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Raja(1999)

5.3/10
Telugu166 mins

Raja (1999) is a 166-minute Telugu film directed by Muppulaneni Siva. Starring Chandramohan, Sudhakar and Brahmanandam. With an audience rating of 5.3/10, Raja stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1999.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 1999
Director
Muppulaneni Siva
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 46m
GudVibe Rating
5.3/10

Storyline

A small-time thief named Raja tries to rob a place, but things go wrong when he meets a woman named Anjali. This unexpected encounter starts to change the course of his life.

A thief's life takes an unexpected turn.

Film Details

5.3Rating
166Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleRaja

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingmoderate
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Muppalaneni Shiva was also a popular actor in Telugu cinema, known for his villain and character roles.
  • This movie marked the Telugu debut of actress Simran, who played the female lead Anjali, after her success in Tamil films.
  • The soundtrack by composer Koti became popular, with the song 'Chilakkamma' achieving significant airplay on radio stations.
  • A key filming location was the historic Charminar in Hyderabad, used for a major song sequence in the movie.
  • The film's plot revolves around a mistaken identity during a robbery, a common theme in late 1990s Telugu comedies.
  • Actor Rajendra Prasad, who played the titular role Raja, was known for his comedy films, making this dramatic role a slight shift.
  • The movie's release coincided with a period where Telugu cinema was experimenting with more urban, crime-based narratives.

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