Political Drama ‘Racharikam’ set for OTT release; heres’s when and where you can watch the Apsara Rani starrer |
The political drama ‘Racharikam’, directed by Suresh Lankalapalli the film received mixed reviews during its theatrical run, Apsara Rani‘s performance as Bhargavi Reddy stood out and was widely appreciated The movie is now gearing up for its digital debut.
‘Racharikam’ will be streaming on Lionsgate Play on April 11. The OTT platform took to social media to share the news. Sharing the poster of the film, they wrote, “Get ready for a power-packed South thriller! #Racharikam premieres on #LionsgatePlay this April 11. Don’t miss the action!”
About the film
The film is set in Rachakonda in the 1980s, ‘Racharikam’ revolves around siblings Bhargavi and Vivek Reddy, who aspire to gain political dominance. Their journey intersects with Shiva, a passionate youth leader of the Mana Sakthi Party, who follows his mentor Kranthi, an RSF leader. Tensions escalate when Bhargavi falls in love with Shiva, triggering conflict with her father, Raja Reddy. The story later includes political rivalries and violent clashes as Bhargavi and Vivek seek power.
Apsara Rani delivered a thrilling performance as Bhargavi Reddy. Her portrayal of the film’s central theme has been spot on and Varun Sandesh shines in his role as Vivek Reddy.
Vijay Shankar plays Shiva with sincerity, while Srikanth Iyengar impresses as Raja Reddy. Supporting performances by Esshwar as Kranthi and comedian Hyper Aadi also feature in the movie.
Speaking of the film’s technical aspects, it excels the 1980’s theme. Arya Sai Krishna handles the cinematography and Vengi composed the background score. However, the film seemingly got mixed reviews for the screenplay which falters in the second half with repetitive scenes and a predictable climax.
