Raghava is a hot-blooded and restless youth who cant tolerate injustice that is being done in the society. In the process, he picks up fight with local mafia leader Ankineedu (Anandraj). Ankineedu stabs Sirisha - the ladylove of Raghava - to death. He also issues ultimatum to the parents of Raghava to leave the city in few hours. The vexed parents ask Raghava to accompany them only if he agrees to listen to their words. They take Raghava to Mantralayam - a relatives place - and make him become a devotee of Lord Raghavendra Swamy.This entire episode comes as flashback. Raghava has a pretty sister-in-law (maradalu) called Maha Lakshmi (Swetha Agarwal) in Mantralayam. Raghava becomes a saint-like-man and does not even respond when some goons humiliate Maha Lakshmi. He does not bother to retaliate even when goons strip Maha Lakshmi off of her cloths in public.The parents of Raghava - who forcibly restricted the helping nature of Raghava - ask Raghava to get rid of his maala and go back to society to serve people. The rest of the story is about how Raghava retaliates and puts an end to the lives of villain gang.

Analysis :

Prabhas looks absolutely ravishing with his 'Raghavendra' getup. He is of 6.2 feet height and looks rugged. Suresh Krishna took all the precautions to magnify that manliness of Prabhas by portraying effectively with the stylish mass characterization on the screen. His mannerism of biting the lower lip with anger is a hit with the crowds. Prabhas is so good in this film that you can watch Raghavendra only for Prabhas!! He is the superstar in making. All he needs is the right director and right break!!Anshu comes in the flashback and did well with in the limitations. Swetha Agarwal did a conservative girl character. Both these heroines do not have much to do in this film. Actress Prabha made a comeback with this film as a character actress. She did well as the mother of hero. Murali Mohan did a decent portrayal as the father of hero. Villain Anand Raj suited the character of tonsured mafia leader with a typical dialogue of 'I like it/I don't like it'. Brahmanandam's comedy is good in parts.

TeluguOne Perspective :

First half of the film is good. But the flashback part in the second half is boring. But the director got back the grip when flashback is completed. It's a stylish mass film that might be appealing for the masses. The main complaint about the film is that there is no story. 'Raghavendra' is definitely worth a look to see Prabhas's performance!