| Razakar | |
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| File:Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Yata Satyanarayana |
| Produced by | Gudur Narayana Reddy |
| Screenplay by | Yata Satyanarayana |
| Story by | Yata Satyanarayana |
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| Music by | Bheems Ceciroleo |
| Cinematography | Kushendar Ramesh Reddy |
| Edited by | Tammiraju |
Production company | Samarveer Creations LLP |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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 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]
The film was criticized for its caste dynamics, promotion of right-wing Hindutva narrative and for distorting the historical realities.[3][4]
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
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 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
The film was shot at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad[7]
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| 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 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "RAZAKAR – SILENT GENOCIDE OF HYDERABAD 15th March, 2024 – Film Information". 12 February 2024.
- ↑ "'Razakar' Hindi version to release on Feb.10". The Hindu. 8 February 2024. Archived from the original on 28 February 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ravibabu, M. (17 October 2023). "How the Movie 'Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad' Sets Out to Distort History". The Wire. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ↑ "How the Movie 'Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad' Sets Out History".
- ↑ "Razakar: The Silent Genocide Of Hyderabad Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ↑ Karri, Sriram (19 November 2022). "Razakar to aid BJP set context for Telangana on sets". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ↑ "Gudur Narayana Reddy Happy Razakar Won 3 Gaddar Awards". Deccan Chronicle. 29 May 2025. Archived from the original on 30 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Razakar on IMDb
- Razakar at Bollywood Hungama