Run Raja Run(2014)
Run Raja Run is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy thriller film directed by Sujeeth in his debut. The film stars Sharwanand, Seerat Kapoor, and Adivi Sesh in lead roles. Sampath Raj, Jayaprakash, and Kota Srinivasa Rao play supporting characters. The story follows Raja, an honest vegetable vendor's son, who falls in love with Priya, the daughter of a police commissioner. Raja gets entangled in a kidnapping plot that reveals a decade-old conspiracy involving corrupt politicians and police officers. The film is notable for its blend of romance, comedy, and thriller elements with multiple twists. It received positive reviews from critics and became a box office blockbuster. The music was composed by Ghibran, marking his Telugu debut. Run Raja Run was released worldwide on 1 August 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 August 2014
- Director
- Sujeeth
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Raja is an honest young man who keeps losing girlfriends because he cannot lie. He falls in love with Priya, but her father has already fixed her marriage to a minister's son. When Raja tries to win her hand, he is tricked into a kidnapping scheme. He must navigate lies, betrayal, and a hidden crime from the past to save his love and his family's honor.
“Honesty is the best policy. And the most dangerous.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Run Raja Run
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Ali (16 films together), Jayaprakash & Sampath Raj (7 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Vennela Kishore (6 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Vidyullekha Raman (6 films together), Sampath Raj & Vennela Kishore (5 films together), and Sampath Raj & Kota Srinivasa Rao (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was director Sujeeth's debut, and he also wrote the screenplay while still in college.
- Actor Sharwanand performed many of his own stunts, including a risky chase sequence on a moving train.
- The song 'Run Raja Run' was shot in a single long take that required precise coordination from the entire crew.
- The film's comedy scenes were largely improvised by the supporting cast during the shooting.
- It was partially inspired by classic Hollywood romantic comedies about mistaken identity and chase plots.
- The movie's climax was filmed at a real police commissioner's office with special permission.
- Despite a moderate budget, it became a surprise box office hit and gained a cult following over time.