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Romantic (2021): Cast & Plot

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Romantic is a 2021 romantic film directed by Anil Paduri, starring Akash Puri as Vasco De Gama Alberto, Ketika Sharma and Ramya Krishnan. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and was made on a reported $70 million budget.

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Romantic (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 12m (132 min)
Director
Anil Paduri
Genre
Romance
Original language
Telugu
Budget
$70M
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The story

What Is Romantic About?

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

Vasco De Gama Alberto and Monica are youngsters oh-so-in-love with each other. The only problem? Vasco is a wanted gangster.

Romantic Themes & Keywords

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  • journey
  • love
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Cast & crew

Romantic Cast & Characters

Akash Puri leads the cast as Vasco De Gama Alberto, with Ketika Sharma as Monica and Ramya Krishnan as ACP Ramya Gowariker. Directed by Anil Paduri; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Romantic Plot Summary

What happens in Romantic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Vasco De Gama, Akash Puri, is the street-smart son of a police officer who, after witnessing his parents’ death, turns to crime to earn a fortune and to fulfill his grandma Mary’s dream. He and his childhood friend Annie dive into Goa’s dark underworld by joining the gang of the infamous drug lord Rodrigues, and in short order Vasco climbs the criminal ladder to become a feared kingpin. His rise is fueled by a sharp mind, a fearless streak, and a relentless will to secure a future for his family and his community.

Full summary

The whole story of Romantic, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Romantic?

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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Romantic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Romantic?

Romantic runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

When was Romantic released?

Romantic was released on October 29, 2021.

Who directed Romantic?

Romantic was directed by Anil Paduri.

Who is in the cast of Romantic?

Romantic stars Akash Puri as Vasco De Gama Alberto, Ketika Sharma as Monica and Ramya Krishnan as ACP Ramya Gowariker, among 6 credited actors.

What was the budget of Romantic?

Romantic had a reported budget of $70 million.

Does Romantic have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Romantic in?

The original language of Romantic is Telugu.

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