Actor Prasad Oak plays the role of Raghunathrao Peshwe popularly known as Raghoba dada in Mrinal Kulkarni���s directorial venture ���Rama Madhav���. Raghoba dada is one of the most hated characters of Peshwa history as he had ordered the killing of his eight-year-old nephew Narayanrao. Speaking about playing Raghoba dada, Prasad said, ���Given a choice I like to play negative roles.
And it is very rare that one gets an opportunity to play a historical negative character. I am glad that I got that opportunity.���
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Parna Pethe and Alok Rajwade play the title roles in this film. Actors
Mrinal Kulkarni and
Ravindra Mankani also play important roles in the film.