Who directed Rakshana?

Rakshana was directed by Venu Pal and released in 1993. Venu Pal is a prominent filmmaker in Telugu film industry.

Who stars in Rakshana?

Rakshana stars Rajiv Kanakala alongside Karan, Parineeta, Shobana, Roja Selvamani, Nassar. The film marks a collaboration between Rajiv Kanakala and director Venu Pal within Telugu cinema.

Is Rakshana worth watching?

Rakshana holds a rating of 4.6/10.

Who composed the music for Rakshana?

The music for Rakshana was composed by M. M. Keeravani. M. M. Keeravani is a well-known name in Telugu film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Is Rakshana suitable for family viewing?

Yes — Rakshana holds a U certificate from the CBFC, meaning it is cleared for all ages including children.

Rakshana(1993)

4.6/10

Telugu•150 mins•theatrical•Updated 5 May 2026

Rakshana (1993) is a Telugu-language action film directed by Uppalapati Narayana Rao. The film stars Nagarjuna as ACP Bose and Shobhana as Padma. The story follows Bose, a fearless police officer transferred to Hyderabad, who wages a personal war against crime lord Chinna and his politician brother Nalla Seenu. After the brothers kidnap his daughter, Bose breaks all rules to rescue her. The film is regarded as one of the top cop movies in Telugu cinema. It received positive reviews and was a box office hit. The soundtrack was composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Choreographer for Prabhu Deva. It was later dubbed in Tamil as Kaaval Thurai and remade in Bengali Bangladesh as Banglar Hero (1998).

Director:Venu Pal

Mood:

darkemotionalsuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 18 February 1993
Director: Venu Pal
Language: Telugu
Runtime: 2h 30m
Rating: 4.6/10

Storyline

ACP Bose is a fearless police officer who fights crime without fear. He targets two powerful brothers who control Hyderabad's underworld. One brother is a politician. The other is a violent gangster. When the brothers kidnap Bose's young daughter, he must break every rule to save her and destroy their empire.

“A father's love is the deadliest weapon”

Film Details

4.6Rating

150Minutes

TeluguLanguage

UCertificate

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

Cast & Crew

Nagarjuna AkkineniA.C.P Bose

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Akkineni NagarjunaA.C.P.Bose

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M. M. KeeravaniMusic Composer

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Venu PalDirector

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Narayana Rao UppalapatiDirector

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Uppalapati Narayana RaoDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Rakshana

Cast reunions in this film: Akkineni Nagarjuna & M. M. Keeravani (11 films together), Nassar & Roja Selvamani (10 films together), Nassar & Akkineni Nagarjuna (8 films together), Nassar & Rajiv Kanakala (7 films together), Nassar & Karan (4 films together), and Roja Selvamani & M. M. Keeravani (4 films together).

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.