''Racharikam'' is a 2025 Indian

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film written and directed by Suresh Lankalapalli. The film features Vijay Shankar,

Varun Sandesh Jeedigunta Varun Sandesh (born 21 July 1989) is an Indian actor known primarily for his works in Telugu cinema. He made his debut with Sekhar Kammula's coming-of-age blockbuster drama ''Happy Days (2007 film), Happy Days'' (2007), and went on t ...

and Apsara Rani in lead roles. The film was released on 31 January 2025.

Plot

Cast

* Vijay Shankar as Shiva *

as Vivek Reddy, Bhargavi Reddy's younger brother * Apsara Rani as Bhargavi Reddy * Vijay Ram Raju * Esshwar as Kranthi *

Srikanth Iyengar Srikanth Krishnaswamy Iyengar is an Indian actor and director who works in Telugu cinema. He is a medical doctor by profession and turned actor due to passion towards the acting. Srikanth has acted in films like '' Veerapan, Dear Comrade, Mehabo ...

as Raja Reddy; Bhargavi Reddy's father * Hyper Aadi * Satish Saripalli

Music

Music of the film is composed by Vengi.

Release and reception

''Racharikam'' was originally scheduled to release on 1 February 2025, but was released a day ahead on 31 January 2025. Suhas Sistu of ''

The Hans India ''The Hans India'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper published in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as well as in New Delhi. The newspaper was launched on 15 July 2011 and is owned to Hyderabad Media House Ltd., which also ...

'' gave a rating of 3 out of 5, and wrote that "''Racharikam'' is a well-crafted political thriller with strong performances and engaging storytelling". ''

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'' gave a mixed review saying that "while the performances are arresting, the predictable nature of the film is obvious".

References

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*{{IMDb title, id=33337133, title=Racharikam 2020s Telugu-language films 2020s Indian films 2025 films Films set in Andhra Pradesh Films set in the 1980s Indian political drama films 2020s political drama films