut our heads too along with Ambadeva's head then!
It's better to die than be ruled by a woman
Because a woman didn't know the place she should be in...
...don't we know how many wars were initiated?
Like the war between Lord Rama and Ravana...
...and the Kurukshetra war
...who was the reason?
A female, right?
Have we not seen kingdoms fall because of women?
This land must not face such a predicament again
We oppose
We don't want a woman in power!
We don't want
We object stron-
People of our Kakatiya kingdom
Stay calm Silence!
Without the strength of His consort Shakti...
...fearing He would lose His mighty power
...even Lord Shiva shared half His body to Goddess Shakti
To a woman who is considered one half of Lord Shiva...
...what is wrong in giving our throne?
Why?
In what way is a woman inferior?
Not Sita, but Ravana was the cause for the war against Lanka
It was the Kauravas and not Draupadi who initiated the Kurukshetra war
Every man who disrespects a woman
Whoever he may be...
...he digs his own grave to destruction!
Don't seal our lips with anecdotes from the past
Even if we brush old stories aside...
...can history be changed, Uppalasoma?
Have you forgotten Satakarni of the Satavahana dynasty...
...who prefixed his mother's name Gautami and stabilized his rule?
Why?
Even after looking at Rudramadevi's golden rule...
...don't you have faith?
She abolished taxes
With foresight she built lakes for agriculture
She distributed agricultural amenities to one and all
She built maternity hospitals specially for women
All creature comforts
Prosperity and peace in plenty
She ensured you had access to all of this
This is tomorrow's history
Chronicles for the future
Like Vikramarka period
And Shalivahana era
People will acclaim and pay tribute to Rudramadevi's reign!
Hari Hara Deva, Murari Deva and Ambudeva
After 1000 years if history records your name and mine in its annals...
...remember the sole credit goes only to this lady
My dear subjects
We are striving to start a new chapter in History
Until yesterday...
...you cheered for prince Rudradeva
Why?
For what?
Today why are you opposing Rudramadevi?
Only because she is a girl
As soon as they knew a woman is ruling our land...
...they robbed our houses and set our fields ablaze
We women are scared to even step out
Religious shelters are being targeted all over the kingdom
Many religious leaders are being killed
Of course
(multiple voices in assent)
It is the conspiracy of a few minds
If that is so, why didn't it happen when Rudradeva was our prince?
Because men symbolize fear
And women are inferior
For 25 years you hid the truth because of this same fear?
Despite our unstinted support to your reign all these years...
...we have lost faith in the Kakatiya rule
We will ourselves rule over our territories independently
Our Kamba land is independent from today
Muriki land will not pay taxes to Kakatiya kingdom from now on
Our Baga land is also independent
If we cheer a woman ruler...
...what happens to the prestige of our Renadu region?
Let us split! Let us split!
(multiple voices in dissent)
Beloved subjects of my kingdom
Feudatory chiefs
I did not come to the throne as Rudradeva to rule our kingdom
I shouldered this responsibility for the welfare of the people
'You took a bold decision for the welfare of our kingdom'
'I shall remain as Rudradeva till that goal is fulfilled'
You are overlooking my reforms as Rudradeva
You are merely looking at my female form of Rudramadevi
Will not a woman who transforms her house...
...be able to reform her kingdom?
I will not ask you such a question
I leave it to each one of you to decide
If me being a woman is the root cause of your problem
If it will give you immense happiness if I cease to exist...
...I do not want this throne
If you think being Rudradeva all these years was a crime...
...I will accept whatever punishment you mete out to me
Let the elders introspect and announce their decision
Whatever scriptures we look into carefully...
...befitting punishment for Rudramadevi's crime
...is death sentence
However because she is a lady...
...we make an exception and exile her from the kingdom
She should renounce any link to royalty
And live as a commoner
She must never use any weapons
The punishment should be brought into effect immediately
25 years ago, the danger we feared forced us to take this bold decision
That danger has now boomeranged as an earthquake, Your Royal Majesty
A mere female?
Has a girl been the one subjugating us all these years?
This Kakatiya secret that has been revealed to the world...
...am I aware of it only now?
Did Madanika sacrifice her life for us?
Is this how skilled you are in spying?
Offering of blood for the mighty sword is done
This war against the Kakatiya kingdom...
...should make the Kurukshetra war pale into insignificance
It should exceed the piles of dead bodies from Ashoka's Kalinga war
My dear brave warriors!
Beat our war drums
Everyone's mother is Goddess Ellaiamma
This brave Goddess
Poor soul!
She sacrificed her head to her own son Parasurama
You are the same
You have forsaken everything for the welfare of your people
Queen of Orugallu
You've now laid your head on the lap of this Goddess
Scars are a natural consequence of war
These wounds are not from your enemies
But from your own kith and kin
Come, let's go to Nidavartyapuram
I'll place a throne in my heart and make you my queen
If that's what my father had wanted...
