Ranadheera (1988): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Ranadheera is a 1988 romantic thriller starring Khushboo as Radha, Anant Nag and Jai Jagadish. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes. Stream it on Sun Nxt.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Original language
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Kannada - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ranadheera About?
The premise of Ranadheera without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
To settle longstanding scores with police commissioner Jagannath, a gangster hires a ruthless enforcer, Ranadheera, to kidnap Jagannath’s daughter, Radha. As the abduction unfolds, Ranadheera unexpectedly falls in love with Radha, turning the dangerous mission into a tangled web of loyalty, betrayal and conflicting emotions.
Ranadheera Themes & Keywords
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- forbidden love
- prison
- kidnapping
- redemption
- love
- criminal
- gangster
- brother sister relationship
- incarceration
- falling in love
- revenge
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- father daughter relationship
- girl
- young
Where to Watch Ranadheera
Stream it on Sun Nxt. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Ranadheera Cast & Characters
Khushboo leads the cast as Radha, with Anant Nag as Inspector Anand and Jai Jagadish as Singapore Champion Jimmy.
- Khushboo as Radha
- Anant Nag as Inspector Anand
- Jai Jagadish as Singapore Champion Jimmy
- Doddanna as Lawyer
Also Starring in Ranadheera
· 8 more- V. Ravichandran Ranadheera/Murali
- Sudhir
- Mukhyamantri Chandru Rajaram
- Jayachitra Shanti (Anand's Wife)
- Umashree
- Lokesh IGP Jagannath (Radha's Father)
- Jaggesh
- Manjunath
Ranadheera Plot Summary
What happens in Ranadheera from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ranadheera, a feared henchman of crime boss Basha, seizes Radha, the daughter of retired inspector Jagannath, who once stood as a witness to Basha’s crimes. Radha initially believes Ranadheera is a policeman, but the truth soon comes to light. As the truth unfolds, the two are pulled toward each other, and love blossoms in a perilous landscape. Transformed by this genuine connection, Ranadheera surrenders to the authorities and is jailed for two years, his criminal past weighing on his future.
Full summary
The whole story of Ranadheera, scene by scene
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Ranadheera FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Ranadheera, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ranadheera?
Ranadheera runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was Ranadheera released?
Ranadheera was released on February 18, 1988.
Who is in the cast of Ranadheera?
Ranadheera stars Khushboo as Radha, Anant Nag as Inspector Anand and Jai Jagadish as Singapore Champion Jimmy, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch Ranadheera?
In the US, Ranadheera is streaming on Sun Nxt (availability from JustWatch).
Does Ranadheera have a post-credit scene?
No. Ranadheera has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ranadheera in?
The original language of Ranadheera is Kannada.
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