Rakshasa (transl. Demon) is a 2005 Indian Kannada-language crime thriller film directed by Sadhu Kokila, written by Ranganath and produced by Ramu. The film features Shiva Rajkumar and Gajala in the lead roles along with Ruthika, Amrutha, Kishore and Rangayana Raghu in other pivotal roles.

Rakshasa
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Kannadaರಾಕ್ಷಸ
Directed bySadhu Kokila
Written byTushar Ranganath
Screenplay bySadhu Kokila
Produced byRamu
StarringShiva Rajkumar
Gajala
Kishore
Rangayana Raghu
CinematographyKrishnakumar
Edited byT. Shashikumar
Music bySadhu Kokila
Production
company
Ramu Films
Release date
  • 25 March 2005 (2005-03-25)
Running time
158 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

The film featured original score and soundtrack composed by Sadhu Kokila. Upon release, the film was appreciated for its making style and won numerous awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 2004–05.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Sadhu Kokila and the audio was sold on Jhankar Music label.[1]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Reelu Illi Helodella"KavirajShankar Mahadevan4:51
2."Kumbara Madike Maadida"K. KalyanHariharan, Nanditha4:22
3."Jollu Jollu Jollayya"V. Nagendra PrasadChaitra H. G.4:40
4."Ninagagi Ninagagi"K. KalyanHemanth, Nagachandrika4:41
5."Gooli Gooli Gurayisu"RanganathUdit Narayan, Malathi3:55
6."Odu Odu Odu"RanganathSadhu Kokila2:21
7."Raakshasa (Victory Theme)" Sadhu Kokila1:45
Total length:26:35

Reception

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R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com wrote that "Raakshasa was a hugely expected film, and does not belie the expectations. Kannada film fans will certainly find it exceptional".[2] A critic from Sify wrote that "On the whole go ahead and watch this edge of the seat action thriller".[3] A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "Raakshasa has some breath taking action sequences done by a team of action directors which is certainly a treat to watch".[4]

Awards

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  1. Best Supporting Actor - Kishore
  2. Best Music director - Sadhu Kokila
  3. Best Art Director - Dinesh Mangalore
  4. Best Child actor - Aniruddh

References

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  1. ^ "Raakshasa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 17 February 2006. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  2. ^ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (25 March 2005). "Raakshasa is exceptional!". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Rakshasa". Sify. 28 March 2005. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Raakshasa". Indiaglitz. 10 June 2005. Archived from the original on 5 September 2006. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Karnataka State Film Awards 2004-05". Viggy. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
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