<p>The controversial film, which Verma claimed was based on real-life faction feud between slain TDP leader Paritala Ravindra and his opponents in Anantapur district, hit the screens today in the state with actor Vivek Oberoi playing the lead role.<br /><br />Tamil actor Surya also stars in the film, but his portion would be added next month in what Verma says is a new trend.<br /><br />TDP workers took strong objection to three main scenes in the film including one that sought to portray N T Rama Rao as a "timid" person.<br /><br />Relenting to the TDP protest, Verma announced late in the evening that he would delete that particular scene and also other portion, if NT Rama Rao's family felt offended.<br />The controversy notwithstanding, the film opened to packed houses across the state. <br /><br />However, after the noon show was screened, TDP workers took to the streets and held protests in front of the theatres screening 'Rakht Charitra'.<br /><br />Screening of one show of the film was stopped in Vishakhapatnam and Anantapur districts, police sources said.</p>
<p>The controversial film, which Verma claimed was based on real-life faction feud between slain TDP leader Paritala Ravindra and his opponents in Anantapur district, hit the screens today in the state with actor Vivek Oberoi playing the lead role.<br /><br />Tamil actor Surya also stars in the film, but his portion would be added next month in what Verma says is a new trend.<br /><br />TDP workers took strong objection to three main scenes in the film including one that sought to portray N T Rama Rao as a "timid" person.<br /><br />Relenting to the TDP protest, Verma announced late in the evening that he would delete that particular scene and also other portion, if NT Rama Rao's family felt offended.<br />The controversy notwithstanding, the film opened to packed houses across the state. <br /><br />However, after the noon show was screened, TDP workers took to the streets and held protests in front of the theatres screening 'Rakht Charitra'.<br /><br />Screening of one show of the film was stopped in Vishakhapatnam and Anantapur districts, police sources said.</p>