Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- urgent
- sardonic
- paranoid
- political thriller night
- social issue film discussion
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an engaging and socially relevant political thriller, praising its performances while noting its reliance on clichés.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
India 24 and Headlines 24/7 compete for ratings, advertising revenue, and control over the news narrative.
Purab gathers evidence about the bombing and discovers that the news agency itself may be implicated.
Both agencies manipulate content and coverage to attract viewers and increase advertising revenue.
The bombing coverage and Vijay's allegations force characters and viewers to question which version of events is credible.
Films like Rann, and why
The Insider
political thriller centered on media power, institutional corruption, and investigative reporting
State of Play
journalism-focused political thriller exposing the conflict between truth, corporate interests, and public influence
Sarkar
Indian political drama exploring corruption, power structures, and morally compromised institutions
Movie Details
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Release Date
- 2010-01-29
- Runtime
- 145 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (20)
Cast
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Paresh Rawal
- Kichcha Sudeepa
- Mohnish Behl
- Rajat Kapoor
- Rajpal Yadav
- Gul Panag
- Suchitra Krishnamoorthi
- Neetu Chandra
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Rann about?
- A principled young journalist confronts the machinery of ratings-driven news when an apparent terror attack exposes corruption at the highest levels of Indian media and government.
- What is Rann like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rann as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Rann violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Rann as moderate.
- What did critics think of Rann?
- Critics generally found the film an engaging and socially relevant political thriller, praising its performances while noting its reliance on clichés.
- Which films are like Rann?
- Films with a similar feel include The Insider, State of Play, and Sarkar.
- How long is Rann?
- Rann runs 145 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rann?
- In United States, Rann is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
