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Racharikam is a 2025 Telugu-language political action drama written and directed by Suresh Lankalapalli. The film stars Vijay Shankar, Varun Sandesh, and Apsara Rani in the lead roles.
Set against the backdrop of 1980s Rachakonda and Rayalaseema, the film explores political ambition, family conflict, love, power struggles, and village politics.
Racharikam was released in theaters on January 31, 2025, and later became available on Amazon Prime Video.
About the Movie
The Racharikam movie is set in the politically turbulent world of 1980s Rachakonda. The story revolves around siblings Bhargavi Reddy and Vivek Reddy, who are determined to establish their dominance in local politics.
Their lives take an unexpected turn when Bhargavi falls in love with Shiva, a passionate youth leader associated with the Mana Shakti Party and a follower of his mentor Kranthi.
Bhargavi’s relationship with Shiva creates tension within her family and becomes intertwined with the political rivalries surrounding them.
Story
The Racharikam story follows Bhargavi Reddy and her brother Vivek Reddy, who aspire to gain political power in Rachakonda.
Bhargavi falls in love with Shiva, a young and influential leader associated with the Mana Shakti Party. Shiva follows the guidance of his mentor Kranthi, an RSF leader.
Bhargavi’s father, Raja Reddy, disapproves of her relationship with Shiva, while Vivek also opposes their love. The conflict between Bhargavi’s personal desires and her family’s political ambitions soon intensifies.
As family disagreements turn into political rivalries, Bhargavi finds herself caught between love, family loyalty, and the pursuit of political power. Set against a backdrop of village politics and social struggles, the story explores how personal relationships can become entangled with ambition and power.
Cast
Vijay Shankar
Apsara Rani
Varun Sandesh
Director and Crew
Suresh Lankalapalli wrote and directed Racharikam.
Vengi composed the music for the film, while Chill Bross Entertainment backed the production.
Release Date
Racharikam was released in theaters on January 31, 2025.
The film was later made available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Themes
Racharikam explores themes of political ambition, family rivalry, love, power, village politics, and social struggles. The 1980s setting adds a period backdrop to the story of individuals fighting for influence and control.
Overview
Racharikam is a 2025 Telugu political action drama set in 1980s Rachakonda. Starring Vijay Shankar, Apsara Rani, and Varun Sandesh, the film follows Bhargavi and Vivek Reddy’s pursuit of political dominance and the family conflict that emerges when Bhargavi falls in love with youth leader Shiva.
