Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Action drama

Raghavendra (2003): Cast & Plot

Raghavendra (2003) movie poster

Raghavendra is a 2003 action drama directed by Suresh Krishna, starring Prabhas as Raghava, Anshu and Shweta Agarwal. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Raghavendra (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 31m (151 min)
Director
Suresh Krishna
Genres
Drama , Action , Romance
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Raghavendra About?

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

Raghava (Prabhas) is a hot‑blooded, restless youth who cannot stand societal injustice. His clash with local mafia boss Ankineedu (Anandraj) results in the murder of his beloved Sirisha (Anshu). Ankineedu then threatens Raghava’s parents, forcing them to flee the city. To protect their son, they take him to a relative’s home in Mantralayam and urge him to become a devotee of Lord Raghavendra Swamy, setting the stage for his transformation.

Raghavendra Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • fight
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Raghavendra Cast & Characters

Prabhas leads the cast as Raghava, with Anshu as Sirisha and Shweta Agarwal as Maha Lakshmi. Directed by Suresh Krishna; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Raghavendra

· 4 more
From the director

More from Suresh Krishna

More films directed by Suresh Krishna: Katari Veera Surasundarangi, Ilaingan, Aarumugam and Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram.

Full filmography
Plot

Raghavendra Plot Summary

What happens in Raghavendra from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Raghava [Prabhas] is a hot-blooded, restless youth who cannot tolerate injustice that plagues his city. When he takes a stand against Ankineedu, a local don, the clash turns brutal: Ankineedu stabs Raghava’s love interest, Sirisha Anshu, to death and then issues an ultimatum to Raghava’s parents to leave the city within hours. The family’s world shatters, and a heavy choice looms over Raghava as he grapples with anger, loyalty, and the danger that now follows him.

Full summary

The whole story of Raghavendra, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Raghavendra?

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

Question 1 of 10

  1. Question 1: not answered
  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered
  10. Question 10: not answered

Who plays the hot-blooded protagonist Raghava?

Details

Raghavendra Also Known As

Also known as “Sanyasi - The Warrior Saint”.

Also known as
  • Sanyasi - The Warrior Saint

Seen Raghavendra?

FAQ

Raghavendra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Raghavendra?

Raghavendra runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

When was Raghavendra released?

Raghavendra was released on March 28, 2003.

Who directed Raghavendra?

Raghavendra was directed by Suresh Krishna.

More films by Suresh Krishna

Who is in the cast of Raghavendra?

Raghavendra stars Prabhas as Raghava, Anshu as Sirisha and Shweta Agarwal as Maha Lakshmi, among 8 credited actors.

Does Raghavendra have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Raghavendra in?

The original language of Raghavendra is Telugu.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app