Raat (film)
| Raat Raatri | |
|---|---|
Release poster in Hindi | |
| Directed by | Ram Gopal Varma |
| Written by | Ram Gopal Varma Uttej (Telugu dialogues) |
| Produced by | Ram Gopal Varma Boney Kapoor (Presenter) |
| Starring | Revathi |
| Cinematography | Teja |
| Edited by | Shankar |
| Music by | Mani Sharma |
Production company | Varma Creations |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Hindi Telugu |
Raat in Hindi or Raatri (transl. Night) in Telugu is a 1992 Indian supernatural horror film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, the film stars Revathi in the lead role. The background score was composed by Mani Sharma, marking his debut as a music composer, and features only instrumental music with no songs.
The film is recognised for its attempt to introduce the horror genre to mainstream Indian cinema. It was also the final Telugu and Hindi film to be shot on 70 mm film. Raat received positive reviews upon its release.