Mumbai: Here’s When and Where to Watch This Telugu Political Drama
‘Racharikam’ explores power struggles, personal ambitions, and intense family conflicts set against the politically charged backdrop of the 1980s.
“Theatrical Release Recap:”
Released in theatres on January 31, 2025, ‘Racharikam’ is a Telugu political drama directed by Suresh Lankalapalli. While the film received mixed reviews, the performances, especially by the lead cast, garnered praise for their intensity and depth.
“OTT Release Details:”
If you missed the theatrical release, don’t worry—’Racharikam’ is coming to the digital screen! The film will be available for streaming on “Lionsgate Play” starting “April 11, 2025”. The platform teased the release with an Instagram post:
“Get ready for a power-packed South thriller! #Racharikam premieres on #LionsgatePlay this April 11. Don’t miss the action!”
“Catch Up on Upcoming Telugu OTT Releases in April 2025:”
Stay tuned for other exciting Telugu releases like ‘Court State vs A Nobody’, ‘Robin hood’, ‘MAD Square’, and ‘Dilruba’—all coming to Netflix, Prime Video, and Jio Cinema.
“Cast and Plot Highlights:”
The film stars:
– “Varun Sandesh” as ‘Vivek Reddy’, the ambitious older brother of Bhargavi
– “Apsara Rani” as ‘Bhargavi Reddy’
– “Vijay Shankar” as ‘Shiva’, a passionate young leader of the Mana Sakthi Party
– “Srikanth Iyengar” as ‘Raja Reddy’, Bhargavi’s authoritative father
– “Esshwar” as ‘Kranthi’, the ruthless RSF chief
– Supporting roles by “Satish Saripalli”, “Hyper Aadi”, and “Vijay Ram Raju”
“Plot Overview:”
Set in the political hotbed of Rachakonda in the 1980s, ‘Racharikam’ revolves around siblings Vivek and Bhargavi Reddy, who vie for dominance in the political arena. Their journey intersects with Shiva, a committed leader, and his mentor, Kranthi.
As Bhargavi and Shiva’s forbidden romance unfolds, tensions rise within the family, especially when Raja Reddy discovers their relationship. The film delves into intense political rivalries, emotional betrayals, and violent clashes.
Will Vivek and Bhargavi achieve their political ambitions? How far will love and power push them? ‘Racharikam’ answers these questions with gripping drama and unpredictable twists.
“Don’t miss out—mark your calendars for April 11 on Lionsgate Play!”
