Raa(2001)
Raa (2001) is a Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by K. S. Nageswara Rao. The lead cast includes Upendra, Priyanka Trivedi, and Damini. The story follows Sridhar, a college student and womaniser, who becomes obsessed with a girl named Shanthi. Shanthi, however, has a hidden motive for revenge. The film is known for its vulgar and obscene content, which led to an 'A' certification. Critics panned it for poor taste and cheap dialogue. Despite this, the film was a minimum guarantee hit at the box office, completing 100 days in Andhra Pradesh. The soundtrack was composed by Gurukiran.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- K.S. Nageswara Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Sridhar is a college student who loves chasing women. He meets Shanthi and becomes obsessed with winning her love. But Shanthi is not interested. She has a secret plan to get revenge on Sridhar for something he did in the past. The chase turns dark as both characters face the consequences of their actions.
“Love can be a dangerous game”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Raa' means 'come' in Telugu, hinting at the playful chase between the lead characters.
- Director K.S. Nageswara Rao was known for family dramas, making this romantic comedy a slight shift in his career.
- Actress Laya, who played Shanthi, was a popular child artist before transitioning to lead roles with this film.
- The movie's music was composed by Koti, who was a frequent collaborator with the director in the early 2000s.
- Some scenes were shot in picturesque locations in Hyderabad, which was less common for Telugu films at the time.
- The film released alongside several big-budget movies, affecting its initial box office performance.
- A subplot involves a hidden motive related to family honor, a common theme in early 2000s Telugu cinema.