''Rakshasa'' () is a 2005 Indian

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-language

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directed by

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, written by Ranganath and produced by

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. The film features

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and

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in the lead roles along with Ruthika, Amrutha,

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and

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in other pivotal roles. The film featured original score and soundtrack composed by Sadhu Kokila. Upon release, the film was appreciated for its making style and won numerous awards at the

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for the year 2004–05.

Plot

A tough police officer goes out of his way to bring down the underworld dons and is even ready to murder them in planned encounters to rid the society of evil.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

and the audio was sold on Jhankar Music label.

Reception

R. G. Vijayasarathy of ''

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'' wrote that "''Raakshasa'' was a hugely expected film, and does not belie the expectations. Kannada film fans will certainly find it exceptional". A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "On the whole go ahead and watch this edge of the seat action thriller". S. N. Deepak of ''

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'' wrote "The director narrates the story through various episodes which glorify the hero. At the same time, he takes care to ensure that it is logical. He has also effectively used the flashback scenes.The action scenes, particularly the opening and the climax scenes, have been shot effectively".

Awards

2004–05 Karnataka State Film Awards The 2004–05 Karnataka State Film Awards, presented by Government of Karnataka, to felicitate the best of Kannada Cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production ...

: # Best Supporting Actor -

# Best Music director -

# Best Art Director - Dinesh Mangalore # Best Child actor - Aniruddh

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rakshasa 2005 films 2000s Kannada-language films Indian action films Films about organised crime in India 2000s masala films Fictional portrayals of the Karnataka Police Films directed by Sadhu Kokila 2005 action films kn:ರಾಕ್ಷಸ