
Rakshana(1993)
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.
Director:Uppalapati Narayana Rao
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.6/10Rating
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Rakshana
Actor-A.C.P Bose39 films →
Actor-Composer11 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
A.C.P Bose-Music Composer7 films →
Actor-Actor6 films →
Actor-Composer4 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Actor-Composer2 films →





