Veera Ranachandi
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| Directed by | Anand P Raju |
| Produced by | V Kuppu Swamy |
| Starring | Ragini Dwivedi Nagashekar Ramesh Bhat Sharath Lohitashwa |
| Music by | Anand Rajavikraman |
Production company | Vijayakumari Films |
| Distributed by | Super Good Combines |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Veera Ranachandi is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by Anand P Raju and produced by V Kuppu Swamy under Vijayakumari Films. The film stars Ragini Dwivedi in the lead role as a determined woman seeking justice. It was released on 10 March 2017.
Plot
[edit]The film centers on a woman, portrayed by Ragini Dwivedi, who transforms into a fierce avenger after a personal tragedy. She confronts corrupt forces in a narrative that blends action and drama. Critics observed that while it aimed to present a female-led action story, the plot suffered from a lack of depth and coherence.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Ragini Dwivedi as Veera Ranachandi
- Nagashekar
- Ramesh Bhat
- Sharath Lohitashwa
- Harry Josh
- Shobaraj
- Kempegowda
- Amith
- Lokesh Bhajarangi
- Mysore Mallesh
- Mohan Juneja
- Rockline Sudhakar
Production
[edit]Produced by Teja Cinemas, Veera Ranachandi was marketed as an action film featuring Ragini Dwivedi performing her own stunts.[2] The film sought to build on her reputation as a prominent actress in Kannada cinema.
Release and reception
[edit]Veera Ranachandi was released theatrically on 10 March 2017 in Karnataka.[3] It underperformed at the box office, facing competition and mixed critical reception.
Critical reception
[edit]The New Indian Express lauded Ragini Dwivedi’s performance, describing her as a "roaring, ravishing tigress" who anchored the film.[2] However, The News Minute critiqued it for underutilizing its female protagonist and delivering a weak script.[1] The Times of India gave it a rating of 2.5/5, praising the action sequences but noting a lack of originality.[4] Kannada-language reviews from Vijaya Karnataka and Prajavani similarly appreciated Dwivedi’s effort but found the execution inconsistent.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Review: Veera Ranachandi is an action film that doesn't know what to do with its woman hero". The News Minute. March 2017.
- ^ a b "Ragini fights back and wins". The New Indian Express. 9 March 2017.
- ^ "A roaring, ravishing tigress". Deccan Herald. 10 March 2017. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "Veera Ranachandi Movie Review". The Times of India. 10 March 2017. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "ವೀರ ರಾಣಿಚಂಡಿ ಚಿತ್ರ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). 10 March 2017. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "ವೀರ ರಾಣಿಚಂಡಿ: ರಗಿನಿ ದ್ವಿವೇದಿಗೆ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಅವಕಾಶ". Prajavani (in Kannada). 10 March 2017. Archived from the original on 14 August 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
