 "Politics, Power, Passion: Racharikam- A Telugu political thriller starring Apsara Rani & Varun Sandesh, premieres this April 11 on Lionsgate Play")
Loyalties will be tested. Alliances will crumble. And only the strongest will survive. Prepare to be immersed in a gripping saga of ambition, power, and ruthless politics with Racharikam, a high stakes Telugu political drama streaming this April 11 on Lionsgate Play. Directed by Suresh Lankalapalli, the film stars Vijay Shankar, Varun Sandesh, and Apsara Rani in a riveting tale set against the backdrop of the 1980s Rachakonda. Racharikam delves into the lives of siblings Bhargavi Reddy (Apsara Rani) and Vivek Reddy (Varun Sandesh), as they battle to carve their political legacy, while navigating a world where power comes at a price. Will they rise to the top, or will their ambitions tear them apart? Enjoy this thrilling Telugu political masterpiece exclusively on Lionsgate Play!
Reflecting on her role, Apsara Rani shared, “ Playing Bhargavi Reddy was an intense and rewarding experience. She’s not just a woman fighting for a place in a male-dominated political world—she’s someone who refuses to be sidelined, no matter the cost. Bhargavi is ambitious and fearless, but she’s also torn between love, family, and the pursuit of power. That inner conflict made her one of the most layered characters I’ve ever portrayed .”
Adding further she said , “ What drew me to Bhargavi was how multi-dimensional she is. She isn’t just defined by her love story or her political ambitions—she’s someone who constantly pushes boundaries, challenges expectations, and makes bold choices, even when they come with consequences. She’s strong, but also vulnerable, and I think audiences will connect with her journey as she fights to shape her own destiny.. The love we’ve received so far has been incredible, here’s hoping the digital premiere gets the same unstoppable energy. ”
Lionsgate Play recently released Rewind, Dhakshina and also feature refreshing flavors from the South with exciting Telugu titles like Nene Na (starring Regina Cassandra & Akshara Gowda), Sabari (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Mime Gopi, & Ganesh Venkatraman), Viraaji (Varun Sandesh & Pramodhini), Satyabhama (Kajal Aggarwal, Naveen Chandra, & Prakash Raj), and Atharva (Karthik Raju, Simran Choudhary & Arvind Krishna) amongst others alongside the newest Hollywood premieres.
April 11 brings Racharikam exclusively to Lionsgate Play!