ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Ortiz Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

Roxie The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Vikas SS Rakht Charitra I is the first of the two part saga on politics of the 90's in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh riddled with factionism and revenge killings. With his latest entry, Ram Gopal Verma is back to what he knows best, gangsters and violence.Supposedly a biopic of a slain politician from the region, the movie traces the entry of young Pratap Ravi (Vivek Oberoi) into the path of violence from where he steps into politics. The killings begin when Pratap's father falls out with local politicians Narasimha Reddy & Nagamani Reddy leading to his murder and his brother death in a fake encounter. Pratap goes on to avenge the deaths by killing the Reddy duo. Politics beckon him when actor turned politician, Sivaji Rao is on the look out for someone who can take on the sons of Nagamani Reddy, Bukka and Puru, the latter running for the State Assembly. Despite attempts by Bukka to sabotage the elections, Pratap wins the seat. What follows next is to be seen in the forthcoming flick.Predictably, this flick is all about Bloodshed and an ominous background score. Well, the humming of the movie's name in the background has an uncanny resemblance to the 'Govinda' humming seen in Verma's Sarkar. The killings which include driving a drill bit into the head or guillotine with a Surgarcane cutter can be quite unsettling.Some good acting holds the movie together. While Vivek Oberoi doesn't put a foot wrong as the protagonist, it is Abhimanyu Singh who takes the cake for his portrayal of the brutal and despicable Bhukka Reddy, the key antagonist of the first film. Usual screen baddies, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Ashish Vidyarthi et al too make their mark. Radhika Apte as Pratap's love interest and consort has not much of a role except for looking wide-eyed as the politics unfold in front of her. Shatrugan Sinha's portrayal of NTR's likeliness is also noteworthy. The second movie releasing later this month would feature Tamil star Surya as the protagonist's arch nemesis Suri.With Bollywood audiences already having changed preferences from violence to comedy, this doesn't come as a typical movie goer's weekend entertainer. Not having an item song that is typical to this genre could have had its effect the film's marketing. If not for anything else, those keen on having a glimpse of the region's politics in the not so distant past, can give Rakht Charitra a try.

bobbysing To be straight, the movie is A Big No for all the kids and even for the grown-ups having weak hearts. The extremely brutal killings shown freely in the film can really leave some disturbing marks on the innocent psyche of the kids. So the first rule of watching RAKTA CHARITRA is that you should not take your kids along to the theaters (and may be the ladies too).The second revelation about this first part of RGVs sequel is that it is evidently not everyone's cup of tea in the literal sense. The viewers, who wish to have a good time and fun in the cinema, may find it unentertaining, meaningless, bloody and too hard hitting. But movie freaks, who are well familiar with the brand RGV and love to see some cunning, strong and realistic kind of cinema told with a fresh narrative, are sure going to love it in one manner or the other.Returning to the movie itself, it is apparently made on the true story of famous gangster turned politician Paritala Ravi of Andhra Pradesh. Here I would like to add that if everything shown in the film is really true and is not glorified to a large extent, then it is really scary to know that it all actually happened in a city full of living human beings.Apart from the storyline you may also complain about the similar RGV kind of camera angles, lightings and confrontations scenes in the film, reminding you the ones seen earlier in his SATYA, COMPANY, SARKAR, SARKAR-RAJ and many other underworld movies coming from the RGV factory. And for many the film might be a documentary focusing only on all the hardcore murders coming one after another on the screen without any basic storyline behind them. But still RAKTA CHARITRA works in a particular way for all the RGV fans and for the viewers who are game for something experimental tried by the gutsy director of Indian Film Industry.Frankly what worked for me in RC is the attitude with which it is made fearlessly by the one & only RGV. The man dares to do what he feels like and with his every new film tries to make his own set of rules about film business. For instance, he simply doesn't care if his project gets deliberately avoided by groups of college going boys and girls, love couples, and families especially having small kids, even if this takes away a major part of his collections at the box office. He makes what he wishes to make and that too in a style which cannot even be thought by many other glossy film-makers of Bollywood churning out chocolate movies with big stars every year. Mahesh Bhatt was the one man who used to take up such kind of subjects earlier but then he too always decorated his projects with controversial scenes, loud emotional dramas and hit songs. Today, RGV moves way ahead in that direction with RAKTA CHARITRA and delivers a film which might be unbearable for many having his name written over every frame of the reels till the end.Using hidden talented actors such as Abhimanyu Singh, Ashwini Kalsekar, Zarina Wahab and Rajendra Gupta, RGV transforms them into believable lively characters with his remarkable vision and skill. Now who could have thought to cast Shatrughan Sinha with a look without his famous moustache? And who could have thought of making a complete film of 4 hours and then releasing it in two parts at a gap of one month?Only RGV showed these guts but honestly his sequel idea also looks like inspired from Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL series of movies. Tarantino's world famous classic is also a pure revenge action thriller which was initially made with a duration of 4 hours to do full justice with the script. With this extra length, Tarantino also decided to release it in two parts, but at a gap of 6 months. RGV seems to be following the same idea but the master moves one step ahead than Tarantino when he right away shows the trailer of his IInd part in the end of RAKTA CHARITRA and that too along with the date of its release written of the screen in red. (This he earlier vaguely tried in his AGYAAT too).So, as a final verdict, I would like to recommend RC to the viewers who wish to see execution more than the content and don't mind blood thrown all over the screen right from the start. Its strictly for the movie freaks who get excited watching the slow motion sequences of terror accompanied by a haunting background score. And for the ones who get pumped up watching the real action on screen with the voice of "Rakta Charitra – Rakta Charitra" being played in the background constantly. Moreover, I would like you to watch RAKTA CHARITRA for three names alone and they are Abhimanyu Singh, Shatrughan Sinha and Vivek Oberoi in this particular order. The three excel themselves in the movie undoubtedly, but the surprise element is delivered by Abhimanyu Singh as Bhukha, who will get hatred in return for his role from every single viewer of the movie unconditionally. And that truly would be the real reward for his superb performance filled with terror.Summing up, with RAKTA CHARITRA, RGV redefines the word REVENGE in BOLLYWOOD and makes all previous movies made on this topic look like dwarfs. It will not get appreciation from all but if you are real movie lover, then you got to see this pure example of a director's bloody vision of an old story. In clear words, its an RGV movie all the way with his famous attitude of "I WILL DO WHAT I WANT – If you don't like it then don't watch it".

