Rhaatee (Kannada: ರಾಟೆ) is a 2015 Indian Kannadaromanticaction thriller film written and directed by A. P. Arjun, in his third directorial venture after the successful films like Ambari and Addhuri. The film also marks the second production of music director V. Harikrishna under his home banner "Harmonium Reeds".[1] The film stars Dhananjay and Shruthi Hariharan in the lead roles.[2] The musical score and soundtrack were composed by V. Harikrishna. The film was launched officially on 3 March 2013, where it underwent several delays and took a long shoot time.
Rhaatee was finally released theatrically on 20 March 2015, where it received mixed to positive reviews from critics.[3]
Plot
Raja and Rani are young lovers from Keregodu where they arrive in Bangalore for their wedding shopping. Rani, who is a big fan of Darshan, wants to see his film Sangolli Rayanna in Mahadeshwara theatre. In the theatre, Rani goes to the washroom but doesn't return. Raja searches for her everywhere on the outskirts of Bangalore.
When Rani is found, Raja is shocked to learn that one of Rani's kidneys has been removed by illegal organ traders. Raja kills the kingpin Shankar and escapes with Rani to Muthathi forest where they are helped by their auto driver friend 24/7 Jaganna. Shankar's brother Seena sets out to search for them, but to no avail.
After 5 days, Raja and Rani escape from the forest again when some goons attack Rani. They reach Mahadeshwara theatre where Seena is informed of their location through an auto driver. A combat ensues which results in Raja and Rani brutally killed by Seena. Jaganna, who was doing wedding shopping reaches the theatre, only to find them dead and gets devastated.
Music composer V. Harikrishna was roped in to score for both score and soundtrack consisting of 6 tracks.[4] Actor Sudeepa recorded one song for the film in Chennai.[5] Lyrics for the tracks were written by A. P. Arjun and Yogaraj Bhat.
