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Raghavendra(2003)

7.5/10
Telugu151 mins

Raghavendra (2003) is a 151-minute Telugu film directed by Suresh Krishna. Starring Prabhas, Shweta Agarwal and Anshu. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Raghavendra stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2003.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
28 March 2003
Director
Suresh Krishna
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 31m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young man fights a local gangster after seeing injustice in his community. When the gangster kills his girlfriend and threatens his family, they flee to a religious town. There, his parents encourage him to become a devoted follower of a saint to change his life.

A hero's rage meets a saint's path.

Film Details

7.5Rating
151Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 March 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleరాఘవేంద్ర
Also Known AsRaghavendra · Sanyasi - The Warrior Saint

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
revengelovefamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Raghavendra Swamy' but was shortened to 'Raghavendra' before release.
  • This was Prabhas's second film as a lead actor, following his debut in 'Eeswar'.
  • Director Suresh Krissna was known for Tamil hits like 'Baasha' and this was one of his few Telugu films.
  • The movie's climax was shot at the real Mantralayam temple, a major pilgrimage site for devotees of Raghavendra Swamy.
  • Actress Anshu, who played Sirisha, was a former Miss India finalist and this was one of her earliest Telugu roles.
  • The soundtrack by composer Mani Sharma included a devotional song that gained popularity in temple towns.
  • Despite being an action drama, the film heavily promoted the spiritual message of the Raghavendra Swamy mutt.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions