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Ruler (2019): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Ruler is a 2019 romantic drama directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Prakash Raj as Veerandranath Tagore, Nagineedu Vellanki and Jayasudha. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $15,213 worldwide.

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Ruler (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
K. S. Ravikumar
Genres
Romance , Drama , Action
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ruler About?

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

After saving a stranger's life, a wealthy businessman impulsively decides to adopt her. However, she carries a mysterious past that threatens to ensnare him. As she strives to protect him from the dangers lurking in her past, he finds himself facing difficult choices and confronting events from his own life.

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Cast & crew

Ruler Cast & Characters

Prakash Raj leads the cast as Veerandranath Tagore, with Nagineedu Vellanki as Seetaramaiah and Jayasudha as Sarojini Naidu. Directed by K. S. Ravikumar; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from K. S. Ravikumar

More films directed by K. S. Ravikumar: Jai Simha, Dasavatharam, Samuthiram and Bava Nachadu.

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Plot

Ruler Plot Summary

What happens in Ruler 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

In 1987, as crime rates spike in Uttar Pradesh, the Agricultural Minister Veerandranath Tagore, Prakash Raj, vows to tackle violence by addressing hunger at its roots. He mobilizes 500 farmers from Combined Andhra Pradesh, led by the wise Seetaramaiah, Nagineedu Vellanki. The government allocates 5000 acres of land on a 30-year lease, with a promise that the land will eventually become theirs. This bold agricultural reform sets the stage for a long, tense struggle between justice, power, and poverty.

Full summary

The whole story of Ruler, scene by scene

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Box office

Ruler Box Office

Ruler grossed $15,213 worldwide.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$15.2K

International
$15.2K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ruler?

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

Ruler FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Ruler?

Ruler runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Ruler released?

Ruler was released on December 20, 2019.

Who directed Ruler?

Ruler was directed by K. S. Ravikumar.

More films by K. S. Ravikumar

Who is in the cast of Ruler?

Ruler stars Prakash Raj as Veerandranath Tagore, Nagineedu Vellanki as Seetaramaiah and Jayasudha as Sarojini Naidu, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Ruler make at the box office?

Ruler grossed $15,213 worldwide.

Does Ruler have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Ruler in?

The original language of Ruler is Telugu.

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