Rann(2010)
Rann is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language political thriller film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Ritesh Deshmukh, Sudeep, Paresh Rawal, and Mithun Chakraborty. The story follows Vijay Malik, the principled owner of a news channel, who struggles to maintain journalistic integrity while his rival uses sensationalism and fake news to dominate ratings. After a terrorist attack in Mumbai, the conflict between the two channels escalates into a battle for public trust. The film is notable for its sharp critique of media corruption and the commodification of news. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its performances and timely theme. Rann was released in theatres on 29 January 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 29 January 2010
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Vijay Malik runs a news channel that values truth over ratings. After a bomb blast, his rival spreads fake news to gain viewers. Vijay refuses to compromise, but his own son betrays him. The battle for truth becomes a fight for survival.
“The truth is the first casualty.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rann
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Rajpal Yadav (17 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Rajpal Yadav (12 films together), Paresh Rawal & Amitabh Bachchan (8 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Paresh Rawal (7 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Amitabh Bachchan (7 films together), and Riteish Deshmukh & Rajpal Yadav (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rann' means 'battle' in Hindi, reflecting the media war at its core.
- Amitabh Bachchan's character was partly inspired by real-life news anchor Prannoy Roy.
- This was one of the few films where Amitabh Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh played father and son.
- Director Ram Gopal Varma shot the film in a gritty, documentary-like style to feel more real.
- The movie's plot mirrored real debates about media ethics in India during the late 2000s.
- It featured cameo appearances by several well-known Indian journalists playing themselves.
- Despite its star cast, the film had a modest box office performance compared to other Bachchan films.