''Rajabheema'' (or ''Raja Bheema'') is a 2025 Indian

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film directed by Naresh Sampath on his directorial debut with dialogues written by Karundhel Rajesh. The storyline of the film is based on the connection between a man and elephant. The film stars

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and Ashima Narwal in the lead roles. The music for the film is composed by Simon K. King with lyrics penned by

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. The film is produced by S. Mohan under the production banner Surbhi Films. The film was released on 31 January 2025 after having been delayed for over 8 years.

Cast

Production

The film was announced by Naresh Sampath on his directorial debut in early 2018 and revealed that

would play the lead role for the first time in his career after taking part in ''

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'' (2017). It was also reported that Arav made his film debut as playback singer through this film as he voiced for one song. Ashima Narwal was approached to play the female lead in the film while she was poised to make her Tamil film debut ''

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'' (2019). The first schedule of the shooting procedure commenced and progressed in Pallakad. The second schedule of the film went on floors in around December 2018 in

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and the final schedule of the film took place in

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during January 2019.

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, who is known for her speculations as Arav's girlfriend, also appeared in a cameo appearance and is set to feature in an item song. The shooting of the Luthu song featuring Oviya took place in around January 2019.

Music

The music was composed by Simon.K.King.

Release

''Rajabheema'' was released in theatres on 31 January 2025.

Reception

Critical Response

Abhinav Subramanian of ''

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'' wrote rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "''Rajabheema'' stands as a sincere but routine wildlife drama. It successfully stokes empathy for its pachyderm players, keeping its feet firmly on the ground rather than attempting to soar". A writer from ''

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'' wrote, "The movie stays grounded in its primary theme, offering a coherent and engaging narrative from start to finish".

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 11535504 2020s Indian films Tamil-language Indian films Indian action thriller films Films shot in Pollachi Films shot in Coimbatore Films about elephants