A docufilm on the life of the legendary actor Raghuvaran is in the works, and the makers recently released its teaser. Titled Raghuvaran: A Star That Defied Time, the docufilm is helmed by Hasif Abida Hakeem, who has also bankrolled it and serves as its cinematographer.
Featuring unseen stills and clips of the veteran actor, the film is expected to have interviews of actors who have worked alongside Raghuvaran. Known for his work predominantly in the Tamil film industry, Raghuvaran has also acted in many Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. Some of his famous films include Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990), Baashha (1995), Anjali (1990), Kadhalan (1994) and Mudhalvan (1999) in Tamil, Vyooham (1990) and Kavacham (1992) in Malayalam, Shiva (1990), Izzatdaar (1990) and Lal Baadshah (1999) in Hindi.
Actor Rohini took to X to share the film’s first look and teaser.
A documentary by Hasif. Thank you. Coming soon pic.twitter.com/ylL7MhKc1M
The description for the docufilms’ teaser calls it “an exploration of a man who redefined cinematic storytelling through his performances. From menacing villains to deeply conflicted antiheroes, from tormented fathers to eccentric visionaries, he had a way of making his characters seem unsettlingly real. His presence lingered on screen long after the credits rolled, his eyes carrying stories that words could never fully capture.”
“Through rare footage, intimate accounts, and cinematic recreations, Raghuvaran: A Star That Defied Time brings to life the story of an artist who refused to be ordinary. It is a journey through the brilliance and burdens of a man whose performances still echo through time, a tribute to a legend who defied conventions and lived through his art.”
The release date of the docufilm is yet to be announced. Watch the teaser of Raghuvaran: A Star That Defied Time here:
Published – March 21, 2025 01:44 pm IST
Tamil cinema
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Indian cinema
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documentary films
