all. The British government grudgingly acknowledged him as a powerful tactician of the Guerrilla warfare that lasted for nearly two years, the fact that over ₹4 million was spent in those days to defeat him speaks for itself. Mahatma Gandhi paid his tribute to Alluri's life, saying, "Though I do not approve of his armed rebellion, I pay my homage to his bravery and sacrifice." Jawaharlal Nehru commented that, "Raju was one of those few heroes that could be counted on fingers." Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose noted that Alluri was fierce in his determination, and his unparalleled courage and sacrifice for people will ensure him a place in history. Historian David Arnold in his book The Rebellious Hillmen: The Gudem-Rampa rising 1839–1924, noted that because of his name, the tribals used to evoke the image of the Hindu deity "Rama" in Alluri, an honorary which despite being a religious man he never asked for. The Independent Indian government released a postal stamp in his honour at the village of Mogallu, considered by many to be his birthplace. The Government of Andhra Pradesh, besides building memorials at places associated with his life, granted a political pension to his surviving brother. In 2022, the Government of Andhra Pradesh carved out a new district named after Alluri from the erstwhile Visakhapatnam district, with Paderu as its headquarters. In popular culture The 1974 Telugu-language movie Alluri Seetarama Raju, featuring actor Krishna, depicts his life. In 1986, the Indian Postal Department issued a commemorative stamp featuring him in the series 'India's struggle for freedom'. The Government of Andhra Pradesh celebrates his birthday, 4 July, annually as a state festival. Alluri Sitarama Raju Cricket Stadium in Eluru is named after him. On 9 October 2017, at the request of members of parliament Thota Narasimham and V. Vijayasai Reddy, the Government of India decided to install a statue of him at the precincts of the Parliament of India in recognition of his work as a freedom fighter, and for the welfare of the tribal people. RRR (2022), an Indian Telugu language film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, features a fictional story based on the lives of Alluri and Komaram Bheem, with Ram Charan portraying the role of Alluri. The plot of the film, set in 1920, revolves around both rebels who fought the British in colonial India. References Bibliography Further reading External links 1890s births 1924 deaths