The character of Bukka Reddy is based on a real life character called Obul Reddy, who was equally evil.
Loosely based on the life of real life politician Paritala Ravindra (named Pratap Ravi in the film).
after doing the final editing of the film the length of the film was coming up to four hours so directed Ram Gopal Verma decided to release the film in two parts Rakht Charitra and Rakht Charitra 2.
Shatrughan Sinha shaved his mustache for the first time in his career of 40 years.
The second part of the film released in the gap of one and a half month.