The film is based on the life of a freedom fighter from Rayalaseema, Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. He was an unsung hero from Kurnool who revolted against the British in 1846.
Director Surender Reddy's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy starring Megastar Chiranjeevi is setting the box office on fire. The period drama, which hit theatres on October 2, has been produced by Ram Charan.
Critics and the general audience have showered praises on Chiranjeevi's performance and the film's grand visuals. Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is also being praised by fellow actors and celebrities from different film industries. From Nawazuddin Siddiqui to SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu, many celebrities have hailed the team of Sye Raa.

Raa Narasimha Reddy begins with a disclaimer that the film is not intended to hurt the sentiments of any particular person, community, caste or religion. When you see a disclaimer read out by Ram Charan, you know the makers have taken utmost care in retelling the story of Telugu freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. It is sad to see such disclaimers at the beginning of the film and it speaks volumes about the state of the country we live in.
The film dives into the story of Narasimha Reddy right from the first frame. Narasimha Reddy (Chiranjeevi) is a righteous man and also the ruler of Renadu in Uyyalawada. Under the guidance of his mentor Gosayi Venkanna (Amitabh Bachchan), Narasimha equips himself to fight the bigger battle, the battle for freedom. He joins hands with fellow rulers Veera Reddy (Jagapathi Babu), Avuku Raju (Sudeep), Basi Reddy (Ravi Kishan) and Raja Pandi (Vijay Sethupathi) to revolt against the British East India Company.
Director Surender Reddy gets the basics of a period drama absolutely right and it is safe to say that he has taken a no-controversy path without hurting the sentiments of anyone, just as the disclaimer says so. The film lays bare patriotism and secularism in the film, which is a welcoming move.
While retelling the story of Narasimha Reddy, he is shown as the epitome of righteousness. The only flaw is the trust he has in people. The cinematic liberties that the makers have taken are a bit dramatic, especially the climax scene. But Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy gets a lot of things right. Be it the dialogues or the production scale or the brilliantly choreographed stunt sequences, the film hits the right note. Amitabh Bachchan’s character tells young Narasimha Reddy that he should win himself to fight the bigger battle. Also, the scene where he teaches Narasimha that dying is not important, but winning is, is an experience to watch.