Rabhasa(2014)
Rabhasa is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Santosh Srinivas. The film stars Jr NTR, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Pranitha Subhash in lead roles. The story follows Karthik, a US-returned student who promises his mother to marry his cousin Indu. A series of mistaken identities and family feuds create chaos. The film features music by S. Thaman and cinematography by Shyam K. Naidu. It received mixed reviews from critics, who called it a regular mass film. The film was a commercial failure despite a strong opening. It was released worldwide on 29 August 2014, on the eve of Vinayaka Chathurthi.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun Nxt, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 29 August 2014
- Director
- Santosh Srinivas
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Karthik returns from the US to fulfill his mother's wish: marry his cousin Indu. But he mistakes another girl for Indu and falls into a web of lies. He accidentally helps a bride escape from her wedding, angering dangerous gangsters. Now Karthik must fix the chaos, win Indu's heart, and keep his promise to his mother.
“Chaos never felt this good”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rabhasa
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Brahmanandam (37 films together), Brahmanandam & Jayaprakash Reddy (35 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Brahmanandam (30 films together), Nassar & Sayaji Shinde (17 films together), Jayasudha & Brahmanandam (14 films together), and Brahmanandam & Jr. NTR (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rabhasa' means 'chaos' or 'commotion' in Telugu, reflecting the film's plot of mistaken identities and confusion.
- This was the second collaboration between actor N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and director Santosh Srinivas after the 2011 film 'Oosaravelli'.
- Actress Samantha, who played the female lead, was simultaneously shooting for another big film, 'Anjaan', during this period.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Brahmanandam in a comedy role, a common element in many Telugu films of that era.
- Despite its star cast, the film received mixed reviews and was not a major commercial success at the box office.
- Parts of the film were shot in exotic foreign locations, including Bangkok, to give it a glamorous and international appeal.
- The soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was one of the most sought-after music directors in Telugu cinema at the time.