Raaj (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2009, Raaj is a drama film directed by Prem, running about 146 minutes. “The Showman” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hailing from a small village, Muthuraj aspires to be a great actor someday. He goes to the city to pursue his dreams and gets the role of a junior artist. His diligence gets him into the good books of an assistant director who casts him as lead in his new film. But the lead actress leaves the project when she discovers this. Or is this the real reason? Raaj the Showman finds out.
Who’s in it. Raaj stars Puneeth Rajkumar as Raaj/ Muthuraja, Priyanka Kothari as Parvathy, Manju Bhashini and Rekha Vedavyas as Cameo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Raaj has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raaj page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raaj tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raaj (2009)?
- In US, Raaj is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raaj worth watching?
- Raaj holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raaj?
- Raaj stars Puneeth Rajkumar, Priyanka Kothari, Manju Bhashini, Rekha Vedavyas and Ramanithu Chaudhary.
- When was Raaj released?
- Raaj was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.