Rajatantra is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language film directed by PVR Swamy in his directorial debut. The film stars Raghavendra Rajkumar. P.V.R. Swamy previously worked as a cinematographer for Raghavendra Rajkumar's Ammana Mane (2019). The film was the first release of 2021.
Cast
Raghavendra Rajkumar as Captain Rajaram Bhavya Doddanna as the home minister Srinivasa Murthy as the chief minister Shankar Ashwath Neenasam Ashwath Muni Ranjan Hassan B. Shivananda Prathap Simha Herambha Praveen Vallabh Suri Venkatesh Prasad H. Vijayabhaskar
The flashback scene from Dr. Rajkumar's Parashuram (1989) is used in the film.
Production Raghavendra Rajkumar was cast as an army veteran. The film was shot in Bengaluru, Madikeri, Mysuru, and Nelamangala. Rajatantra was entirely made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reception A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express opined that "Raghavendra Rajkumar, in his role as a retired military officer, lifts up this jumbled drama that deals with immorality in society". Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India called the film an "amateurish attempt". Vijaya Karnataka praised the performances of the cast.
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