Raa Raa(2011)
Raa Raa is a 2011 Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by Sandilya. The film stars Udhaya and Shweta Basu Prasad in her Tamil debut. It tells the story of a love affair between a poor man from Royapuram and a wealthy woman from Royapettai. The narrative explores class differences and family opposition. The film features music composed by Srikanth Deva. It was produced by Jaeshan Studios. The movie received praise for its simple, heartfelt storytelling and strong performances. It was released in 2011 and is available for streaming on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 October 2011
- Director
- Sandilya
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A poor young man from Royapuram falls in love with a rich girl from Royapettai. Their different backgrounds create conflict with her wealthy family. He must prove that his love is genuine and that class does not define a person. Can he win her hand against all odds?
“Love knows no class”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Raa Raa
Cast reunions in this film: Meera Krishnan & Srikanth Deva (2 films together), and Srikanth Deva & Ponvannan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Raa Raa' phonetically represents the names of the two localities, Royapuram and Royapettai, where the lead characters are from.
- Director Sandilya also worked as an assistant director for the popular film 'Siva Manasula Sakthi' before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The film features a cameo appearance by actor Santhanam, who was a major comedy star in Tamil cinema at the time.
- Despite being a romance drama, the movie includes several comedy scenes typical of early 2010s Tamil cinema.
- The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who was known for his work in other romantic films of the era.
- The movie's plot revolves around class differences, a common theme in Tamil cinema, but set in specific Chennai neighborhoods.
- Actor Ajmal, who played the male lead, was primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema before this Tamil film.