UTV Motion Pictures announces the launch of 'Raajneeti' in the home video market

The movie will now be available on DVDs, VCDs and soon on Blu-ray formats-

Experience the biggest Bollywood political thriller movie, “Raajneeti” like never before on DVD, VCD and soon on Blu-ray discs. The multi-time National Award winner filmmaker Prakash Jha, Director, Raajneeti along with Manoj Bajpai launched the film on DVDs and VCDs for fans at Reliance Time Out, Mumbai today.

The film recorded an opening of nearly Rs. 10.50 cr. net on its first day and also made the third biggest collections ever in FY 2009-10.

Produced by Prakash Jha Productions, UTV Motion Pictures and Walkwater Media Ltd, “Raajneeti” is a powerful tale about Indian politics, greed and corruption. The movie witnesses brilliant performances by every single actor of the impressive star cast -- Ajay Devgan, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpai, Sarah Thompson, Naseeruddin Shah and Nana Patekar.

Available at leading retail outlets across India, a Special Edition DVD with bonus features is priced at Rs. 399/-, DVD at Rs. 299/- and VCD at Rs. 149/- . The soon to be launched blu-ray disc will be priced at Rs. 699/-,

The DVD bonus features include:

• Making of “Raajneeti”
• Making of the Music
• In Conversation with Prakash Jha and Anjum Rajabali
• Deleted Scenes    

Movie Synopsis:
“Raajneeti” is a story about Indian politics. It is the story of their unstoppable ambition, and their bitter and violent battle to achieve it. It is the story of Bhasker Sanyal (Naseeruddin Shah), the fire-brand leftist leader, as feared for his single-handed ability to challenge the most powerful of leaders as he was respected for his political integrity. And of Sooraj (Ajay Devgan) who rose from the backward classes - with anger in his heart and leadership on his mind. Of Brij Gopal (Nana Patekar), who shunned every political ambition even as he continued to mentor and guide the younger generation of leaders while the battle got bloodier by the day. It is the story of Prithvi Pratap (Arjun Rampal), heir to a powerful political legacy and impatient to seize the top position. And of Veerendra Pratap (Manoj Bajpai), whose lunge at the throne was thwarted even as he was within striking distance of it. Of Indu Sakseria (Katrina Kaif), the princess – beautiful, passionate, arrogant. She had only one all-consuming love. Of Sarah Jean Collins (Sarah Thompson), who came from one of the bloodiest and most violent places on earth. And, it is the story of Samar Pratap (Ranbir Kapoor), the ultimate outsider, the apolitical conscientious objector, who got reluctantly sucked into the battle-ravaged arena of family rivalry only to turn into a master of the craft of political warfare.

About UTV Motion Pictures
Established in 1995, UTV Motion Pictures has played an active role in pioneering the studio model in the Indian film industry, where it is able to leverage script development, budget and time management and international distribution.

UTV Motion Pictures has emerged as a strong player in Indian and International cinema with the success of movies like BAFTA nominated Rang De Basanti, Khosla Ka Ghosla, The Namesake, A Wednesday! UTV has co-produced movies like Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa-Akbar, which was the biggest blockbuster of 2008 and M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening which is amongst the top grossers in Hollywood. UTV has also distributed movies like Aamir Khan's directorial debut Taare Zameen Par & his production Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na in the international markets. In the year 2009, UTV produced and distributed successful movies like Dev. D, Kaminey and Wake Up Sid and delivered this years biggest blockbusters Prakash Jha’s Raajneeti and co-production with Dharma - I Hate Luv Storys. The studio house has an aggressive slate of movies coming up with Sanjay Leela Bansali’s Guzaarish, Rajkumar Gupta’s No One Killed Jessica, Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan, and many more.