The film establishes why Pratap is the "Rakta" (Blood) and "Charitra" (History) of the title.
Verdict Rakta Charitra is a provocative, hard-hitting political crime drama that succeeds as a portrait of how vengeance and power corrupt. It’s essential viewing for those interested in realist, politically charged cinema—but beware: its intensity and graphic content demand a strong stomach and a willingness to sit with discomfort rather than expect catharsis. Index Of Rakta Charitra
| Fictional Name (Film) | Real-Life Counterpart | Role in History | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Vivek Oberoi) | Paritala Ravi | Kamma faction leader; MLA; master of the "Katta Bomma" (dummy bomb). | | Narasimha Reddy / Suri (Shoeb Ahmed) | Maddelacheruvu Suri | Reddy faction leader; gunda-turned-politician; known for beheading rivals. | | Veerendra (Abhimanyu Singh) | Gangula Suryanarayana Reddy (aka Maddelacheruvu Suri's brother) | The enforcer. | | Nagi Reddy (Sushant Singh) | N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) | The Chief Minister who orchestrates a betrayal. | | Shivaji Rao (Zakir Hussain) | K. S. Rao (Police Officer) | The sadistic cop who tortures Pratap. | | Nandu (Suresh Krissna) | Obul Reddy | Suri’s political mentor. | The film establishes why Pratap is the "Rakta"