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Ramarao on Duty(2022)

4.8/10
Telugu150 minsdirect-to-OTT

Ramarao on Duty (2022) is a 150-minute Telugu film directed by Sarath Mandava. The film features Ravi Teja, Divyansha Kaushik and Rajisha Vijayan. With a rating of 4.8/10 and a moderate performer verdict at the box office.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

Quick Facts

Streaming on
SonyLIV, YuppTV, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
29 July 2022
Director
Sarath Mandava
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

A former deputy collector, now working as a local officer in 1995, looks into some unsolved murders in his new area. His investigation uncovers a deadly smuggling ring behind the crimes. He must now try to stop the smugglers.

A dismissed officer uncovers a deadly smuggling ring.

Film Details

4.8Rating
150Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 July 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known Asరామా రావు: On Duty · రామారావు:ఆన్ డ్యూటీ · రామారావు : ఆన్ డ్యూటీ · Rama Rao: On Duty · Ramarao: On Duty

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Ramarao on Duty

Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Ravi Teja (5 films together), Nassar & Naresh (3 films together), Nassar & Surekha Vani (3 films together), Nassar & Madhusudhan Rao (3 films together), Naresh & Rahul Ramakrishna (3 films together), and Chaitanya Krishna & Naresh (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ramarao On Duty' was inspired by real-life revenue officers known for their integrity in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Director Sarath Mandava spent over two years researching real revenue officer cases to shape the story's crime elements.
  • Ravi Teja performed many of his own stunts in the film, including a fight scene in a moving vehicle without a body double.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Chittoor district to authentically capture the 1995 rural setting and local landscapes.
  • A special dialect coach was hired to help actors speak the specific Telugu accent used in the Rayalaseema region.
  • The film's climax involved a large set built to resemble a smuggling hideout, using practical effects rather than CGI.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the movie performed well in rural centers due to its relatable government officer protagonist.

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