In the gritty underbelly of Nigeria's riverbanks, humble sand miner Raji and his loyal childhood friend Akpos scrape by in a high-risk, low-reward life, hauling sharp sand from treacherous waters to make ends meet. One fateful morning, while diving deep, Raji unearths an ancient, algae-encrusted box that promises fortuneβ€”but inside lies no gold, only a cursed relic wrapped in tattered cloth, awakening long-buried secrets and unleashing a malevolent "beast" from the past. As moral dilemmas, supernatural horrors, and desperate betrayals unfold, the duo must confront fate's cruel twists in a tale blending suspenseful thriller elements with dramatic introspection on greed, friendship, and the perils of disturbing the unknown. Directed by Darasen Richards, this Nollywood gem delivers pulse-pounding tension and cultural depth, proving that some treasures are better left buried.

Movie Details

  • Title: Raji and the Beast
  • Release Date: May 16, 2025 (theatrical nationwide in Nigeria)
  • Director: Darasen Richards
  • Writer: Not specified
  • Genre: Comedy-Drama, Thriller, Adventure
  • Language: English (with Yoruba elements)
  • Cast:
    • Uzor Arukwe as Raji
    • Lateef Adedimeji as Akpos
    • Omowunmi Dada
    • Odunlade Adekola
    • Akin Lewis
    • Femi Branch
    • Adesua Etomi (Wellington)
    • Kehinde Hannah Alagbe
    • Rajiv Sharma
    • Temitope Olaiya
  • Cinematographer: Sanjo Adegoke
  • Editor: Not specified
  • Music Composer: Not specified
  • Runtime: Approximately 105 minutes
  • Production: Darasen Richards Films
  • Distributor: Cinemax Entertainment
  • Box Office: Strong opening weekend in Nigerian cinemas, grossing over ₦50 million; lauded for atmospheric visuals and ensemble chemistry but critiqued for occasional pacing lulls in the thriller beats
  • IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
  • Notable: Blends Yoruba mysticism with modern Nollywood suspense; features stunning riverbank cinematography capturing Nigeria's raw natural beauty; hailed as a 2025 standout for its exploration of supernatural relics and moral quandaries IMDb Page Official Trailer on YouTube BellaNaija Trailer Feature Nollywood Reporter Release Article Silverbird Cinemas Showtimes CEAN Movie Overview Jollof Cinemas Booking Nollywood Times Review

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