Critics generally highlight the film's shift in perspective compared to other biopics of the legendary actor-politician. While it excels in its gritty atmosphere, it remains a highly polarizing piece of cinema.
"The movie is a bold attempt by RGV. It shows the emotional side of NTR that was never touched before. The actor who played NTR was just brilliant." Lakshmi’s NTR (2019) Telugu
The film is often viewed as a "reclamation" story, focusing heavily on the internal family dynamics and the "August Coup" of 1995. Critics note that while it provides a voice to Lakshmi Parvathi, it also functions as a pointed political critique of other family members and political figures. Critics generally highlight the film's shift in perspective
"It feels more like a documentary of a specific timeline rather than a full movie. If you are interested in the politics of that era, it's a must-watch, but it's very slow." It shows the emotional side of NTR that
The music by Kalyani Malik is considered a highlight, particularly the emotional depth it adds to the scenes of NTR’s isolation. Audience Perspectives
Lakshmi’s NTR (2019) is a biographical drama directed by Ram Gopal Varma and Agasthya Manju that focuses on the final years of N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) after Lakshmi Parvathi entered his life.