| Rhaatee | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | A. P. Arjun |
| Written by | A. P. Arjun |
| Produced by | V. Harikrishna |
| Starring | Dhananjay Shruthi Hariharan |
| Cinematography | Satya Hegde |
| Edited by | Deepu S. Kumar |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
Production company | Harmonium Reeds |
| Distributed by | Thoogudeepa Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Rhaatee (Kannada: ರಾಟೆ) is a 2015 Indian Kannada romantic action thriller film written and directed by A. P. Arjun, in his third directorial venture after the successful films like Ambari and Addhuri. The film also marks the second production of music director V. Harikrishna under his home banner "Harmonium Reeds".[1] The film stars Dhananjay and Shruthi Hariharan in the lead roles.[2] The musical score and soundtrack were composed by V. Harikrishna. The film was launched officially on 3 March 2013, where it underwent several delays and took a long shoot time.
Rhaatee was finally released theatrically on 20 March 2015, where it received mixed to positive reviews from critics.[3]
Plot
Raja and Rani are young lovers from Keregodu where they arrive in Bangalore for their wedding shopping. Rani, who is a big fan of Darshan, wants to see his film Sangolli Rayanna in Mahadeshwara theatre. In the theatre, Rani goes to the washroom but doesn't return. Raja searches for her everywhere on the outskirts of Bangalore.
When Rani is found, Raja is shocked to learn that one of Rani's kidneys has been removed by illegal organ traders. Raja kills the kingpin Shankar and escapes with Rani to Muthathi forest where they are helped by their auto driver friend 24/7 Jaganna. Shankar's brother Seena sets out to search for them, but to no avail.
After 5 days, Raja and Rani escape from the forest again when some goons attack Rani. They reach Mahadeshwara theatre where Seena is informed of their location through an auto driver. A combat ensues which results in Raja and Rani brutally killed by Seena. Jaganna, who was doing wedding shopping reaches the theatre, only to find them dead and gets devastated.
Cast
- Dhananjay as Raja
- Shruthi Hariharan as Rani
- Bullet Prakash as 24/7 Jaganna
- Suchendra Prasad as Inspector
- Mohan Juneja as Constable Shivappa
- Raghav Uday as Seena, Shankar's brother
Soundtrack
| Rhaatee | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | November 2014 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 19:38 |
| Label | D Beats |
| Producer | V. Harikrishna |
Music composer V. Harikrishna was roped in to score for both score and soundtrack consisting of 6 tracks.[4] Actor Sudeepa recorded one song for the film in Chennai.[5] Lyrics for the tracks were written by A. P. Arjun and Yogaraj Bhat.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ratti Patta" | A. P. Arjun | Vani Harikrishna, Santhosh Venky | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Raja Rani (male)" | A. P. Arjun | Santhosh Venky | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Jodi Hakki" | A. P. Arjun | Sudeepa | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Nanna Bennalina" | Yogaraj Bhat | Sonu Nigam | 3:39 |
| 5. | "Raja Rani (female)" | A. P. Arjun | Shreya Ghoshal | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Devaru Illada" | A. P. Arjun | Santhosh Venky | 1:11 |
| Total length: | 19:38 | |||
References
- ↑ "Raate Launched". Chitraloka. 3 May 2013. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ↑ "Dhananjay in demand". Times of India. 16 April 2013. Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ↑ "20 Kannada Films to Fight for January Release". The New Indian Express. 30 December 2014. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ↑ "Rhaatee (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". iTunes. 3 May 2016. Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ↑ "Kichcha Sudeep sings for RAATE – Cineloka Exclusive". Cineloka. 28 November 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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