...he would have raised me as a girl
My parents brought me up this way for the welfare of my people
I need to fulfill my father's desire
The lives of my people should blossom anew
Even if the enemies cross swords you want to shower flowers on them?
Don't you want a life of your own?
Don't you love yourself?
You are here in my life to love me
That's enough
But Rudramadevi and Orugallu kingdom...
...cannot be separated by anyone
Your speech gives me goose bumps
Brilliant!
Like a woman behind every victorious warrior...
...I will be behind your bravery
Tell me what I should do
With my army, shall I wage war against Hari Hara and Murari?
My father is still on the throne
Don't forget that
There is a greater danger than these internal thieves
Stop Mahadeva the king of Devagiri who is attacking us with his army
Go up straight west and stop him in his tracks
Fight so that he does not cross our boundary
You will hear news of his death soon
Your Majesty! More than the enemies of Devagiri...
...we have to escape from the schemes of your kith and kin
Your game is over, old man!
We have found out the tunnel inside the palace itself
That will be the victorious way for the army of Mahadeva
Have you joined hands with the enemy?
We even chop heads for the sake of the throne
What does it matter if you join hands...
...or fall at others' feet?
Shiva Devaiah!
Our first enemy is your intellect
I will-
His heart gave out before my sword could be troubled
Throw his corpse to feed the crocodiles in the moat
To the winner is this Kakatiya kingdom
'On one hand the greedy chieftains fought between themselves'
'The problem of Sandiveera still loomed large on the other hand'
'The Kakatiya dynasty was almost in shambles'
'Blood of the innocent flowed like a river'
'The land was in chaos without a proper ruler'
'People who shunned Rudramadevi...'
'...were oblivious of the fact she would protect them like their mother'
'Shiva Devaiah who held his breath under water opened his eyes'
(voices in despair and uproar)
"The kingdom is in dire straits"
"Caught in anarchy, look what awaits"
"Every direction every place stream of blood in a maze"
"Our protecting deity shower us your mercy"
"Why...o' why?"
"Why this vow of silence, Rudramadevi?"
"To win over generations of enmity come to save us from this calamity"
"In our own deity's kingdom atrocities demand a ransom?"
"In Rudra's realm rivers of blood stream"
"You are no other than Rudra's mother"
"To wreak vengeance with fervor For the enemy to surrender"
"To flourish or to perish?"
"Save us from this catastrophe"
"Rudramadevi"
We don't want chieftains who crave for power
We want Rudramadevi who supports her people to be our queen
Rudrama, you are our savior
Take this weapon!
Victory to queen Rudramadevi!
Rani Rudramadevi may you be victorious
Your Majesty, Shiva Devaiah is alive
Rudramadevi like Goddess Kali is all set to wage a war against us
People are supporting her
I'll meet you later if you are alive
Narrow escape!
If she wields a weapon...
...Rudramadevi can kill thousands with just one stroke
How do we stop her?
Only soul who can stop Rudramadevi is Mahadeva
Open the underground passage
Pave the way for the world's greatest war
'Praise be to Goddess Shakti'
'Long live Eradicator of evil'
'Praise be to Mahishasura Mardhini'
'Long live The ever-powerful Shakti'
I underestimated the 7 walls of the fort
Stones rain upon us when the 1st stone-wall was broken
When the bamboo wall was crossed waves of fire blaze round us
What a spectacular wonder this is!
What does the 5th wall have in store I wonder?
Don't fret, brother
This is an iron wall
We are here
Just wait and watch how Rudramadevi's game ends
Well done, brother
You rightly said our enmity is equal to that of the snakes
Though just a girl, she has taken the form of a mongoose
The way she twirls her sword it may even reach our throats
Who will finish Rudrama's game?
Look who is here to quell Rudramadevi's bravery!
Gona Ganna Reddy is here
Kakatiya war has reached its climax
We have all become friends
Now whom can we join hands with?
We are not here to join hands with anyone, Uppalasoma!
With great pleasure we are here to watch everyone die
Rudramadevi is in the clutches of Gona Ganna Reddy
Gona Ganna Reddy in the clutches of Mahadeva
As soon as Hari Hara and Murari Deva kill Mahadeva...
...we shall aim our sword at whoever is remaining
In war, it doesn't matter who is the bravest warrior
The one who wields the final blow is the victor
He is a warrior of acclaim
He has positioned his army...
...in the eagle formation to thwart his foes
Like an eagle can tear a snake apart...
...Gona Ganna Reddy will kill Rudramadevi
Long live Gona Ganna Reddy!
Long live queen Rudramadevi!
As long as there is breath within me...
...I will not let even the shadow of Yama, the Lord of death touch Rudramadevi
Like Virabhadhra is the guardian to the Goddess Kali of Orugallu...
