Ramam Raghavam

Ramam Raghavam (2025)

Ramam Raghavam is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language drama thriller and marks the feature directorial debut of Dhanraj Koranani, who also plays one of the leads. The film focuses on family betrayal, greed, and redemption, and spends most of its emotional weight on the strained bond between a father and son. At the center is an honest government officer in India who becomes the target of a scheme planned by his own child. The movie was partially shot in Tamil and released in both Telugu and Tamil.

Key Details

• Release Date: The film was released in theaters on February 21, 2025. It started streaming on OTT platforms ETV Win and Sun NXT on March 14, 2025.
• Runtime: 138 minutes (though some sources mention a 120-minute cut).
• Genre: Drama, thriller, with a strong family backdrop.
• Rating: 13+ (recommended for audiences aged 13 and above).
• IMDb Rating: 5.4/10, based on around 211 user ratings as of late 2025. Viewers are split, with many praising the emotional father-son core and performances, while others find the story predictable or underappreciated.

Ramam Raghavam Plot Summary

The story follows a son whose hunger for money and status pushes him to betray his principled father, a sincere government employee. He plots against his own parent, trying to destroy the man who raised him. As his lies and plans grow, unexpected turns force him to face what he has done.

Through these events, the film highlights quiet sacrifices, hurt caused by miscommunication, and the distance that builds within families over time. The son is pushed to question his greed and guilt, and the film builds toward whether he can seek forgiveness and repair the relationship. For many viewers, it lands as a moving look at how parents love their children in ways they rarely say out loud.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Dhanraj Koranani (feature-film debut; also appears in a lead role).
• Main Cast:
  • Samuthirakani, as the father, was praised for a heartfelt and grounded performance.
  • Dhanraj Koranani is the son.
  • Harish Uthaman
  • Satya
  • Srinivas Reddy
  • Pruthviraj
  • Mokksha
  • Pramodini
• Production: Slate Pencil Stories.
• Music/Sound: While detailed music credits are not widely covered in available sources, viewers often point out that the emotional tone comes through more from the story and performances than from big musical set pieces.

Reception and Highlights

• Audience Feedback:
  Many viewers describe the film as an “emotional journey” that speaks to sons who feel distant from their fathers. A popular sentiment in reviews is, “If you feel your father never liked you or understood you, you should watch this.”Samuthirakani’s performance is often called the heart of the movie, and several supporting actors also receive praise. Even viewers who feel they have seen similar stories say the twists and emotional moments keep them watching.
• Critic and User Notes:
  Some reviewers argue that the film is underrated, and say a score in the 6 to 7 out of 10 range would better fit its emotional impact. It is not seen as a radical or new kind of family film, but many agree that it hits hard on themes of regret, sacrifice, and reconciliation.On sites like Letterboxd, some users appreciate how the film steers heated conflicts toward more honest, caring conversations and “healthy bonds” between family members.

Audience Verdict on Ramam Raghavam

General viewer opinion leans toward the emotional side. Many call it “a must-watch for every son” to better understand what fathers silently do for their children. On IMDb and Letterboxd, several fans defend the 5.4 rating as too low and argue that the movie deserves a higher score for its engagement and acting.

Comments like “You won’t feel like skipping scenes” are common, with several users calling out the final 30 minutes as the most powerful stretch of the film.

Common complaints include a slow build in the first half and a story that feels familiar if you watch a lot of Telugu family dramas. Some twists catch people off guard, but others feel easy to predict. The movie tends to connect most with viewers dealing with real-life family rifts or distance from their parents.

Final Thoughts

Ramam Raghavam does not try to reinvent the father-son story that Telugu cinema often explores, but Dhanraj Koranani’s honest attempt behind and in front of the camera, paired with Samuthirakani’s screen presence, turns it into a sincerely emotional watch.

It will likely appeal most to fans of slower, introspective thrillers like Jersey or Hi Nanna, where emotional payoff matters more than big action set pieces. If you want a raw, family-focused drama that might leave you teary-eyed, it is worth streaming on ETV Win or Sun NXT.

iBomma Rating: 3/5
A sincere and affecting film that touches the heart, slightly held back by a slow start, but rewarding for viewers who connect with family stories.

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