Rangeela Raja(2019)
A thriller film directed by Govind Nihalani, starring Govinda in the lead role.
Rangeela Raja is streaming on YouTube Movies since 18 January 2019.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 18 January 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 18 January 2019
- Director
- Pahlaj Nihalani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
Two brothers are twins but live very different lives. One brother lives carelessly without purpose. The other is a disciplined yogi who decides to help his lost brother find the right path again.
“Two brothers. Two worlds. One wild rescue mission.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rangeela Raja
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Prem Chopra (26 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Govinda (26 films together), Prem Chopra & Govinda (12 films together), Govinda & Mahesh Anand (7 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Mahesh Anand (6 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Pahlaj Nihalani (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's release was delayed for over a year due to a legal dispute between the producer and the lead actor.
- It was one of the final films of veteran actor Prem Chopra, who had a supporting role.
- The movie faced criticism for its portrayal of women and was accused of being regressive in its humor.
- Director Sikander Bharti primarily works in Bhojpuri cinema, and this was a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- The film's title 'Rangeela Raja' translates to 'Colorful King,' referencing the flamboyant elder twin character.
- It performed poorly at the box office, earning very little despite the star cast.
- The plot of separated twins leading opposite lives is a recurring theme in Indian cinema, seen in older hits like 'Ram Aur Shyam.'