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Express Raja (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Express Raja is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, starring Sharwanand as Raja, Dhanraj Sukhram and Prabhas Sreenu. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $5,145 worldwide.

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Express Raja (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 24m (144 min)
Director
Merlapaka Gandhi
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Express Raja About?

The premise of Express Raja without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The dog and the diamond, and the romantic life of Raja and his lady love Ammu in comical situations.

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Cast & crew

Express Raja Cast & Characters

Sharwanand leads the cast as Raja, with Dhanraj Sukhram as Inumu and Prabhas Sreenu as Raja's Uncle. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Merlapaka Gandhi

More films directed by Merlapaka Gandhi: Like Share & Subscribe, Krishnarjuna Yudham and Venkatadri Express.

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Plot

Express Raja Plot Summary

What happens in Express Raja from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Inumu, Dhanraj Sukhram, a quirky thief who only steals iron, sets the tone for a wild caper that spirals into a multi-layered chase. The story kicks off with Raja, Sharwanand, along with his partners Sreenu, Prabhas Sreenu, and Giri, Saptagiri, kidnapping a pet dog and bolting from the scene. What follows is a brisk flashback that reveals the trio’s misfit lives before Hyderabad—and the tangled family dynamics that push them toward a life of scuffles and schemes.

Full summary

The whole story of Express Raja, scene by scene

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Box office

Express Raja Box Office

Express Raja grossed $5,145 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.1K

International
$5.1K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Express Raja?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What unusual hobby does the thief Inumu have?

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FAQ

Express Raja FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Express Raja, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Express Raja?

Express Raja runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

When was Express Raja released?

Express Raja was released on January 14, 2016.

Who directed Express Raja?

Express Raja was directed by Merlapaka Gandhi.

More films by Merlapaka Gandhi

Who is in the cast of Express Raja?

Express Raja stars Sharwanand as Raja, Dhanraj Sukhram as Inumu and Prabhas Sreenu as Raja's Uncle, among 15 credited actors.

How much did Express Raja make at the box office?

Express Raja grossed $5,145 worldwide.

Does Express Raja have a post-credit scene?

No. Express Raja has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Express Raja in?

The original language of Express Raja is Telugu.

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