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Rakhi (2006)

Rakhi poster
Original title
రాఖీ
Directed by
Krishna Vamsi
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 46m
Rated
UA
Rating
5.5 of 10 from 13 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young man becomes a vigilante after his pregnant sister is killed over dowry and the legal system fails him. He targets men who abuse women, sparking public debate about justice and morality.

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What happens

Rakhi is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ileana D'Cruz, Charmme Kaur, Suhasini, Sarath Babu, Chandra Mohan, Brahmaji, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Saranya Ponvannan, Brahmanandam, Sunil and Sayaji Shinde. play other supporting roles. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, while the cinematography and editing were handled by S. Gopal Reddy and Shankar. The film follows Ramakrishna (Rakhi), a young middle-class man whose world shatters when his pregnant sister is murdered over dowry. After the justice system fails his family, he transforms into a vigilante, targeting those who exploit, abuse, and kill women. As society becomes divided over his methods, Rakhi ignites a powerful debate on justice, gender-based violence, and moral action. Rakhi was released with 250 prints and became a sleeper hit at the box office. N. T. Rama Rao Jr.'s performance received widespread acclaim and is regarded as one of the finest of his career. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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