Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Extreme
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- violent
- propulsive
- brooding
- crime movie night
- bollywood action marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel fast-paced and forcefully violent, with Suriya's performance providing its strongest dramatic presence, though many felt it lacked the freshness and engagement of Ram Gopal Varma's earlier crime films.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Pratap Ravi's pursuit of vengeance for his murdered father and brother evolves into an ongoing conflict with Surya and Bhavani.
Critics specifically note the film's varying, stylized death scenes and intensely violent presentation.
Pratap accepts Shivaji Rao's invitation into politics and prepares to contest elections while confronting criminal enemies.
The story is based in Anandpur, Andhra Pradesh, where political leaders and opposing factions become entangled in the blood feud.
Films like Rakht Charitra 2, and why
Rakht Charitra
shared attributes include intensely violent crime drama, revenge-driven power struggles, and political corruption
Company
shared attributes include Indian gangster conflict, brutal revenge, and morally compromised political ambition
Satya
shared attributes include regional criminal networks, political violence, and a propulsive underworld thriller tone
Gangs of Wasseypur
shared attributes include operatic revenge, organized crime, and stylized depictions of political assassination
Movie Details
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Release Date
- 2010-12-03
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (25)
Cast
- Suriya
- Vivek Oberoi
- Priyamani
- Radhika Apte
- Shatrughan Sinha
- Ajaz Khan
- Kichcha Sudeepa
- Anupam Shyam
- Zarina Wahab
- Kota Srinivasa Rao
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 Rakht Charitra 2 about?
- A blood-soaked political crime sequel follows a vengeance-obsessed leader whose path from gangster retaliation to electoral power summons increasingly dangerous enemies.
- What is Rakht Charitra 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rakht Charitra 2 as brisk, its intensity as extreme and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Rakht Charitra 2 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Rakht Charitra 2 as graphic.
- What did critics think of Rakht Charitra 2?
- Critics broadly found the sequel fast-paced and forcefully violent, with Suriya's performance providing its strongest dramatic presence, though many felt it lacked the freshness and engagement of Ram Gopal Varma's earlier crime films.
- Which films are like Rakht Charitra 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Rakht Charitra, Company, Satya, and Gangs of Wasseypur.
- How long is Rakht Charitra 2?
- Rakht Charitra 2 runs 135 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rakht Charitra 2?
- In United States, Rakht Charitra 2 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
