Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad (Kannada with English Subtitles)

Razakar - Silent Genocide of Hyderabad at Victory Cinema Razakar - Silent Genocide of Hyderabad is a historical action drama set during the turbulent period between Indian Independence in August 1947 and the integration of the princely State of Hyderabad with India in September 1948. The film presents the experiences of villagers, political activists, resistance figures and national leaders as Hyderabad faces uncertainty, violence and an escalating struggle over its political future. Written and directed by Yata Satyanarayana, the film was released theatrically on 15 March 2024 in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam. BookMyShow lists the film as a 155-minute historical drama with an adult certificate. Gudur Narayana Reddy produces it under the Samarveer Creations banner. Victory Cinema presents Razakar - Silent Genocide of Hyderabad in Kannada with English subtitles for audiences from across Bengaluru. Check the latest showtimes, select your preferred seats and book directly on victorycinema.in without booking fees. Hyderabad after Indian Independence The narrative begins after India attains independence while Hyderabad remains outside the newly formed Indian Union. The princely state is governed by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, as political negotiations, public resistance and competing visions for the region’s future intensify. Rather than following only one central hero, the film builds its story through several personalities and incidents. Villagers, activists and members of resistance movements confront intimidation while political discussions unfold at the highest levels. The filmmakers describe the movie as a portrayal of people who rose against the rule of the Nizam and the activities of the Razakars before 17 September 1948. The official theatrical synopsis places the public struggle and the eventual liberation of Hyderabad at the centre of the narrative. As a dramatic feature rather than a documentary, Razakar presents these events through the filmmakers’ chosen historical interpretation, reconstructed characters, dialogue, action and cinematic spectacle. Raj Arjun as Kasim Razvi Raj Arjun plays Kasim Razvi, the leader associated with the Razakar organisation and one of the principal antagonistic figures in the film. His character is presented as determined to prevent Hyderabad’s accession to India and preserve the political order supporting the Nizam. Through speeches, commands and confrontations, Razvi becomes the face of the armed opposition encountered by the villagers and resistance figures. Raj Arjun’s performance is designed to carry menace and ideological intensity. His scenes bring together political ambition, intimidation and the expanding influence of the Razakars across the state. The conflict consequently develops at two levels. National leaders negotiate Hyderabad’s future, while ordinary residents experience the immediate effects of power, fear and violence within their communities. Raj Arjun, Makarand Deshpande and Tej Sapru form the principal political triangle around which much of the historical drama is organised. Makarand Deshpande as the Nizam Makarand Deshpande portrays Mir Osman Ali Khan, the Nizam of Hyderabad. His character occupies the centre of a state facing pressure from within and outside its borders. The film presents the Nizam through court discussions, political decisions and his interactions with advisers such as Kasim Razvi and Mir Laiq Ali. John Vijay appears as Mir Laiq Ali, while Annusriya Tripathi plays one of the Nizam’s wives. Makarand Deshpande brings theatrical authority and uncertainty to a ruler confronting a rapidly changing political landscape. The character must weigh sovereignty, negotiation and the influence of those urging resistance to accession. The royal court scenes provide a contrast to the experiences of people in towns and villages. Inside the palace, political futures are debated through strategy. Outside it, the consequences are portrayed through displacement, resistance and personal sacrifice. Tej Sapru as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Tej Sapru plays Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister during the period depicted by the film. Patel’s role places the situation in Hyderabad within the larger task of integrating princely states into independent India. The film presents him as a firm national leader who follows the developments in Hyderabad and considers the measures required to resolve the crisis. Thalaivasal Vijay appears as K. M. Munshi, India’s Agent-General in Hyderabad, while Arav Chowdharry portrays Major General J. N. Chaudhuri. These characters connect the local resistance stories to the diplomatic and military decisions taking place beyond the villages. The presence of Patel gives the film a wider national canvas. What happens in Hyderabad is shown not as an isolated conflict but as a decisive question concerning the territorial and political consolidation of independent India. Bobby Simha as Rajireddy Bobby Simha appears as Rajireddy, one of the resistance figures through whom the film explores the courage of people opposing armed intimidation. His character brings physical action and personal commitment into a narrative containing numerous political personalities. Rajireddy is presented as a man willing to confront danger directly rather than wait for distant negotiations to determine the fate of his community. Bobby Simha’s forceful screen presence supports the action portions, including clashes, pursuits and scenes of organised resistance. The role gives the film a recognisable heroic figure while allowing the larger ensemble to represent different regions and forms of opposition. The contrast between Rajireddy and Kasim Razvi strengthens the dramatic conflict. One seeks to mobilise resistance against oppression, while the other is portrayed as using armed power to preserve control. Vedhika, Anasuya Bharadwaj