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Rani: The Real Story (2023): Cast & Plot

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Rani: The Real Story is a 2023 drama directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan, starring Bhavana, Indrans and Maniyanpilla Raju. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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Rani: The Real Story (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Rani: The Real Story About?

The premise of Rani: The Real Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This film tells the story of Rani, a housemaid living in the border town of Dharmapuram, who is accused and framed for the murder of influential MLA Dharmarajan. Despite the serious allegations, three families who employ her strongly defend her innocence. The story explores the circumstances surrounding the crime and the reasons behind Rani’s unexpected support.

Rani: The Real Story Themes & Keywords

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  • murder
  • family relationships
  • town
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Cast & crew

Rani: The Real Story Cast

Bhavana leads the cast, with Indrans and Maniyanpilla Raju. Directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

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One more film directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan: Pathinettam Padi.

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Plot

Rani: The Real Story Plot Summary

What happens in Rani: The Real Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in the border town of Dharmapuram, the narrative revolves around the enigmatic housemaid Rani, played by Bhavana, who finds herself caught in a nightmare after being accused and framed for the high-profile murder of the influential and powerful MLA Dharmarajan. Despite the gravity of the accusations, Rani is not alone; she is strongly defended by the three families for whom she works, who believe in her innocence.

Full summary

The whole story of Rani: The Real Story, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Rani: The Real Story?

10 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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FAQ

Rani: The Real Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rani: The Real Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rani: The Real Story?

Rani: The Real Story runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Rani: The Real Story released?

Rani: The Real Story was released on September 21, 2023.

Who directed Rani: The Real Story?

Rani: The Real Story was directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan.

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Who is in the cast of Rani: The Real Story?

Rani: The Real Story stars Bhavana, Indrans and Maniyanpilla Raju, among 12 credited actors.

Does Rani: The Real Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Rani: The Real Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rani: The Real Story in?

The original language of Rani: The Real Story is Malayalam.

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