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Rekka (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Rekka is a 2016 action comedy directed by Rathina Shiva, starring Vijay Sethupathi as Shiva, Harish Uthaman and K. S. Ravikumar. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $282 worldwide.

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Rekka (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Rathina Shiva
Genres
Action , Romance , Comedy
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rekka About?

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

A young man haunted by his actions in the past gets caught in the rivalry between two gangsters.

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Cast & crew

Rekka Cast & Characters

Vijay Sethupathi leads the cast as Shiva, with Harish Uthaman as David and K. S. Ravikumar as Ratna, Shiva's Father. Directed by Rathina Shiva; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Rathina Shiva

One more film directed by Rathina Shiva: Seeru.

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Plot

Rekka Plot Summary

What happens in Rekka from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Shiva Vijay Sethupathi is a spirited youth from Kumbakonam who has built a reputation for helping couples unite, backed by a close-knit family that believes in doing the right thing. The city around him is torn between two formidable rival dons, Cheliyan and David, whose enmity spills into every corner of life. Cheliyan’s ruthlessness earns him fear, while David’s grief-driven quest for revenge makes him unpredictable and dangerous. After Cheliyan kills David’s brother, a vow of vengeance shapes David’s every move, and the two men become emblematic of a climate where loyalty, honor, and violence collide. In this world, Shiva’s warmth and integrity stand out as a beacon, drawing friends and lovers toward him even as danger closes in.

Full summary

The whole story of Rekka, scene by scene

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Box office

Rekka Box Office

Rekka grossed $282 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$282

International
$282
Videos

Rekka Trailers & Videos

The teaser of Rekka.

Rekka - Official Teaser | Vijay Sethupathi, Lakshmi Menon | D. Imman (Tamil)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rekka?

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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Who are the two rival dons in the film?

Details

Rekka Also Known As

Also known as “嗆辣芮卡”.

Also known as
  • 嗆辣芮卡

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FAQ

Rekka FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Rekka?

Rekka runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Rekka released?

Rekka was released on October 7, 2016.

Who directed Rekka?

Rekka was directed by Rathina Shiva.

More films by Rathina Shiva

Who is in the cast of Rekka?

Rekka stars Vijay Sethupathi as Shiva, Harish Uthaman as David and K. S. Ravikumar as Ratna, Shiva's Father, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Rekka make at the box office?

Rekka grossed $282 worldwide.

Does Rekka have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Rekka in?

The original language of Rekka is Tamil.

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