Razakar (film)
2024 Indian historic action-drama film
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Razakar, also marketed as Razakar: The Silent Genocide Of Hyderabad, is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language epic historical action drama film written and directed by Yata Satyanarayana based on the events leading to the annexation of Hyderabad in the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad.[2][3][4] The film is produced by Gudur Narayana Reddy, under Samarveer Creation LLP.[5] It was released on 15 March 2024.[6]
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| Directed by | Yata Satyanarayana |
| Screenplay by | Yata Satyanarayana |
| Story by | Yata Satyanarayana |
| Produced by | Gudur Narayana Reddy |
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| Cinematography | Kushendar Ramesh Reddy |
| Edited by | Tammiraju |
| Music by | Bheems Ceciroleo |
Production company | Samarveer Creations LLP |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film was criticized for its caste dynamics, promotion of right-wing Hindutva narrative and for distorting the historical realities.[3][4]
Synopsis
The film depicts the struggle in the erstwhile Hyderabad State after India gained independence on 15 August 1947. While the rest of the country celebrated freedom and liberation, the Hyderabad State remained under the control of the Nizam for another year. During this time, Hindus faced oppression from the ruthless Razakars, who were formed primarily to oppose the Hindu majority’s wish of accession to India, and to keep Nizam under Muslim control. The film depicts the atrocities committed by the Nizam and Razakars with extreme fanaticism and the courageous acts of those who fought against them.[citation needed]
Cast
- Bobby Simha as Rajireddy
- Tej Sapru as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Makarand Deshpande as Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan
- Raj Arjun as Kasim Razvi
- Annusriya Tripathi as one of Mir Osman Ali Khan's wives
- Vedhika as Shanthavva
- Anasuya Bharadwaj as Pochamma
- Indraja as Chakali Ilamma
- Prema as Anthamma
- Thalaivasal Vijay as K. M. Munshi
- Chandhunadh as Bhimreddy Narasimha Reddy
- Tarak Ponnappa as Narayan Rao Pawar
- Arav Chowdharry as Major General J. N. Chaudhuri
- John Vijay as Mir Laiq Ali
- Cheluva Raj as Baswa Manaiah
- Keshav Deepak as Shoaib Ullah Khan
Production
The film was shot at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.[7]
Accolades
| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
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| Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 | 14 June 2025 | Best Film in the Environment / Heritage | Samarveer Creations LLP | Won | [8] |
| Best Music Director | Bheems Ceciroleo | Won | |||
| Best Makeup Artist | Nalla Sreenu | Won |