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Raajneeti(2010)

6.8/10
Hindi167 mins

Raajneeti (2010) is a 167-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Jha. Starring Shreya Narayan, Sachin K. Krishn and Shantanu Moitra. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Raajneeti stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2010.

Director:Prakash Jha
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
4 June 2010
Director
Prakash Jha
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A fierce election campaign unfolds where corruption and betrayal are common tactics. Personal relationships are used as bait and sacrificed for political gain. As violence escalates, it becomes impossible to tell the heroes from the villains.

Power corrupts. Family betrays. Politics destroys.

Film Details

6.8Rating
167Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date4 June 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asมายาการเมือง

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionrevengefamilypower
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitycomplex
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's plot is loosely inspired by the Indian epic Mahabharata, with characters mirroring figures like Krishna and Karna.
  • Katrina Kaif's character was initially offered to Kareena Kapoor, who turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.
  • Director Prakash Jha faced real-life political pressure and threats during filming for the movie's critical portrayal of politics.
  • The movie was partly shot in Bhopal, using actual political rallies and crowds to create authentic election scenes.
  • Actor Manoj Bajpayee prepared for his role by studying the mannerisms of real-life politicians from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
  • The film's climax features a dramatic sequence that parallels the assassination of a famous Indian political leader.
  • Despite its serious theme, the movie was a major box office success, earning over 150 crore rupees in India.

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