Rakhtbeej(2012)
Rakhtbeej is a 2012 Hindi-language political thriller film directed by Anil Ballani. The cast includes Maanas, Julia Datt, Tinnu Anand, and Mansi Dovhal. The story follows Arjun Sharma, a young man who returns to his hometown to avenge his journalist father's murder by a corrupt politician, Thakur Shivraj. Arjun navigates a web of betrayal, violence, and political manipulation to expose the truth. The film explores themes of revenge, corruption, and family loyalty. It received mixed reviews and had a limited theatrical release. Rakhtbeej is available on select digital platforms.
Rakhtbeej is streaming on Eros Now and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, Hungama, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 25 May 2012
- Director
- Anil Balani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 2.8/10
Storyline
A young man named Arjun returns to his hometown to avenge his father's murder. His father was a journalist killed by a powerful politician. Arjun must fight a corrupt system, betrayal from his own family, and violent enemies to bring the killer to justice.
“Blood will be avenged.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Rakhtbeej' translates to 'blood seed', a term for someone destined for violence.
- Director Anil Ballani had previously worked mainly as a producer before making this thriller.
- Actor Anupam Shyam, known for his TV role in 'Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya', plays a key character.
- The movie was shot in real locations in Uttar Pradesh to capture the rural and urban settings.
- It had a very limited theatrical release and is more commonly found on home video or streaming platforms.
- The plot parallels the rise of a dacoit and a corporate CEO, an unusual contrast in Hindi cinema.
- The soundtrack features a song by singer Kalpana Patowary, known for folk and Bhojpuri music.