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Gharshana (2004): Cast & Plot

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Gharshana is a 2004 action thriller directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, starring Venkatesh as DCP Ramachandra, Daniel Balaji and Asin Thottumkal. It runs 2 hours 39 minutes.

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Gharshana (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 39m (159 min)
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
Telugu
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The story

What Is Gharshana About?

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

Rama Chandra, portrayed by Daggubati Venkatesh, serves as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Hyderabad. Raised as an orphan, his solitary upbringing and the demanding nature of his duties make him hesitant to form romantic relationships. Disillusioned with the judicial system, he opts for extrajudicial encounters to eliminate the city’s criminals.

Gharshana Themes & Keywords

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  • police
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Cast & crew

Gharshana Cast & Characters

Venkatesh leads the cast as DCP Ramachandra, with Daniel Balaji as Srikanth and Asin Thottumkal as Maya. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gautham Vasudev Menon

More films directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon: Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha, Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn, Enai Noki Paayum Thota and Neethaane En Ponvasantham.

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Plot

Gharshana Plot Summary

What happens in Gharshana from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ramachandra, known to colleagues and the city as Ram, is an upright and fearless IPS officer who leads the Hyderabad City Police Crime Branch with a sharp mind and a steel nerve. He operates with a no-nonsense code, and because he has no family of his own, he channels his energy into policing with almost single-minded focus. Alongside him are trusted officers and friends, including Srikanth, his ally in the field, Rajesh, and Jagan, a fellow officer who sticks by Ram through thick and thin. The quartet is put into a highly specialized unit whose mandate is to dismantle the city’s most dangerous criminal networks.

Full summary

The whole story of Gharshana, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gharshana?

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 is the profession of the main character Ram in the film?

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Gharshana FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Gharshana, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gharshana?

Gharshana runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).

When was Gharshana released?

Gharshana was released on July 30, 2004.

Who directed Gharshana?

Gharshana was directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.

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Who is in the cast of Gharshana?

Gharshana stars Venkatesh as DCP Ramachandra, Daniel Balaji as Srikanth and Asin Thottumkal as Maya, among 8 credited actors.

Does Gharshana have a post-credit scene?

No. Gharshana has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gharshana in?

The original language of Gharshana is Telugu.

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