Rakshana (2024 film)

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Rakshana
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byPrandeep Thakore
Written byPrandeep Thakore Thayanidhy Sivakumar
Story byPrandeep Thakore
Produced byPrandeep Thakore
Starring Payal Rajput
Maanas Nagulapalli
Rajeev Kanakala
Chakrapani Ananda
CinematographyAnil Bandari
Edited by Garry BH
Music by Mahati Swara Sagar
Production
company
Hari Priya Creations
Release date
  • 7 June 2024 (2024-06-07)
Running time
138 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Rakshana is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by Pradeep Thakore. [1]

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Plot

RAKSHANA is a gripping tale of courage and dedication centered around the life of newly appointed lady IPS officer who is also investigating a friend's suicide whom she failed to protect. Her gut tells her it was murder. Her major roadblock is the fact that the department does not believe her. To make it worse, she is framed for allegedly abetting a suicide. Who protects the Protector? Nevertheless, she is not deterred. This is the story of a female police officer who battles gender discrimination, misogyny, and even insanity attribution through path-breaking investigating  journey as a Protector. Rakshana.

Cast

Soundtrack

Track list
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Rakshana Title Track" Vanamali Naresh KumaranSai Charan3:40

Release and reception

Rakshana was released on 7 June 2024. Post-theatrical streaming rights were acquired by Aha and premiered on 1 August 2024. [2] Deccan Chronicle cited the film as "a decent outing", with particular praise for Payal Rajput's performance. [3]

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References

  1. Today, Telangana (22 May 2024). "Payal Rajput strikes as a cop in 'Rakshana' teaser". Telangana Today. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  2. "Rakshana OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Payal Rajput's Action-Packed Crime Thriller Online". English Jagran. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
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