1st Rank Raju is more important than it is entertaining. It won’t win awards for craft, but it wins points for courage and relevance.

Here’s a review for the Kannada film (available on OTT platforms like Amazon Prime Video ), based on its general reception and themes: 1st Rank Raju – OTT Review: A Heartfelt but Flawed Take on Academic Pressure Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)

Amazon Prime Video (Kannada)