Actor-turned-director Dhanraj, who gained fame as a comedian in films and as an artist on Jabardasth, has stepped into filmmaking with Ramam Raghavam. This emotional entertainer stars Dhanraj and Samuthirakani in lead roles, supported by Harish Uthaman, Satya, Pramodhini, Srinivas Reddy, Prithviraj, Sunil, Moksha, and several others in key roles. Produced under the Slate Pencil Stories banner by Prithvi Polavarapu. The film released today in Telugu and Tamil.
Ramam Raghavam has a thin story that was supported by good performances from Samuthirakani, Dhanraj, and others. Dhanraj, as debut director, handles the film very well by delivering a good amount of fun and emotions and making us connect with the characters. The writing in the first half is sloppy and conventional. But the soul of Ramam Raghavam is in the second half, with the gripping drama with solid emotional depth taking over.
Dhanraj, known for making audiences laugh, now brings them to tears with this emotionally charged narrative. While the father-son sentiment seems predictable at first, the pre-climax sequences elevate it to an impactful level. The film has shortcomings that overshadow the potential of the film. Dhanraj and Samuthirakani deliver powerful performances that will stun everyone. The film offers the emotional drama between a caring father and a careless son, which might connect very little.
