Movie Details:
Based on | Ratsasan by Ram Kumar |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Genres | Action, Crime, Thriller |
Release date | 2 August 2019 |
Running time | 2hr 29min |
Certificate | U/A |
Starring | Bellamkonda Sreenivas Anupama Parameswaran |
Directed by | Ramesh Varma |
Screenplay by | Ramesh Varma |
Story by | Ram Kumar |
Produced by | Havish Satyanarayana Koneru |
Cinematography by | Venkat Dilip Chunduru |
Edited by | Amar Reddy Kudumula |
Music by | Ghibran |
Production Company | A Studio |
Distributor | Abhishek Pictures |
Cast & Characters:
- Bellamkonda Sreenivas as SI Arun
- Anupama Parameswaran as Krishnaveni
- Saravanan in a dual role as:
- Christopher Fernandez (Annabella George)
- Yasar as Young Christopher
- Saravanan in a dual role as:
- Mary Fernandez
- Anupama Parameswaran as Krishnaveni
- Ammu Abhirami as Siri, Arun’s niece
- Baby Dua as Kavya, Krishnaveni’s niece
- Rajeev Kanakala as Prasad, Siri’s father, and Arun’s brother-in-law
- Vinodhini as Padma, Siri’s mother, and Arun’s sister
- Keshav Deepak as Venkat
- Suzane George as ACP Lakshmi IPS
- Surya as Dr. Kishore
- Kasi Viswanath as Police Constable Viswanath
- Ravi Prakash as Police Officer Sravan
- Raghavi Renu as Sophie, Christopher’s friend
- Raveena Daha as Sharmi, Siri’s classmate
- Trishala in a dual role as:
- Sanjana
- Sangeetha
- Priya as Meera
- Vinod Sagar as School Teacher Sobharaj
- Radha Ravi as Inspector Jaya Prakash (cameo appearance)
- Ghibran as himself (cameo appearance)
- Noel Sean as himself (cameo appearance)
Storyline:
Arun, a newly recruited sub-inspector, sets out in pursuit of a mysterious serial killer who targets teen girls and murders them brutally. His hunt for the psychopath will come at a price, but nothing will stop Arun from ending the killer`s vicious murder spree.
About Movie:
Rakshasudu is a Telugu psychological thriller film directed by Ramesh Varma. It is an official remake of the 2018 Tamil film Ratsasan. The film stars Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles, with supporting performances from Saravanan and others.
Rakshasudu received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. It was praised for its gripping narrative, strong performances—particularly from Bellamkonda Sreenivas—and effective use of music and sound design to create suspense. The film performed well at the box office, grossing approximately ₹23 crores against a budget of ₹22 crores.
Overall, Rakshasudu stands out as a successful thriller that captures the essence of its predecessor while catering to Telugu audiences. Its combination of suspenseful storytelling and strong character arcs makes it a notable entry in contemporary Telugu cinema, contributing to the growing popularity of psychological thrillers in the industry.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
Budget | ₹22 crore |
Worldwide Collection | ₹23 crore |