Rajatantra is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language film directed by PVR Swamy in his directorial debut. The film stars Raghavendra Rajkumar.[1] P.V.R. Swamy previously worked as a cinematographer for Raghavendra Rajkumar's Ammana Mane (2019).[2] The film was the first release of 2021.[3][4]
| Rajatantra | |
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 Official poster | |
| Directed by | PVR Swamy Googaredoddi |
| Written by | J. M. Prahalad |
| Produced by | P. R. Sridhar J. M. Prahalad H. Vijaybhaskar |
| Starring | Raghavendra Rajkumar |
| Cinematography | PVR Swamy Googaredoddi |
| Edited by | Nagesh N |
| Music by | Sri Suresh |
Production company | Wishvam Digital Media PVT LTD |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Raghavendra Rajkumar as Captain Rajaram[5]
- Bhavya
- Doddanna as the home minister[5]
- Srinivasa Murthy as the chief minister[5]
- Shankar Ashwath
- Neenasam Ashwath
- Muni
- Ranjan Hassan
- B. Shivananda
- Prathap Simha
- Herambha
- Praveen
- Vallabh Suri
- Venkatesh Prasad
- H. Vijayabhaskar
The flashback scene from Dr. Rajkumar's Parashuram (1989) is used in the film.[6]
Production
editRaghavendra Rajkumar was cast as an army veteran.[7] The film was shot in Bengaluru, Madikeri, Mysuru, and Nelamangala.[8][7] Rajatantra was entirely made during the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
Reception
editA. Sharadaa of The New Indian Express opined that "Raghavendra Rajkumar, in his role as a retired military officer, lifts up this jumbled drama that deals with immorality in society".[6] Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India called the film an "amateurish attempt".[10] Vijaya Karnataka praised the performance of the cast.[5]
References
edit- ^ "All you need to know about Raghavendra Rajkumar's next film, Rajatantra". The Times of India. 29 December 2020. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Shivanna and Puneeth Rajkumar promote 'Rajatantra'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Raghavendra Rajkumar's Rajatantra to be the first release of 2021". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Raghavendra Rajkumar to kickstart year 2021 with 'Rajatantra'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d "ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಪಿಡುಗಿನ ವಿರುದ್ಧ 'ತಂತ್ರ' ರೂಪಿಸುವ ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಟನ್! 'ರಾಜತಂತ್ರ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ a b "'Rajatantra' review: A soldier never dies, a film might". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Raghavendra Rajkumar to play army veteran in Rajatantra". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Raghavendra Rajkumar's next is Rajatantra". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Raghavendra Rajkumar: I am happy to be offered message-oriented scripts". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Rajatantra Movie Review: An amateur attempt spoils a good storyline". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
External links
edit- Rajatantra at IMDb