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Gummadi Narasaiah biopic: Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar to play the role of a veteran leader

Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar will play the role of veteran leader and freedom fighter Gummadi Narasaiah in an upcoming biopic.

October 23, 2025 / 19:43 IST
Gummadi Narasaiah biopic

Parameshwar Hivrale is in charge of a biopic in which Kannada celebrity Shiva Rajkumar would portray the part of Gummadi Narasaiah, a veteran leader from Telangana and social crusader. The director made the announcement by posting a powerful video on Instagram. This was the first time we saw the movie's tone and concept.

The movie begins with dramatic visuals of sculptures of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi, which show how the film is connected to social justice and constitutional ideals. After that, we witness the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, and then we see Shiva Rajkumar as Gummadi Narasaiah in a stunning reveal. The biography, which was supposed to be a project for all of India, should start filming soon.

A Life Based on the Politics of the People

individuals in Yellandu, Telangana, admire Gummadi Narasaiah for consistently standing out for the rights of individuals who are less fortunate, especially tribal and working-class people. He was a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) and served as an MLA five times. He became a symbol of honest politics and selflessness.

Narasaiah was a rare kind of leader who cared more about helping others than about getting power or money. He was noted for riding his bike to the Assembly and keeping in touch with the people he represented. His decades-long journey, which includes agitation, simplicity, and reform, still sparks political debate in Telangana and beyond.

It's interesting that Gummadi Narasaiah seems to be participating in making the movie. The announcement post tagged his official Instagram account, which means he is probably working on the project.

Shiva Rajkumar's Full Schedule

This is another significant stride forward in Shiva Rajkumar's career, which is noted for how wide and deep it is. The actor, who just garnered a lot of appreciation for his strong performances in Ghost and Jailer, is gearing set for the premiere of his highly awaited movie "45," which stars Upendra and Raj B. Shetty.

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He is also working on a variety of other Kannada projects, such "Dad," "666 Operation Dream Theatre," and many more. He will also have special parts in "Jailer 2" with Rajinikanth and "Peddi" with Ram Charan. These will make him even more famous in India.

Shiva Rajkumar plays Gummadi Narasaiah, one of the most important societal roles he has ever played. Narasaiah was a man who lived politics with purpose and kindness.

first published: Oct 23, 2025 07:42 pm

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