Rustum (2019 film)
Rustum is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language action crime thriller film directed by Ravi Varma in his directorial debut.[1][2] It was produced by Jayanna and Bhogendra under the banner of Jayanna Combines. The film features Shiva Rajkumar,[3][4] Vivek Oberoi,[5] Shraddha Srinath,[6][7] Rachita Ram and Mayuri Kyatari in the lead roles.
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| Directed by | Ravi Varma |
| Produced by | Jayanna Bhogendra |
| Story by | Soorya |
| Starring | Shiva Rajkumar Vivek Oberoi Shraddha Srinath Rachita Ram Mayuri Kyatari |
| Music by | Anoop Seelin |
| Cinematography | Mahen Simha |
| Edited by | Deepu S. Kumar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The movie was the Kannada debut of Vivek Oberoi, J. Mahendran , Harish Uthaman and Sakshi Chaudhary. This is the first Kannada movie to be set in Bihar for a large part of the movie. The movie was also noted to have a large portion of the second half of the movie in Hindi.[8] A sequel to the movie was announced after the movie became a success.[9]
Plot
The film begins with an honest IAS officer trying to unearth a massive criminal operation, where he ends up in a dead end when he meets the Home Minister's son and team who want him finished. His parents and wife, who are seeking justice, find help in their new neighbour Abhishek who is always in the right place at the right time. The narrative, which begins on a slow note, picks up pace towards the interval. One gets to know the identity of Abhishek in a scene that seems to be a tribute to some cult Abhishek Bhargav (Shiva Rajkumar) films. From there, the story shifts to Bihar and one gets to piece together the jigsaw puzzle.[10]
Cast
- Shiva Rajkumar as DCP Abhishek Bhargav (abhi) aka rustum
- Vivek Oberoi as DCP Bharath Raj aka bharath
- Shraddha Srinath as Anjana Abhishek Bhargav aka Anju
- Rachita Ram as Rachana Bharath Raj Aka rachu
- Mayuri Kyatari as Ammu, Bharath's sister
- J. Mahendran as Home Minister Durga Prasad
- Harish Uthaman as Arjun Prasad
- Arjun Gowda
- RJ Rohith as Inspector Kiran
- Shatru as Banty Yadav
- Dhanraj
- Shivraj K R Pete as PC Shivu
- Sakshi Chaudhary in an item number Singaravva[11][12]
Production
Vivek Oberoi lent the voice himself.[13]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "You Are My Police Baby" | Raghu Dixit, Apoorva Sridhar | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Bhale Bhale" | Vyasraj Sosale | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Singaaravva" | M. M. Manasi | 4:20 |
| 4. | "Rustum Title Track" | Anoop Seelin | 3:49 |
| 5. | "Devara Aghaada Ninne" | Kailash Kher | 4:35 |
| 6. | "You Are My Police Baby" | Anoop Seelin | 3:15 |
Release
The movie was released on 28 June 2019
References
- "Stuntmaster Ravi Varma's directorial debut 'Rustum' to be launched on April 24". The New Indian Express.
- "Ravi Varma's tribute to Dr Rajkumar". The New Indian Express.
- "Shivarajkumar to play a cop in Ravi Varma's directorial debut". Indian Express.
- "Century Star Shivarajkumar in extraordinary frame for 'Rustum'". The New Indian Express.
- "Vivek Oberoi is honoured to share screen space with Shivaraj". Times of India.
- "Shraddha Srinath to star opposite Shivarajkumar in Ravi Varma's Rustum". The New Indian Express.
- "Shraddha Srinath joins the set of Rustum". Times of India.
- https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/ravi-varma-springs-a-surprise-with-rustum/articleshow/70006497.cms
- https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/behold-a-sequel-to-rustum/articleshow/70097878.cms
- Rustum Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Rustum by Times of India, retrieved 11 August 2019