There are some powerful moments and strong performances here — Abhimanyu Singh as an unhinged goon is especially good. Oberoi also shows flashes of prowess and the real discovery is the surprisingly sober and effective Shatrughan Sinha. But how much you relish Rakta Charitra is directly connected to your threshold for gore.
If like me, it’s low, I suggest you take Varma’s advice and sit at home.
Rachit Gupta FILMFARE unrated
This is a welcome offering from RGV who’s goofed up on recent projects. The end does feel abrupt because this is just the first half of the whole story and at the end of the film, is a sneak peek at Rakhta Charitra II, which features Suriya in a key role. Rakhta… if not taken very seriously, can be your ticket to this week’s dose of an A class movie experience.
Rajeev Masand IBN ***/5
Abhimanyu Singh is the star of the show with a standout performance as the despicable Bukka Reddy, a man who pushes the boundaries of depravity with his merciless, unsparing attitude. Vivek Oberoi oozes confidence and doesn’t miss a beat as he goes from a restless, angry young man to a shrewd political player. Even Shatrughan Sinha in a smaller part, as the actor-turned-politician who takes Ravi in, offers a restrained but memorable performance....... If the sight of blood doesn’t make you uncomfortable, chances are you’ll enjoy this film.
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I am strangely fascinated by this song....
ReplyDeleteGreat reports. I will watch RK at any cost.
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