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Rakshasudu(2019)

7.7/10
Telugu149 mins

Rakshasudu (2019) is a 149-minute Telugu film directed by Ramesh Varma. Starring Anupama Parameswaran, Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Baby Dua Kaushik. With an audience rating of 7.7/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Rakshasudu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2019.

Director:Ramesh Varma
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 18 Jul 2019

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
18 July 2019
Theatrical Release
2 August 2019
Director
Ramesh Varma
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A new police officer named Arun chases a serial killer who targets young girls. He realizes the killer is a psychopath with no regard for society. Despite the continuing murders, Arun is determined to catch him.

A relentless cop hunts a killer with no motive.

Film Details

7.7Rating
149Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date2 August 2019
Also Known AsRaakshasudu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is a Telugu remake of the 2016 Tamil thriller 'Ratsasan', which itself was inspired by real-life serial killer cases.
  • Director Ramesh Varma is known for thrillers, but this was his first film after a five-year gap from directing.
  • Actor Bellamkonda Sreenivas, primarily known for action roles, took on this more serious character to diversify his career.
  • The movie's title 'Rakshasudu' translates to 'Demon' in English, highlighting the killer's monstrous nature.
  • It features a cameo appearance by actor Sampath Raj, who played a key role in the original Tamil version.
  • The film's background score uses distinct motifs to create tension, a technique praised by critics.
  • Despite being a thriller, it includes a few commercial song sequences typical of Telugu cinema at the time.

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