Lava Kusa is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language epic historical drama film directed by C. S. Rao and produced by Shankar Reddy under Lalita Sivajyothi films. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles, while S. V. Ranga Rao, Chittor V. Nagaiah, Rushyendramani, and Kanta Rao play supporting roles. The film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana and portrays the birth and life of Lava and Kusa, the twin sons of Rama and Sita.
The movie begins with the story of Rama's exile, where he leaves his pregnant wife Sita in the forest. Sita gives birth to twin boys, Lava and Kusa. The story then jumps forward to when the twins are grown up and are performing the Ramayana play in a nearby village.
Lava and Kusa are professional actors, and they perform the play with great expertise, earning huge accolades from the audience. They attract the attention of their mother Sita, who is impressed with their skills but is unaware of their true identity.
As the story progresses, Lava and Kusa leave the village and head towards Ayodhya, where they hear that their father, Rama, is ruling as the king. They reach Ayodhya and are shocked to see their father performing the Aswamedha Yagna without their mother, Sita.
The twins confront Rama and reveal their true identities as his sons. Rama is moved by the reunion and decides to take them back to the palace. However, the people of Ayodhya, who are unaware of Sita's innocence, are unkind to her, and she decides to end her life by returning to her mother, Earth.
The film beautifully showcases how Sita, the epitome of grace and virtue, is misunderstood by society and forced to lead a life of misery. The heart-wrenching scene where Sita decides to leave her sons is portrayed with great sensitivity and is a highlight of the movie.
The story progresses with Lava and Kusa being trained under their father and learning how to rule a kingdom. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when the evil demon king Ravana kidnaps them and takes them to Lanka.
Lava and Kusa bravely fight Ravana and his army and rescue their mother Sita. The war between Rama and Ravana is depicted with great grandeur and leaves the audience spellbound. The film ends with Rama accepting his sons and ruling the kingdom with peace and harmony.
The music and songs of the movie are a treat to the ears and have been composed by Ghantasala, one of the most revered music directors of his time. The performances of the lead actors, particularly N.T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, are top-notch and showcase their versatility as actors.
Lava Kusa is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time and continues to be an inspiration to filmmakers even today. The film beautifully captures the essence of the Ramayana and brings to life the characters of Lava and Kusa. It is a must-watch for anyone who loves Indian mythology, historical dramas, or simply appreciates masterful storytelling.
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