...Gona Ganna Reddy has become Rudramadevi's protector
If Ganna Reddy and Rudramadevi see us-
We should raise the white flag of truce
Why are your knees trembling?
To murder or dethrone Rudramadevi...
...Gona Ganna Reddy is not a puppet!
I am the Kakatiya people's asset
I ruthlessly killed every feudal lord who tried to loot this land
I stopped Anamika's wedding so you don't join hands to gain power
I robbed your treasury...
...to prevent you from forming an independent army of your own
I returned all that wealth as treasure troves to build the 7 walls
For Rudramadevi's army to be strong and mighty...
...I motivated every youngster to become
...not a robber like me, but a brave warrior
I was the 1st person to know Rudramadevi's life-secret
I was also the one to slit Nagadeva's throat when he found out the secret
I foiled your sinister plans of destroying Rudramadevi's family
And I saved this kingdom
Branding me as a robber is not your dishonesty mask
Responsibility offered by queen Rudramadevi as a royalty mark
You deceived us with your masquerade
- Betrayal - Treason
The enemy cautions us how to plan a war
He also decides which weapon to use
To your crimes and schemes this itself is the right verdict
The diamond shield that guards the dignity of the Kakatiya kingdom...
...is Gona Ganna Reddy
Hey! Gona Ganna Reddy
You escaped my clutches too many times
My father slaughtered your father like a dog
I will kill you today and make your Anamika mine!
And Rudramadevi too-
Shut up!
I said I had marked another auspicious time for you to die
That is now This moment
Rudrama!
Their story is in your hands
The auspicious time of death is not marked for us but for you
Rudrama
Let us fight
Rudramadevi!
Mahadeva is the most monstrous demon
You could have killed him yourself
Devagiri Mahadeva is the foremost enemy of the Kakatiya kingdom
If I killed him it is not a big deal
The Kakatiya people who dreamt a male royal heir will protect them...
...their expectations should be met by a woman
In no way is a woman any less brave
This is the time for people to realize it
So Rudrama must kill him
This must become history
My father must not see your corpse
But your defeat
Beat the drums of victory
(Holy chant)
'Of your own accord you ended your life as Rudradeva'
'Now I will end your life as Rudramadevi'
Kill Mahadeva
Don't spare his life
Kill Mahadeva
A war is between the armies of 2 lands
2 kings should combat
But not between the subjects of 2 kingdoms
Chief minister!
Without thinking twice, cut him into pieces
Stop, Veerabhadra
Even if the enmity is Ganapati Deva's...
...only Rudramadevi must put an end to it
Who is your enmity directed at?
On our own motherland?
If we keep fighting internally what will be the fate of our kingdom?
Thanks to our disunity...
...foreigners from Alexander to Ghazni have tried to rule us
They plundered our wealth
In the end we became slaves to a slave king Qutubudin Aibak
We were divided and ruled
Did we not learn from our mistakes?
Mahadeva
If those who drank the same mother's milk can bond as brothers...
...drinking water from the same river can't we live as brothers and sisters!
Our duty as ruler is to ensure our subjects are happy
Forgive me, Your Majesty
All these years claiming to forgive my father...
...you disrespected us in the most arrogant way
Today in front of everyone...
...I forgive you
Long live, queen Rudramadevi
Mahadeva, where did you jump from?
You stand here today like a beggar asking for alms
How strange is your fate
Amulet on my hip thread!
Instead of dissecting you to pieces...
...forgiving you is a bigger punishment
Rudrama, I'll be with the people
Always
I will protect them
You sacrificed the throne to be a friend of the people in all ways
Long live Ganna Reddy!
Gona Ganna Reddy!
My dear Anamika
This is not the right time-
Keep quiet
Amulet on my hip thread!
'Queen Rudramadevi's journey of triumph did not end with this'
'Continuing the progeny and her bravery was heir apparent Prathaparudhra'
'History will always trumpet her glory'
"Born in our brave soil India was a woman akin a cheetah"
"With Goddess Kali’s scimitar seated on a lion she snarled to conquer"
"As Sambavi and Bhairavi she destroyed evil in forms of fury"
"Like the Goddess Adi Parashakti avatar of Divine Mother Shakthi"
"Like Vishnu as Parasurama with an axe Ferocious as a lion when she attacks"
"An everlasting beacon of light Brave heart day and night"
"Rudramadevi as Bhadrakali inscribed her name in HIS-story!"
"In directions 8, a torch to guide your fame is acclaimed far and wide"
"Examples of the king’s bravery Embellish sky-high his story"
"You are our life's lamp, we revere You are our dawn everywhere"
"In a land which extols the scriptures no place ever for woes or remorse"
"Like lashes to the eyes, our protector Beloved king, our shield and shelter"
"Treating all girls like his mother Most dignified king ever"
"In directions 8, a torch to guide your fame is acclaimed far and wide"
"Examples of the king’s bravery Embellish sky-high his story"
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