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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|2023 Kannada-language film}}<br />
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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Raaghu<br />
| image =<br />
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| director = M. Anand Raju<br />
| producer = Ranvith Shivkumar<br>Abhishek Kota<br />
| writer = M. Anand Raju<br />
| starring = {{plainlist |<br />
*[[Vijay&nbsp;Raghavendra]]<br />
}}<br />
| music = Suraj Jois<br />
| cinematography = Uday Leela<br />
| editing = Vijeth Chandra<br />
| studio = Spandana Shrushti<br />
| released = {{film date|2023|04|28|df=yes}}<br />
| runtime = <br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Kannada<br />
| budget = <br />
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'''''Raaghu''''' is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language [[crime thriller film]] directed by M. Anand Raju in his directorial debut. It stars [[Vijay Raghavendra]] in the lead role and the only actor appearing in the film while other supporting cast feature voice roles in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/vijay-raghavendras-new-film-is-titled-as-raaghu/amp_articleshow/90585320.cms|title=Vijay Raghavendra’s new film is titled as Raaghu|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-raghavendra-raaghu-is-not-just-about-a-solo-act-film-its-an-interesting-crime-thriller-too/7308ec2793380|title=Vijay Raghavendra: Raaghu is not just a solo-act film; it’s an interesting crime thriller too|website=OTTplay}}</ref><br />
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''Raaghu'' was released on 28 April 2023 and received mixed reviews from critics.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
*[[Vijay Raghavendra]] as Raaghu<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/trailer-of-kannada-actor-vijay-raghavendras-raaghu-is-full-of-chills-and-thrills-7578241.html|title=Trailer of Kannada Actor Vijay Raghavendra's Raaghu Is Full Of Chills And Thrills|website=News18}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
Vinay Lokesh of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2. 5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Director Anand Raj deserves credit for the experiment. However, there aren’t enough sequences to create those ‘wow’ moments and the story fails to make a mark. Even the message in the climax doesn’t salvage the film".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/raaghu/movie-review/99846373.cms|title=Raaghu Movie Review: Vijay Raghavendra's solo act fails to make a mark|website=The Times of India}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "The film is a gutsy attempt, yet it keeps you at arm’s length throughout its 93-minute runtime due to its poor entertainment quotient".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/raaghu-movie-review-this-solo-actor-thriller-is-weak-on-execution/article66789488.ece|title=‘Raaghu’ movie review: This solo-actor thriller is weak on execution|date=April 28, 2023|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' wrote that "It is worth a watch for families ((but leave the kids at home), and those who love thrillers, especially for Vijaya Raghavendra’s fans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/raaghu-movie-review-you-know-its-a-thriller/articleshow/99853477.cms|title=Raaghu Movie Review: You know it’s a thriller|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> A critic from ''The South First'' wrote that "If you are a fan of experimental films that are high in performance, ''Raaghu'' will certainly not leave you disappointed. Moreover, it comes with suspense for a good watch".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/raaghu-movie-review/|title=Raaghu review: A one-of-a-kind film with gutsy performance by Vijay Raghavendra|first=Shashiprasad S.|last=M|date=April 28, 2023}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]'' wrote that " Anand Raj's attempt at a minimalist film with a solo act by Vijay Raghavendra is a commendable feat. For those tired of experiencing grandiose visuals, big action scenes, and exotic locations, this film provides a refreshing and different experience".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2023/apr/28/raaghu-movie-review-packs-enough-intrigue-in-this-solo-act-42819.html|title=Raaghu Movie Review: Packs enough intrigue in this solo act|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> A critic from ''[[HT Media|OTTplay]]'' wrote that "The film, although painfully inept because of the inattentiveness on the writer-director's part, still has enough to hold your attention and keep you (mildly) interested till the very end".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/raaghu-kannada-movie-review-vijay-raghavendra-steps-up-in-this-middling-thriller/1996caf612790|title=Raaghu Kannada movie review: Vijay Raghavendra steps up in this subpar thriller|website=OTTPlay}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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[[Category:2020s Kannada-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]<br />
[[Category:One-character films]]</div>Ajay Kumar