''Relax'' is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language social thriller film directed by Pradeep C Shetty and starring newcomer Rohan and

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(credited as Anjali) Critics praised the film's intention, but they criticised the execution.

Cast

*Rohan as Sandeep *

as Anjali *

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as Sharma *

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as a security guard *

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as Ram Nepal Varma *

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as a drunkard *

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as a police officer

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

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attended the film's audio launch.

Reception

Jeevi of '' Idlebrain.com'' opined that "The producers should be appreciated for selecting a novel storyline. But substandard execution marred the prospects of the film". B. Anuradha of ''

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'' wrote that "Debutant director Pradeep Shetty's offbeat film included a rare mix of comedy with astrology. It is based on a 'different' story amid routine romantic Telugu movies, and the makers should be lauded for betting on such a concept". Ravi Kalaga of ''Full Hyderabad'' said that "Relax combines astrology with modern philosophy to weave a tale astutely as to how someone with an in-depth knowledge of prediction can change the destinies of many. But unfortunately, the producers and the director forgot to predict their own destinies after this blunder".

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