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Rakshana(2024)

Telugu139 mins

A serial killer targets and murders successful women without leaving any trace. ACP Kiran, a bold and determined police officer, goes beyond the set of rules to follow her gut feeling to bring the killer to justice.

Director:Prandeep Thakore
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
Theatrical Release
7 June 2024
Director
Prandeep Thakore
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 19m

Storyline

A serial killer is murdering successful women and leaving no evidence. A determined police officer named ACP Kiran decides to break the rules and trust her instincts to catch the killer.

She hunts a killer who leaves no trace.

Film Details

139Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date7 June 2024
Also Known AsRakshna

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
justicecorruptionsurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Rakshana

Cast reunions in this film: Rajiv Kanakala & Chakrapani Ananda (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director, Prandeep Thakore, is a former assistant to director Sukumar, known for his intricate storytelling.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Hyderabad, using real police station locations for added authenticity.
  • Actress Sreeleela, who plays ACP Kiran, reportedly underwent physical training and studied real police procedures for her role.
  • The title 'Rakshana' translates to 'protection' in Telugu, reflecting the film's core theme of safeguarding women.
  • The film's antagonist, the serial killer, was kept a secret in promotional material to avoid spoiling the plot twist.
  • The background score was composed by Ghibran, who is known for his work in Tamil and Telugu psychological thrillers.
  • This was one of the few 2024 Telugu thrillers to feature a female police officer as the sole lead investigator.

Frequently Asked Questions