Skip to content
Raja the Great official poster

Raja the Great(2017)

6.4/10
Telugu149 mins

Raja the Great (2017) is a 149-minute Telugu film directed by Anil Ravipudi. With an audience rating of 6.4/10, Raja the Great stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2017.

Director:Anil Ravipudi
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 October 2017
Director
Anil Ravipudi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

A blind man named Raja has learned to use his disability as a strength, thanks to his police officer mother. His world revolves around Lucky, a police officer's pampered daughter. When a dangerous criminal threatens Lucky, Raja must step in to protect her.

A blind man's love becomes his greatest strength.

Film Details

6.4Rating
149Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date18 October 2017
Also Known AsRaja Rajathan · ราชาเดอะเกรท

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyjusticeloveidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.4/10Rating

Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Raja the Great

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's working title was 'Raja', but 'The Great' was added to avoid confusion with other movies named Raja.
  • Ravi Teja performed many of his own stunts despite playing a blind character, relying on choreographers for safety.
  • The movie was shot in just 45 days, a fast schedule for a big-budget Telugu action film at the time.
  • Composer S. Thaman reused a tune from his earlier Tamil film 'Mankatha' for a key background score in this movie.
  • The film's climax was partly inspired by Hollywood movies featuring blind protagonists using heightened senses.
  • It was one of the few Telugu films in 2017 to have a blind hero as the central action character.
  • The movie was a commercial success, especially in rural areas, despite mixed reviews from critics.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Raja the Great

Frequently Asked Questions