In the rural village of Rangasthalam, set in the 1980s, the residents live under the oppressive rule of the village president, Phanindra Bhupathi, who has been in power for 30 years. He exploits the villagers, charging them excessive interest on loans and silencing anyone who dares to oppose him.
The story follows Chittibabu, a cheerful and partially hearing-impaired man who makes a living by supplying water to the villagers. He lives with his family, including his elder brother, Kumar Babu, who is educated and more politically aware. When Kumar Babu returns from Dubai, he is shocked to see the villagers suffering under Bhupathi’s rule. Encouraged by his friend Mahesh, Kumar Babu decides to contest the elections against Bhupathi, aiming to bring justice to the village.
Chittibabu, though initially reluctant to get involved in politics, becomes his brother’s protector and supports his campaign. His love interest, Ramalakshmi, also stands by him. As tensions rise, Bhupathi and his men try to intimidate and suppress Kumar Babu’s growing influence. Chittibabu fiercely defends his brother and fights against the president’s goons.
Tragedy strikes when Kumar Babu is brutally murdered, leaving Chittibabu devastated. Fueled by revenge, he turns against Bhupathi and ultimately kills him, liberating the village from his tyrannical rule. However, in a shocking revelation at the end, Chittibabu learns that it was his own trusted friend Mahesh who had secretly conspired with Bhupathi to kill Kumar Babu. Enraged, Chittibabu avenges his brother by eliminating Mahesh.
The film ends with the village finally free from Bhupathi’s rule, but Chittibabu is left haunted by the betrayals and losses he has suffered.
Overview Rangasthalam Movie
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sukumar |
| Written by | Sukumar |
| Produced by | Naveen Yerneni, Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar, Mohan Cherukuri |
| Starring | Ram Charan, Samantha Akkineni, Jagapathi Babu, Aadhi Pinisetty |
| Cinematography | R. Rathnavelu |
| Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
| Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Production Company | Mythri Movie Makers |
| Release Date | 30 March 2018 |
| Running Time | 174 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹60 crore |
| Box Office | est. ₹216 crore |
Rangasthalam Movie ott release date
Rangasthalam was released in theaters on March 30, 2018. The film’s digital streaming rights were acquired by Amazon Prime Video, and it became available for streaming on May 12, 2018.
en.wikipedia.org As of February 2025, “Rangasthalam” is available for streaming on multiple platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Sun NXT, and VI Movies and TV.
Story / Plot
Rangasthalam (2018) – Story / Plot Summary
The film is set in the 1980s in a rural village named Rangasthalam, where a corrupt and ruthless landlord-turned-president, Phanindra Bhupathi (Jagapathi Babu), has been oppressing the villagers for decades. The people are drowning in debt due to his high-interest loans and fear his brutal rule.
Introduction to Chitti Babu & Kumar Babu
The protagonist, Chitti Babu (Ram Charan), is a partially hearing-impaired but energetic and naive man who works as a water motor mechanic. He lives a simple life, unaware of the village’s political oppression. His elder brother, Kumar Babu (Aadhi Pinisetty), a well-educated and kind-hearted man, returns from Dubai and is shocked by the villagers’ suffering.
The Fight Against the President
Kumar Babu decides to challenge Phanindra Bhupathi by contesting in the upcoming village elections. Though hesitant at first, Chitti Babu eventually supports his brother’s mission, fiercely protecting him from the president’s goons. Meanwhile, Chitti Babu falls in love with Ramalakshmi (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), a strong-willed village girl who admires his courage.
Tragedy Strikes
As elections approach, Phanindra Bhupathi sees Kumar Babu as a major threat. Tragedy unfolds when Kumar Babu is brutally murdered. Chitti Babu, heartbroken and enraged, transforms from a carefree young man into a vengeful warrior, determined to take down the president.
Climax & Shocking Twist
In an intense final showdown, Chitti Babu kills Phanindra Bhupathi and avenges his brother’s death. However, the film ends with a shocking revelation—Kumar Babu’s murder was not orchestrated by Phanindra Bhupathi, but by their own childhood friend, Dakshina Murthy, who feared that Kumar Babu would expose his corruption.
Chitti Babu realizes the true depth of betrayal and corruption in Rangasthalam, leaving the audience with a powerful and emotional ending.
Cast of Rangasthalam Movie
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ram Charan | Chelluboina Chitti Babu |
| Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Ramalakshmi |
| Jagapathi Babu | Phanindra Bhupathi |
| Naresh | Koteswara Rao |
| Prakash Raj | MLA Dakshina Murthy |
| Aadhi Pinisetty | Chelluboina Kumar Babu |
| Rohini | Kantham |
| Rajeev Kanakala | Ramprasad |
| Anasuya Bharadwaj | Kolli Rangamma |
| Pujita Ponnada | Padma |
| Annie | Chinni |
| Brahmaji | Tehsildar |
| Prudhvi Raj | – |
| Banerjee | Dr. Sitaram |
| Satya | Veera Babu |
| Ajay Ghosh | Seshu Naidu |
| Kadambari Kiran | – |
| Jogi Naidu | – |
| Krishnamraju | – |
| Shaking Seshu | Somaraju |
| Mahesh Achanta | Mahesh |
| Shatru | Kaasi |
| Noel Sean | Erra Srinu |
| Chatrapathi Sekhar | Ganapathi |
| Getup Srinu | – |
| Pammi Sai | – |
| Naveen Neni | Kaasi’s brother |
| Amit Sharma | Srimannarayana |
| FM Babai | – |
| Vajja Venkata Giridhar | Abbulu |
| Muralidhar Goud | – |
| Naga Mahesh | Ramalakshmi’s father |
| Pooja Hegde | Special Appearance |
