Bhairathi Ranagal, the prequel to Mufti, features Century Star Shivarajkumar reprising his role from the 2017 film. This installment delves into the origins of his character as a ruthless crime lord and was released in theaters on November 15. Directed by Narthan, the film received predominantly favorable reviews, with audiences expressing enthusiasm for Shivarajkumar’s return to the iconic black-on-black attire that gained popularity following Mufti.

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Shivarajkumar discussed Zee Network's interest in obtaining the post-theatrical rights for Bhairathi Ranagal during the film's promotional activities, particularly since Mufti is already part of their platform. Additionally, Shivarajkumar's first home production, Vedhaa, was also associated with Zee, and he serves as a judge on their well-known dance reality program. Consequently, it was assumed that both the satellite and digital rights for Bhairathi Ranagal would be held by Zee.

Tentative OTT release date of Bhairathi Ranagal

Recent reports indicate that although the rights to the film have been acquired, Zee has only obtained the television rights. The streaming rights for Bhairathi Ranagal have been secured by Amazon Prime Video, with the film expected to be released on December 25. The launch of this highly anticipated prequel coincides with Shivarajkumar’s recent health concerns, as the actor is scheduled to travel to the United States next week for surgery on December 24.

Bhairathi Ranagal chronicles the protagonist's journey from childhood, mirroring the efforts of his father, who persistently petitioned government officials for the improvement of their village, Ronapura, without success. In a bid to draw attention to their plight, young Ranagal takes a drastic step that results in his imprisonment. During his time behind bars, he seeks to reform his life by earning a law degree, which he later utilizes to assist the residents of Ronapura. However, when the system ultimately fails him, he finds himself compelled to resort to violence once more.

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The primary antagonist in the narrative was portrayed by Rahul Bose. The film also featured performances by Chaya Singh, Madhu Guruswamy, Babu Hiranaiah, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Shabeer Kalarakkal, and Rukmini Vasanth, among others.

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