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Rakshaka Bhatudu(2017)

Telugu131 mins

Rakshaka Bhatudu is a 2017 Telugu drama fantasy thriller film directed by Vamsikrishna Akella. It stars Prabhakar and Richa Panai as a young couple who elope against their families' wishes. The story follows their dangerous journey as they are chased by a corrupt police officer and local thugs. A mysterious protector with supernatural abilities repeatedly saves them. The film blends romance, action, and spiritual themes. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its emotional storyline and Brahmanandam's serious performance. The film was released in theatres in 2017.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
12 May 2017
Director
Vamsikrishna Akella
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 11m
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Storyline

A young couple runs away from their families to get married. But a corrupt police officer and hired thugs chase them. A mysterious stranger keeps appearing to save them. Who is this protector, and why does he help them? Their journey becomes a fight for love and survival.

Love finds its guardian.

Film Details

131Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date12 May 2017

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivaljusticefamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director, Vamsikrishna Akella, is also a noted writer and lyricist for other Telugu films.
  • The movie's title 'Rakshaka Bhatudu' translates to 'Protector Son-in-Law', hinting at its central family drama theme.
  • Actor Prabhakar, known for supporting roles, played a rare lead action hero part in this film.
  • Composer Sekhar Chandra, known for big hits, worked on this lower-budget fantasy thriller.
  • The film's release faced competition from several major Telugu productions in 2017.
  • It features comedian Brahmanandam in a special appearance, a common draw for Telugu audiences at the time.
  • The fantasy elements were a shift from the director's earlier more realistic writing work.

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