Rakta Charitra - I(2010)
Rakta Charitra is a 2010 Indian biographical action thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The Hindi-language film features Vivek Oberoi, Sudeep, Shatrughan Sinha, Abhimanyu Singh, Radhika Apte, and Kota Srinivasa Rao. It is based on the life of Paritala Ravindra, a politician from Andhra Pradesh. The story follows Pratap Ravi, a college student who returns home after his father's murder and embarks on a violent path of revenge. The film depicts the brutal intersection of caste, politics, and personal vendetta in rural India. It received critical acclaim for its raw storytelling, direction, and performances, particularly Oberoi's. However, its extreme violence led to a commercial failure. It has since gained a cult following and is considered one of Varma's best works. The film was released on 22 October 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Sun NXT, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 22 October 2010
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Pratap Ravi is a college student. His father, a kind leader, is murdered by powerful politicians. Pratap returns home and decides to take revenge. He kills everyone responsible. Then he enters politics to gain power. But the cycle of violence continues. New enemies appear. Pratap must fight to survive.
“Blood begets blood.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rakta Charitra - I
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Priyamani (7 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Ram Gopal Varma (6 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Vivek Oberoi (4 films together), and Sudeep & Ram Gopal Varma (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot simultaneously with its prequel, Rakht Charitra 1, using the same cast and crew.
- It was originally planned as a single film but was split into two parts due to its lengthy runtime.
- The story is loosely based on the real-life rivalry between two political figures in Andhra Pradesh.
- Director Ram Gopal Varma used a distinctive, shaky camera style to create a sense of raw violence.
- The sequel performed poorly at the box office compared to the first part.
- Actor Vivek Oberoi, who plays Pratap, underwent a physical transformation for his intense role.
- Some scenes were filmed in real locations in Andhra Pradesh to add authenticity to the political drama.