Stunning Paintings By The Legendary Bapu That Portray The Ramayana In All Its Vividness!

Sattiraju Lakshmi Narayana, lovingly known as Bapu, was a man of many talents. Born on 15 December, 1933 in Narsapuram, West Godavari, he was an eminent painter, cartoonist, film director, writer, and journalist. He had a uniquely personalized style blending classical Telugu lines and modern techniques to perfection. Without a shade of doubt, it can be said that Bapu has left an enormous impact on contemporary Telugu arts and films. He recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of great art and memorable films (Sampoorna Ramayanam, Mutyala Muggu, Pelli Pustakam, Mister Pellam...to name a few).

Ramayanam is a story that exemplifies how a man should lead his life. The ideal man, Sri Rama, and the beautiful Sita became embodiments of perfection in Bapu's brilliant imagination. Here are those heroic episodes portrayed in his paintings! Sri Rama's calm repose while breaking the Shiva Dhanassu. (Bala Kandam)

Sita asks for the Golden Deer she loves at first sight. Little did she know... (Aranya Kandam)

Vali gets shot by Rama while in a fierce battle with Sugriva, his blood-brother.(Kishkindha Kandam)

Rama finally kills Ravana, the Demon King of Lanka. (Yuddha Kandam)

Sita is asked to prove her purity with an Agnipariksha. She emerges unscathed from the ordeal. (Yuddha Kandam)

Sri Rama's coronation as the King of Ayodhya. He would lead the kingdom to peace and prosperity thereafter.