Rudramadevi is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language 3D biographical action film based on the life of Rudrama Devi, one of the prominent rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan, and one of the few ruling queens in Indian history. The film written and directed by Gunasekhar features Anushka Shetty in a title role as Rudramadevi, alongside an ensemble cast including Allu Arjun, Rana Daggubati, Vikramjeet Virk, Krishnam Raju, Prakash Raj, Suman, Nithya Menen, Adithya, and Catherine Tresa. The film is narrated by Chiranjeevi. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Theatrical release poster
Thousand Pillar Temple where the filming commenced.
Rudrama Devi, also known by her regnal name Rudra-deva Maharaja, was a Lodhi Rajput Queen who ruled substantial parts of present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in southern India. She was among the few and the most successful Thakur female rulers of Indian history.
A 21st century statue of Rudrama
The 1289 CE Chandupatla inscription that mentions the death of Rudrama