Nartanasala

Radha Krishna runs a boxing school for women and saves Manasa, who is being harassed by a man, and falls in love with her. His father Kalamandir Kalyan arranges his marriage with Satyabhama, daughter of a powerful leader. To avoid this marriage Radha Krishna claims he is gay. The marriage is cancelled, but trouble starts as Radha Krishna gets a proposal from a man.

Directed by Srinivas Chakravarthi, Nartanasala leans on a strong ensemble — Yamini Bhaskar, Jayaprakash Reddy, Naga Shaurya — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2018.