Razakar, also known as Razakar: The Silent Genocide Of Hyderabad is a Telugu language historical film featuring Bobby Simha as Rajireddy and Tej Sapru as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the lead roles. The film was released in theatres on March 15, 2024, and received a mixed response from audiences and critics. It is set to drop digitally in January 2025.
Release date and platform of Razakar?
The film is set to release on January 24, 2025. It will be available on Aha. The streaming platform shared the poster of the film on X and wrote, "Courage, history, and an untold tale! 💪🏽📚🔥 #Razakar Premiering January 24th, only on Aha." The film is based on the Hyderabad Liberation Movement of 1948, which involved the Razakars of Hyderabad.
Plot
The film explores the state of anarchy in Hyderabad following India’s independence on August 15, 1947. The trailer reveals that while the rest of the country celebrated freedom, Hyderabad was still under the rule of the Nizam. The story portrays how the people, suffering from the harsh actions of the Razakars, decide to rise up and fight back. The outcome of their struggle is revealed in the film.
Cast and production of Razakar
The cast of the film includes Bobby Simha as Rajireddy, Tej Sapru as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Makarand Deshpande as Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, Annusriya Tripathi, Raj Arjun as Kasim Razvi, Anasuya Bharadwaj as Pochamma, Indraja as Chakali Ilamma, Thalaiv asal Vijay as K M Munshi, and Cheluva Raj as Baswa Manaiah, among others.
It is written and directed by Yata Satyanarayana. Gudur Narayana Reddy has produced the film under Samarveer Creations LLP.
