Rebel(2012)
Rebel is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Raghava Lawrence. The film stars Prabhas, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Deeksha Seth in lead roles. The story follows Rishi, the son of a village dictator, who loses his family to betrayal and embarks on a violent revenge mission. The film features an ensemble cast including Krishnam Raju, Mukesh Rishi, and Pradeep Rawat. Lawrence also composed the soundtrack and choreographed the dances, while S. Chinna handled the background score. Rebel received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances and action but criticised the plot and screenwriting. The film underperformed at the box office. It was released worldwide on 28 September 2012.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Prime Video, Sun Nxt
- Theatrical Release
- 28 September 2012
- Director
- Raghava Lawrence
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Rishi is a happy-go-lucky music student who wants a peaceful life. But when his uncle betrays and murders his entire family, Rishi transforms into a ruthless avenger. He tracks the killers from his village to Hyderabad and Bangkok. He must fight powerful gangsters and face his own dark past to get justice.
“A son's revenge knows no limits.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rebel
Cast reunions in this film: Sriman & Raghava Lawrence (5 films together), Tamannaah Bhatia & Prabhas (4 films together), Tamannaah Bhatia & Sriman (3 films together), and Prabhas & Krishnam Raju (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned to be directed by Puri Jagannadh, but Raghava Lawrence took over as director.
- This was the first Telugu film to be shot extensively in the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- A special set replicating a Dubai palace was built in Hyderabad at a reported cost of several crores of rupees.
- Actress Tamannaah Bhatia performed her own stunts for a major fight sequence in the film without a body double.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule lasting over 20 days at the specially constructed palace set.
- Despite its high budget and star cast, the film performed poorly at the box office upon its release.
- Rebel marked the second collaboration between actor Prabhas and director Raghava Lawrence after the 2006 film Pournami.