and Indraja Vedhika plays Shanthavva, while Anasuya Bharadwaj appears as Pochamma. Their characters bring the experiences of women and rural communities into the centre of the historical drama. The film portrays women not merely as witnesses to violence but as people who protect their families, challenge attackers and participate in resistance. Their stories give emotional meaning to the larger political developments by showing how conflict enters homes, agricultural communities and everyday life. Indraja plays Chakali Ilamma, a figure associated with resistance against feudal authority in Telangana. Prema appears as Anthamma, adding another experienced performer to the ensemble. Through these women, the film explores courage expressed through endurance, defiance and the refusal to surrender dignity. Vedhika, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Indraja and Prema provide emotional and dramatic weight alongside the film’s political leaders and action-oriented characters. Narayan Rao Pawar and the resistance movement Tarak Ponnappa plays Narayan Rao Pawar, while Chandhunadh appears as Bhimreddy Narasimha Reddy. These characters represent different strands of opposition developing across Hyderabad State. Narayan Rao Pawar is presented as a young activist prepared to take extraordinary risks against the political order. His journey brings urgency and youthful determination into the story. The film also portrays resistance arising from villages rather than only from recognised national leaders. Communities attempt to defend themselves, activists organise opposition and individuals are forced to decide whether silence is still possible. By moving between several locations and personalities, Razakar constructs a broad historical canvas rather than concentrating upon one household or battlefield. Its episodic structure is intended to present multiple sacrifices as parts of one larger movement. Yata Satyanarayana’s historical action drama Yata Satyanarayana writes the story and screenplay in addition to directing the film. His approach combines political drama, village-based tragedy, action and large-scale historical reconstruction. The screenplay moves between the Nizam’s court, Razakar camps, rural communities, resistance networks and the offices of Indian national leaders. This structure allows the film to connect individual incidents with the political developments leading towards Hyderabad’s integration. Kushendar Ramesh Reddy handles the cinematography, Tammiraju serves as editor and Tirumala M. Tirupathi leads the production design. The technical team recreates the late-1940s period through royal interiors, villages, costumes, military spaces and public gatherings. The 155-minute running time gives the film space to introduce its extensive cast and move across multiple episodes before reaching the decisive events of September 1948. Bheems Ceciroleo’s music Bheems Ceciroleo composes the songs and background score, supporting the film’s movement between grief, resistance, patriotism and action. “Pothugadda” is presented as an emotional call addressed to the people of the land, while “Pranam Gaddiposa” brings another reflective and motivational quality to the soundtrack. “Yodhulamara Yodhulaku Jindabad” is shaped around the spirit of resistance and sacrifice. The Kannada soundtrack includes songs such as “Bharathi Bharathi Uyyale” and “Chalo Re Anna.” Bheems Ceciroleo’s compositions use voices, percussion and choral passages to give musical scale to the historical narrative. In the theatrical environment, the background score strengthens scenes of confrontation, public uprising and political decision-making. Music helps connect the many characters by returning to shared ideas of courage, land, identity and freedom. Kannada with English subtitles Victory Cinema presents Razakar - Silent Genocide of Hyderabad in its Kannada-dubbed version with English subtitles. The subtitles help audiences follow political discussions, historical names, village conversations and military terminology while retaining the energy of the Kannada presentation. They are particularly useful because the film contains a large ensemble and moves rapidly between national leaders, royal officials, activists and rural characters. The English text helps viewers identify each development without losing the visual scale of the period drama. The Kannada version was part of the film’s multilingual theatrical release on 15 March 2024 and carries a running time of approximately two hours and thirty-five minutes. A historical theatrical experience for Bengaluru Razakar - Silent Genocide of Hyderabad is created for audiences interested in Indian history, political dramas, resistance stories and large ensemble films. The movie portrays the Hyderabad crisis through both recognised political figures and individuals whose experiences represent the suffering and courage of ordinary communities. Bobby Simha, Vedhika, Raj Arjun, Makarand Deshpande, Tej Sapru, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Indraja and the supporting cast contribute to a narrative spanning royal power, village resistance and national integration. Victory Cinema welcomes movie lovers from every part of Bengaluru to experience this historical action drama on the big screen. Check Razakar - Silent Genocide of Hyderabad showtimes, select your preferred seats and book directly on victorycinema.in without booking fees. Witness a decisive chapter of 1948 As Hyderabad faces political uncertainty, ordinary people find themselves caught between armed authority, resistance and the approaching intervention of the Indian government. The film follows those who stand against intimidation, the leaders shaping the region’s political future and the sacrifices made before Hyderabad becomes part of the Indian Union. Watch Razakar - Silent Genocide of Hyderabad in Kannada with English subtitles at Victory Cinema, Bengaluru. Experience a large-scale historical drama featuring conflict, resistance, music, political strategy and the cou