| Rakshasa | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Lohith H. |
| Written by | Lohith H. |
| Produced by | Deepu B. S. |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jebin P. Jacob |
| Edited by | C. Ravichandran |
| Music by | Varun Unni |
Production company | Shanvi Entertainments |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Rakshasa is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language horror thriller film written and directed by Lohith H. The film stars Prajwal Devaraj and Sonal Monteiro.
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Prior to the production of this film, Lohith and Prajwal Devaraj had already worked on the film Mafia. [3] Initially, the film was titled A Tale of Devil, but the makers changed it to Rakshasa due to Darshan's film being titled Devil . [4] The filming took place in Ramoji Film City for over fifty-five days. [5] [6] [7] A few portions of the film were shot in Bangalore, Rameswaram, and Goa. [8]
The film has songs composed by Varun Unni. [9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oh Nanna Jeevave" | Dhananjay Ranjan | Kapil Kapilan | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Ra Ra Rakshasa" | Dhananjay Ranjan | Varun Unni | 3:25 |
| Total length: | 6:50 | |||
Rakshasa was initially scheduled to be released on 26 February 2025, [10] [11] but it was postponed and was released theatrically on 7 March 2025. [8]
Sridevi S. of The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "Despite minor flaws, the movie captures the audience's attention. The film takes off like a commercial caper, but gains momentum once the demon is unleashed." [12] Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "On the downside, Rakshasa may not appeal to casual viewers looking for straightforward thrills and chills, as it leaves many questions unanswered. However, beyond the time-loop concept, the film does have genuinely scary sequences." [13]
Suhasini B. Srihari of Deccan Herald gave it two out of five stars and wrote, "The story seems to confuse the genres of mythology and horror. The generic horror elements, such as the presence of a creepy doll and doors shutting by themselves, are a desperate attempt to make the film sell under the horror banner." [2] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express wrote, "Though Rakshasa: Part 2 may feel incomplete, it sets the stage for what’s to come." [1]
