Tiger Nageswara Rao: All You Need To Know About The Original Tiger, Whose Life This Ravi Teja Film Is Based on
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Directed by Vamsee Krishna, and headlined by Ravi Teja, the film Tiger Nageshwar Rao is said to be based on real life incidents. Know the story behind the thief who inspired the makers of the movie.
All About Tiger Nageswara Rao
Fans of Ravi Teja have begun the countdown to witness the actor’s latest film, Tiger Nageswara Rao, ruling the screens. Set to release on October 20, the film’s recently released trailer has piqued the curiosity of fans, hinting at a massive spectacle that is sure to enthrall the audience.
Starring Ravi Teja in the lead role, the movie is set in the 1970s, during the period when a town named Stuartpuram in Andhra Pradesh was under the control of a thief named Nageswara Rao. Learn more about the thief who inspired director Vamsee Krishna to make the film.
Who was the real Nageshwar Rao?
Known as the Robinhood of Stuartpuram by many, Nageswar Rao was often described as the daredevil thief who achieved cult pop culture status among Telugu people.
Born in Stuartpuram of Andhra Pradesh, a small settlement situated along the highway connecting Chennai and Kolkata, Nageswara Rao gained ‘popularity’ as a robber who tricked police officials for years. Nageshwar Rao, along with his friend Gajjala Prasad, initiated several robberies in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Their robberies included bank heists, jewelry thefts, and more. The duo was notorious for their inventive methods to conduct the robbery.
However, what made Nageshwar Rao special was the fact that he distributed a majority of his loot to the common folk. After being caught by the police, from a prison in Chennai jail, he was given the moniker of ‘Tiger.’ Even today, his photo hangs in front of the door of his house in Stuartpuram and is a well-known tourist spot. The thief was encountered by the police in 1987.
Tiger Nageswara Rao also marks the debut of Anupam Kher and Kriti Sanon’s sister Nupur Sanon in Telugu cinema.
