In devotional and mythological films alike, the celestial aura around divine characters is alluring. Telugu cinema has a rich history of depicting divine intervention and the interaction between humans and the gods. From mythological epics to contemporary tales, filmmakers have often explored the concept of divine guardians watching over and guiding mortals. This trend continues with Prabhas’s upcoming role in the film Kannappa, where he will portray Rudra, a divine guardian.
Prabhas as Rudra: The Divine Protector
In Kannappa, Prabhas takes on the mantle of Rudra, a powerful protector. The first look poster of the film showcases him in a hermit-like attire. The tagline accompanying the poster describes Rudra as “the raging storm, the guide through times past and future,” says it all.
Very Many Divine Guardians
There are other characters that have served as mentors, protectors, or even messengers of the gods, playing crucial roles in the narratives.
Pawan Kalyan in Gopala Gopala: In this fantasy comedy-drama, which was a remake, Pawan Kalyan played a modern-day Krishna, guiding Venkatesh’s character.
Nagarjuna in Annamayya: In the devotional biopic Annamayya, Nagarjuna’s protagonist, a devotee of Lord Venkateswara, receives divine guidance and protection from the deity, portrayed by Suman. The K Raghavendra Rao directorial is considered a masterpiece.
Nithiin in Sri Anjaneyam: This film showcased Nithiin’s character receiving the blessings and support of Lord Hanuman, played by Arjun Sarja, who acts as his divine guardian. The film was directed by Krishna Vamsi.
The inclusion of divine guardian characters in Telugu cinema serves several purposes. They are instantly relatable to the audience.
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