Lakshmi's NTR

After various speculation and rumours as to who would be cast in the lead roles, it was revealed that P Vijay Kumar[5] as N. T. Rama Rao, Sritej[6] as Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Yagna Shetty[7] as Lakshmi Parvathi would reprise their roles.[8]

First track ‘Vennupotu’(Backstabbing) was released on 21 December 2018, which went on to make controversies. A case was filed by TDP MLA from Pithapuram S V S N Varma saying that it was aiming at Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nara Chandra Babu Naidu. So the High Court issued notices to censor board and producer of Lakshmi's NTR.[16][17][18] The second track ‘Enduku’(Why?) was released on 8 January 2019, questioning why did NTR marry Lakshmi Parvathi.[19]

On 18 January 2019, A teaser was released which gives a brief glance into the characters.[20]

First official trailer was released on 14 February 2019, at 9:27 AM by Ram Gopal Varma on Valentine's Day signifying the love between NTR and Lakhsmi Parvathi.[21][22][23]

The third track ‘Nee Uniki’ sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam was released on 23 February 2019.[24] Another song called ‘Avasaram’ sung by Wilson Herald was released on 7 March 2019, is a sad song how people around NT Rama Rao used to bow down for power and all the relationships were based on their needs.[25]

Second official trailer was released on 8 March 2019.[26][27]

After the release of the trailer, a big Telugu channel acquired the satellite rights for ₹3 Crore.[28]

Cinema Express gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Lakshmi’s NTR, which traverses the unexplored events that happened in the life of NTR, makes for an interesting watch".[29]

Firstpost gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Lakshmi’s NTR ends up being yet another drama from RGV’s factory which doesn’t pack a punch despite its inherent drama".[30]

The Times of India gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Lakshmi's NTR does tell the story of an important and less talked about phase in the legendary actor-politician's life. But a good story doesn't always make for a good film".[31]

Sify gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Lakshmi's NTR that focused on later life of legendary actor and politician late NT Rama Rao is fairly faithful to the political events of 1989 to 1996. While the film paints Chandrababu Naidu as a villain in NTR’s life, it also goes extra length to show Lakshmi Parvathi as a woman sans blemishes. It is an okay political movie with slow narration".[32]

The Indian Express gave 1 out of 5 stars stating "Ram Gopal Varma needs to cultivate new tricks of storytelling, should he ever aspire to make a decent film again".[33]