Sri Raghupati

Emerging from the vibrant cinematic landscape of Assam, India, Sri Raghupati (2023) stands as a testament to the power of storytelling to not only entertain but also to illuminate societal issues and ignite a call for change. Directed by the acclaimed Suvrat Kakoti, this Assamese-language crime thriller has captivated audiences with its gripping narrative, powerful performances, and unflinching exploration of the critical social issue of women trafficking.

At the heart of the film lies the story of Raghupati Rai Baruah, an honest and diligent ACS officer, whose life takes a tragic turn when his sister becomes the victim of a brutal rape and murder. Consumed by grief and a relentless sense of justice, Raghupati embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth, bring the perpetrators to book, and expose the dark underbelly of human trafficking that plagues his society.

Throughout his quest, Raghupati confronts a formidable network of criminals, corrupt officials, and societal indifference, each posing significant obstacles to his pursuit of justice. Yet, despite the overwhelming odds, he remains undeterred, driven by an unwavering moral compass and a deep-seated empathy for the plight of women caught in this vicious cycle of exploitation.

The film's narrative unfolds with an intensity that keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat, masterfully weaving together Raghupati's personal tragedy with the broader societal ills of women trafficking. Kakoti's direction is both gritty and nuanced, capturing the harsh realities of Assam's landscape and the emotional turmoil of the characters with raw authenticity.

Ravi Sarma delivers a tour-de-force performance as Raghupati, embodying the character's vulnerability, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice with remarkable depth and sincerity. His portrayal is complemented by a stellar supporting cast, including Arun Hazarika, Arun Nath, Priyam Pallavi, and Preety Kongana, who bring their characters to life with nuance and emotional resonance.

Sri Raghupati's technical aspects are equally impressive. The cinematography, capturing the beauty and harsh realities of Assam, serves as a stark backdrop for the film's exploration of social injustice. The editing maintains a brisk pace that mirrors the urgency of Raghupati's quest for justice, while the film's soundtrack, composed by Pranjal Bordoloi, adds an emotional layer to the narrative, underscoring the characters' struggles and triumphs.

Beyond its thrilling storyline and captivating performances, Sri Raghupati stands as a powerful commentary on the rampant issue of women trafficking in Assam and beyond. The film sheds light on the plight of women caught in this vicious cycle of exploitation, while also highlighting the complicity of corrupt officials and societal indifference. It does not shy away from portraying the brutal realities of the trade, the psychological trauma inflicted on the victims, and the devastating impact on their families and communities.

Sri Raghupati is a cinematic triumph that blends entertainment with social consciousness, leaving a lasting impact on the viewer. It is a film that demands to be seen, not only for its captivating narrative and stellar performances but also for its courage to confront a critical social issue with honesty, sensitivity, and a call to action.

Yes!! Best!!! Beacuse this movie gives us a new hope of upgrading our Assamese Movie industry.

Story presentation, camera angles, dialogue delivery, fast timing one by one scenes, comedy scenes in appropriate times, fight scenes are excellent and as good as hero's acting villain's acting was also very good.

Everything was excellent, except Ravi sharmai gun ru bullet 2 kor pora lole???🤔 Nd KK dar acting 2 jiman ata hobo lagisile kobat kiba ata missing thaki gol. Raghupatir r bhoniyekor deadbody 2 anute dautakor ata expression beleg hobo lagisile ok kandibo nuwara hoi goisile but body expression 2 alop better hobo parile hoi, Baki 10/10 ... Hope ru better hobo .

Saurav kakoti best of luck for next movie ..👍

Sri Raghupati is a landmark movie in the Assamese Commercial Film space. Every Assamese should watch this movie. Humble Request 🙏

PROS :

1. Ravi Da is the centre point of the Movie, shines as the Bright Sun of the Raghupati solar system. He was able to enact all kinds of emotions with equal dexterity, whether it be humour, tragedy or rage.

2. Suvrat showed amazing levels of maturity and detailed orientation through his Direction. A promising Director who is going to surprise us more through his genius in the coming future

3. The actresses and the supporting actors ( few of them already popular from the Behabari Outpost TV serial) have done commendable job in their roles. Noteworthy is the awesome theatrical enact of the message: " Ravan's demise did not end Evil, rather it led to the origin of Thousands of Ravans and this is where Sri Raghupati needs to fulfill his duties once again to counter them "

4. The background music and the songs are of really high quality, definitely on par at national level. The music producer and his team has done a great job. Zubeen Da shines as the Gem of Assamese music Industry once again through his single Biggest Hit Song of the movie : Tumi aaru Moi

CONS :

1. The action scenes have a South movie flavour. Hoping for more originality in the future endeavours

2. Both Bezbarua 2 and Raghupati seem to idolize Salman Khan, I assume, because both of them have actors tearing up their shirts to display their muscular body before proceeding with the actual fight. This is very funny. Let's hope that we get to see fresh flavours of action scenes without trying to copy any Salman Khan's moves or Bollywood or Tollywood.

3. Nobody uses tape recorder in today's age. Another funny aspect. The implicit meaning of the statement can be understood well by Raghupati cast and creators.

4. The story is predictable, though enjoyable and suited for the 2-hour timeframe. This is not exactly a demerit but a humble request for more original content in future endeavours

In the end, I would like to mention that With the advent of OTT platforms, the challenge to hold attention/interest of Assamese audience is real. The only way to face the challenge is to stick to our basic cultural roots. As the famed director of Amish, Bhaskar Hazarika, has rightly suggested to have a clear and open mind by avoiding watching other movies and not getting influenced. Let the mind play its creative tricks on its own in bringing out new creation. We have many unique movie themes in our Beloved culture and state which can be found nowhere else in the world.

Thank you so much once again to the entire Raghupati team for the wonderful movie experience and Wishing for more success in the future.

Paisa wasool movie go with your family and watch it in Delhi this weekand 85% theatre are full and all character are supereb performances. I had never thought in my life that even an assamese movie would become like this Hats off to Assamese film industry. Look at the film, it seems that these Assamese film industry will record in this movie u see Love suspense heart touching is some scene, my mother's she has tears in her eyes, Ravi Sharma has done a good fight scene in this film, in some places you will also laugh, if you say then the movie is everything that should happen. In my view you must be watch this movie love it.

Ravi Sarma did something new in Jollywood film industry .Storyline and cinematography also plus songs ufffff what a harmony and shooting scenes are fantastically great. After watching "SRI RAGHUPATI" I have greatly inspired by KK sir (Siddhartha Sarma)'s dialogue and morals. When you watch some movie in middle of the story sometimes you feel bored but beleive me this Assamese movie is something give new vibes thanks to editor and director I never felt bored but instead I booked tickets again to see this masterpiece with my family. Before I watched this movie in Cinema Hall with my some of my friendsss.