Racharikam

Racharikam is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language political drama film written and directed by Suresh Lankalapalli.^[2] The film features Vijay Shankar, Varun Sandesh and Apsara Rani in lead roles.^[3]

Racharikam
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Suresh Lankalapalli
Written by	Suresh Lankalapalli
Produced by	Esshwar
Starring	Vijay Shankar Varun Sandesh Apsara Rani
Cinematography	Arya Sai Krishna
Edited by	JP
Music by	Vengi
Production company	Chill Bross Entertainment
Release date	31 January 2025 (2025-01-31)
Running time	135 minutes[1]
Country	India
Language	Telugu

The film was released on 31 January 2025.^[4]

The film is set in Rachakonda in the 1980s, 'Racharikam' revolves around siblings Bhargavi and Vivek Reddy, who aspire to gain political dominance. Their journey intersects with Shiva, a passionate youth leader of the Mana Sakthi Party, who follows his mentor Kranthi, an RSF leader.

Cast

• Vijay Shankar as Shiva
• Varun Sandesh as Vivek Reddy
• Apsara Rani as Bhargavi Reddy, Vivek Reddy's elder sister
• Vijay Ram Raju
• Esshwar as Kranthi
• Srikanth Iyengar as Raja Reddy; Bhargavi Reddy's father
• Hyper Aadi
• Satish Saripalli

Music

Music of the film is composed by Vengi.^[5]

All music is composed by Vengi.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Yem Mayani"	Vengi	Haricharan	3:49
2.	"Tikku Tikku"	Penchal Das	Penchal Das, Mangli	3:30
3.	"Managala Swarupame"	Suresh Lankalapalli	Harshita Pasala	2:33
4.	"Maula Maula"	Ramajogayya Sastry	Rahul Sipligunj, Sai Veda Vagdevi	4:51
5.	"Nippuvi Ningi Egi"	Penchal Das	Harshitha Pasala	2:48

Release and reception

Racharikam was originally scheduled to release on 1 February 2025,^[6][7] but was released a day ahead on 31 January 2025.^[8]

Suhas Sistu of The Hans India gave a rating of 3 out of 5, and wrote that "Racharikam is a well-crafted political thriller with strong performances and engaging storytelling".^[9] OTTPlay gave a mixed review saying that "while the performances are arresting, the predictable nature of the film is obvious".^[10]