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(Redirected from Razakar - Silent Genocide of Hyderabad) 2024 Indian historic action-drama film

Razakar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byYata Satyanarayana
Screenplay byYata Satyanarayana
Story byYata Satyanarayana
Produced byGudur Narayana Reddy
Starring
CinematographyKushendar Ramesh Reddy
Edited byTammiraju
Music byBheems Ceciroleo
Production
company		Samarveer Creations LLP
Release date
  • 15 March 2024 (2024-03-15)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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 Operation Polo in the erstwhile Princely state of Hyderabad. The film is produced by Gudur Narayana Reddy, under Samarveer Creation LLP. It was released on 15 March 2024.

The film was critcized for its caste dynamics and for showing the historical realities.

Synopsis

The film depicts the struggle in the erstwhile Hyderabad State after India gained independence on August 15, 1947. While the rest of the country celebrated freedom and liberation, the British Hyderabad State remained under the control of the Nizam for another year. During this time, people faced oppression from the ruthless Razakars. The film depicts the atrocities committed by the Nizam and Razakars with extreme fanaticism and the courageous acts of the heroes who fought against them.

Cast

Production

The film was shot at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad

Reception

The South First rated with 2.5/5 stars and added that it promotes "right-wing Hindutva narrative".

References

  1. "RAZAKAR – SILENT GENOCIDE OF HYDERABAD 15th March, 2024 – Film Information". 12 February 2024.
  2. "'Razakar' Hindi version to release on Feb.10". The Hindu. 8 February 2024. Archived from the original on 28 February 2024.
  3. ^ Pecheti, Prakash (15 March 2024). "'Razakar: Silent Genocide of Hyderabad' Review: This right-wing Hindutva narrative falls into the 'commercial cinema' trap". The South First. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  4. Ravibabu, M. (17 October 2023). "How the Movie 'Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad' Sets Out to Distort History". The Wire. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  5. "How the Movie 'Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad' Sets Out History".
  6. "Razakar: The Silent Genocide Of Hyderabad Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  7. "Razakar Telugu Movie Review". 123telugu.com. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  8. Karri, Sriram (19 November 2022). "Razakar to aid BJP set context for Telangana on sets". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 April 2024.

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