namashi_1 Ram Gopal Varma is one of the most talented filmmakers in the Hindi film industry, 'Satya', 'Bhoot' and 'Rangeela' have gone down as one of Indian Cinema's favorites. Lately, RGV lost his charm by making some snobby and shoddy films, but his latest offering 'Rakta Charitra', has brought him back in the game! Now, 'Rakta Charitra' is not only RGV's, but also Hindi Cinema's most violent flick to date. Based on the life of Paritala Ravindra, a man who roared bloodshed and gained power, a factionist who was later assassinated by his rivals at that time. As a cinematic experience, the Legend of Paritala Ravindra, unfolds with loads of violence and bold steps. RGV knows 'Rakta Charitra' will be talked about for the violence shown in the film, but what he wants to say through this flick, is that Power is Everything. Period.'Rakta Charitra' has a terrific first half, and an equally interesting second. Sure there are minuses here and there, but, RGV is in full form this time around. His direction moves from gore, to zany camera angles, to powerful approach to his characters, and finally on empathizing power. Easily, one of RGV's most accomplished works to date.The Action Sequences are raw and real-to-life. While the Background score and the haunting narration, compliments the dark and gritty structure of the screenplay well.Performance-Wise: Vivek Oberoi as Paritala Ravi, is superb. The actor gets into the skin of the character, and lives his role from start to end. Abhimanyu Singh is awesome as the evil villain. The actor causes hatred and terror in you each time he appears on screen, that effective his performance is. Radhika Apte is excellent. Shatrughan Sinha is stylish in his brief cameo, while Zarina Wahab is absolutely flawless. Ashwini Kalsekar and Sushmita Mukherjee are great. Rajendra Gupta, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Sushant Singh and Ashish Vidyarthi lend good support.On the whole, 'Rakta Charitra' is meant for those who can digest gore in cinema. And for those, who like to see powerful cinema! From this writer, Two Thumbs Up!

haiyumcool First of all if u don't like movies having blood defying action, then this one is not your flick.For all those action lover guys, Rakhtcharitra is one of the best action movie in 2010. Based on the true events of AP, the movie never disappoints due to the marvelous action and acting of the stars.Vivek is kind of actor which has specialized himself in Gangster kind of roles. Raghu of company, Mayabhai of Company and now Pratap of Rakhtcharitra. He has portrayed the character of Pratap with an ease and never let you down.But the surprise act was from Abhimanyu singh (Bukka Reddy). He has proved his acting skills in Gulaal, but he still needed a big one to solidify him self. And he come with Bukka reddy: A character which reminds you of a Rakshash. He has snatched this movie from all other actors. You must watch this for Abhimanyu Singh.And lastly the King of Dark movies in India: Ram Gopal Verma. He always make good movies pertaining to Politics, Gangster and Horror. He is the Quentin Torrentino of Indian Cinema. Great work by him behind the scene, which makes this movie a delight for eye.For action lovers: Strongly recommended.