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Rakshana(1993)

4.6/10
Telugu150 mins

Rakshana (1993) is a 150-minute Telugu film directed by Uppalapati Narayana Rao. Starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Akkineni Nagarjuna and Shobana. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, Rakshana stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1993.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 February 1993
Director
Uppalapati Narayana Rao
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
4.6/10

Storyline

A good cop named Bose takes on a dangerous gangster named Salim. After Salim kills Bose's friend and kidnaps his friend's daughter, Bose is determined to save her.

A cop's fight for justice becomes a battle for family.

Film Details

4.6Rating
150Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date18 February 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleరక్షణ

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Rakshana' means 'protection' in Telugu, reflecting the hero's role as a guardian.
  • Director Narayana Rao Uppalapati is the father of actor Sumanth, who debuted in Telugu films later.
  • This was one of the early Telugu films to feature a police officer as the central character fighting organized crime.
  • Actress Heera Rajagopal, who played the female lead, was a popular model before entering films.
  • The movie was released during a period when action films with revenge themes were highly successful in Telugu cinema.
  • Composer Raj-Koti provided the music, known for blending folk and western styles in the soundtrack.
  • The villain role played by Salim Ghouse added to his reputation for portraying intense antagonists in the 1990s.

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