Raajneeti, is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language political thriller film co-written, directed and produced by Prakash Jha, with a screenplay by Anjum Rajabali and Prakash Jha. The film has an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee and Naseeruddin Shah. It was originally produced by Prakash Jha Productions and distributed by UTV Motion Pictures and Walkwater Media. It was shot in Bhopal. The title translates literally as "Politics" and contextually as "Affairs of State." The story draws parallels to the epic Mahabharata where shades of Arjuna, Karna, Krishna, Bhima, Duryodhana, and Draupadi can be seen in the characters portrayed. Raajneeti was released in theatres worldwide on 4 June 2010, after some controversies regarding similarities between real-life people and the characters in the film, as well as issues about the national anthem. A sequel of Raajneeti has been confirmed by Prakash Jha.
| Director | Prakash Jha |
| Produced by | Prakash Jha |
| Writer(s) | Prakash Jha |
| Screenplay by | Anjum Rajabali, Prakash Jha, (Dialogue) |
| Story by | Prakash Jha |
| Starring | Ranbir Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee, Sarah Thompson, Naseeruddin Shah |
| Music | Wayne Sharp, Pritam, Aadesh Shrivastava, Shantanu Moitra |
| Cinematography | Sachin Kumar Krishnan |
| Edited by | Santosh Mandal |
| Production, company | Prakash Jha Productions, Walkwater Media Ltd |
| Distributed by | UTV Motion Pictures |
| Released | June 4, 2010 |
| Running time | 170 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹ 61 crore |
| Box office | ₹ 145.50 crore |
| Netflix ID | 70123124 |
About Raajneeti
Upon returning to the subcontinent after school, a man from a powerful Indian family starts down a dark path when he gets his first taste of power in politics.
Achievement of Raajneeti
The film was shot in Bhopal, India. The English translation of the film title is Politics.
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