Rakhi(2006)
Rakhi is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ileana D'Cruz, Charmme Kaur, Suhasini, and Sarath Babu. The story follows Ramakrishna, a young man whose pregnant sister is burned alive by her in-laws over dowry. After the justice system fails to punish the killers, he becomes a vigilante who burns alive men who abuse women. The film sparked debate about gender-based violence and vigilante justice. N. T. Rama Rao Jr.'s performance earned widespread acclaim and is regarded as one of the finest of his career. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Rakhi was a sleeper hit at the box office and ran for 100 days in 30 centers.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Krishna Vamsi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Ramakrishna is a simple man who loves his sister Gayathri. When her in-laws burn her alive for dowry, the court calls it suicide. Devastated and angry, Ramakrishna becomes Rakhi. He hunts down and burns alive every man who hurts women. The police hunt him, but women see him as a god. Can one man change a broken system?
“A brother's promise. A nation's reckoning.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rakhi
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Brahmanandam & Chandramohan (31 films together), Devi Sri Prasad & Brahmanandam (21 films together), Chandramohan & Sunil Varma (18 films together), and Kota Srinivasa Rao & Sunil Varma (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rakhi' refers to the protective bond between brother and sister, central to the plot.
- Director Krishna Vamsi was inspired by real-life dowry harassment cases reported in Telugu newspapers.
- Actress Ileana made her Telugu debut with this film, which launched her career in the industry.
- The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed large house set to control the intense action sequences.
- It features a cameo by actor Srikanth in a supporting role, which was a surprise for audiences at the time.
- The soundtrack by composer Devi Sri Prasad included a hit song 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana' that became a wedding favorite.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film performed well commercially, especially in rural and family audiences.