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The story follows Shyam (Rahul), an aspiring film director, who lives with his grandfather and dreams of making it big in the film industry. He encounters Swapna (Sonal
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The narrative explores the emotional journey of the characters, highlighting the significance of inner beauty, unconditional love, and the power of dreams. The film is noted for its melodious soundtrack composed by Anup Rubens, which adds to the emotional depth of the storyline.
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gave the film a rating of 2.25 out of 5 and said that "Making a film like
Rainbow is like entering a danger zone. Stories like these need strong narration and grip on emotions in order to work". Radhika Rajamani of
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