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Raja Ranguski(2018)

6.4/10
Tamil120 mins

Raja Ranguski is a 2018 Tamil-language drama thriller film written, produced, and directed by Dharani Dharan. The film stars Metro Shirish as Raja and Chandini Tamilarasan as Ranguski, with Anupama Kumar and Kalloori Vinoth in supporting roles. The story follows Raja, a police constable who falls in love with Ranguski, an aspiring writer. When an elderly antique collector is murdered, Raja becomes the prime suspect. He must escape custody and find the real killer. The film features music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It was released on 21 September 2018 and received generally positive reviews for its twists and performances.

Director:Dharanidharan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional

Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
21 September 2018
Theatrical Release
21 September 2018
Director
Dharanidharan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h
Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

A police constable named Raja falls in love with a writer named Ranguski. But when a murder happens, all evidence points to Raja. He must prove his innocence. But the woman he loves may be hiding a dark secret. Can he trust her? Or is she the killer he is looking for?

Love can be the deadliest trap.

Film Details

6.4Rating
120Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 September 2018

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentitylove
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Raja Ranguski' is a combination of the lead characters' names, Raja and Ranguski, which is a unique naming style in Tamil cinema.
  • Director Dharani Dharan made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director on several projects.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including real police station locations to add authenticity.
  • Actress Chandini Chowdary, who played Ranguski, was relatively new to Tamil cinema, having previously worked in Telugu films.
  • The film's plot was inspired by real-life cases of wrongful accusations, though it is not based on any single specific event.
  • It had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through digital streaming platforms after its initial run.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, who was also early in his career and later gained fame for other Tamil projects.

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