Pawan Kalyan’s Bro to Prabhas’ Radhe Shyam, These South Movies Explored The Concept Of Death

In the realm of Telugu cinema, filmmakers have ventured into the profound territory of death, attempting to transform this universal theme into compelling entertainment. However, navigating such a profound subject requires finesse and sensitivity. A recent example of this exploration is Pawan Kalyan’s latest movie Bro The Avatar, which delves into the concept of mortality. Examining various films that have embraced this theme provides a more comprehensive understanding of how directors have tackled this complex aspect of life.

Bro: Addressing the inevitability of death through cinema is no simple feat. Pawan Kalyan’s recent offering Bro The Avatar also delves into this theme, echoing the sentiments of other films that have ventured down a similar path. Let’s delve into these movies:

Murari: Released in 2001 and directed by Krishna Vamshi, Murari features Superstar Mahesh Babu in the lead role. The film introduces a unique concept where a member of the protagonist’s family passes away every four pushkaras (48 years). In the subsequent generation, Mahesh Babu’s character (Murari) faces this cyclic fate. The central narrative revolves around the theme of death. Murari struck a chord with audiences, emerging as a blockbuster success.

Chakram: Directed by Krishna Vamsi, Chakram stars Prabhas in the lead role. The story revolves around the protagonist’s battle with cancer, providing a lens to explore the philosophy of death. Despite its profound theme, the film failed to resonate deeply with audiences, struggling to establish a strong connection.

Radhe Shyam: Radhe Shyam features Prabhas as the hero and Pooja Hegde as the heroine. This movie also incorporates the theme of death as part of its narrative backdrop.

Abhilasha: Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and based on Yandamuri Veerendranath’s novel, Abhilasha stars Chiranjeevi and Radhika as the lead. The film is set against the backdrop of capital punishment, engaging with the theme of death in a unique context.

Mitrudu: In the movie Mitrudu, directed by Mahadev, Nandamuri Balakrishna takes on the protagonist’s role. The storyline of the film intertwines with the theme of death, lending depth and complexity to the narrative.