Racharikam Story

Set in Rachakonda in the years 1980, Bhargavi Reddy (Apsara Rani) and Vivek Reddy (Varun Sandesh) are siblings and plan to enter politics. Things change when Shiva (Vijay Shankar) a youth leader from the Mana Sakthi Party falls in love with Bhargavi. Things get upside down when Bhargavi's father Raja Reddy comes to know about her daughter's love affair with a man he hates. The rest of the story is about how the love story succeeds amid political chaos.

Racharikam Review

Racharikam, directed by Suresh Lankalapalli, is a political drama intertwined with a love story. The romance unfolds amidst political hatred, offering ample scope for drama. The first half effectively establishes the siblings vying for political power, engagingly highlighting their agendas. While the character development is neat, the story remains predictable.

Apsara Rani makes a comeback as an aspiring politician and delivers a strong performance. Her character significantly impacts the film’s conflict point, which is well-thought-out by the director. However, numerous filler scenes between the romance and political drama slow down the narrative, making parts of the film dull.

The story takes time to reach the core conflict, and while it manages to hold attention in bits and pieces, the momentum falters post-interval. Despite an engaging interval block, the second half drags, with lacklustre drama failing to leave a strong impact. The performances are decent, but many scenes feel repetitive, as though seen in other films. The predictable climax, coupled with forced action sequences, could have been handled better.

Varun Sandesh stands out with his negative role, bringing depth and conviction to his character. It's refreshing to see him step out of his comfort zone and prove his versatility. Apsara Rani does justice to her well-written role, sharing excellent chemistry with Vijay Shankar.

Vijay, despite being a newcomer, delivers a convincing performance with expressive acting. Srikanth Iyengar, as always, is a delight to watch, while producer Eeshwar Reddy and Vijaya Rama Raju, who plays the main antagonist, also performed quite well. Comedian Aadi provides occasional laughs.

Music by Vengi is decent, but his background score is even better. The cinematography effectively captures the bygone era, with striking village visuals that enhance the film's appeal. However, the second half could have benefited from tighter editing.

Director Suresh Lankalapalli crafts an interesting premise within a political backdrop and extracts solid performances from his cast. However, the lack of gripping thrills and twists prevents the film from making a lasting impact.

Racharikam Verdict

On the whole, Racharikam is a romantic drama set in an interesting political setup. While the performances are arresting, the predictable nature of the film is obvious. All those who like political dramas with a twist can give this film a shot.

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