Sarkar Raj (2008)

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Release Date: Jun 6, 2008 Limited

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When Anita Rajan, CEO of Sheppard power plant, an International company, brings a power plant proposal to set up in rural Maharashtra before the Nagres, an insightful Shankar is quick to realize the benefits the power plant can bring to the people. After convincing Sarkar who is against it for various reasons, Shankar undertakes a journey along with Anita to the villages of Maharashtra to mobilize support of the masses. However, things are not what they seem to be, from shady fixers with an eye

Unrated, 2 hr.

Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Ram Gopal Varma

Written By: Prashant Pandey

In Theaters: Jun 6, 2008 Limited

On DVD: Jan 1, 1998

Box Office:$0.9M

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Ram Gopal Varma's... reworking of The Godfather... delivers the casting coup of Bollywood's royal family %u2013 Amitabh Bachhan, his son, Abhishek, and Abhishek's wife, Aishwarya Rai %u2013 ... [but] the result is overwrought and cliched.

March 1, 2009 Full Review Source: Miss FlickChick

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Maitland McDonagh

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This all-star concoction is as muddy as the Ganges and nowhere near as holy. Unless, of course, you're talking plot-holey.

June 11, 2008 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

The combination of Ram Gopal Varma and the almighty Bachchan clan makes for an intense cinematic experience. Just don't go expecting any colourful Bollywood-esque song-and-dance numbers.

June 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4

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Poonam Joshi

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