Raagdesh(2017)
Hindi137 mins
Raagdesh (2017) is a 137-minute Hindi film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Raagdesh stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2017.
Director:Tigmanshu Dhulia
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 July 2017
- Director
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
Three Indian army officers are put on trial for betraying their country. A sick and elderly lawyer steps up to defend them. He must fight to prove their actions were driven by patriotism, not treason.
“Three soldiers on trial. One lawyer's final fight.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
137Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 July 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
justiceidentitycorruptionsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Raag Desh' translates to 'Song of the Nation', referencing a patriotic musical theme.
- It was released on the same day as another major Hindi film, 'Munna Michael', affecting its box office visibility.
- Director Tigmanshu Dhulia also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing from historical records of the 1945 Red Fort trials.
- Actor Kunal Kapoor, who plays a key officer, had to undergo military-style training for his role.
- The film features actual courtroom dialogue adapted from the original trial transcripts for authenticity.
- It was produced by Gurdeep Singh Sappal, who is known for backing content-driven historical projects.
- Despite its historical subject, the movie had a limited theatrical release compared to big commercial films.