''Bachchan'' is a 2013 Indian
Kannada
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-language
psychological
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action film directed by
Shashank and starring
Sudeepa
Sudeep Sanjeev (born 2 September 1971), also known as Sudeepa, is an Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, television presenter and singer, who primarily works in Kannada films. He has also worked in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films. He ...
,
Jagapathi Babu,
Bhavana,
Parul Yadav, and
Tulip Joshi
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in the lead roles
The musical score and soundtrack were composed by
V. Harikrishna and cinematography was handled by Shekar Chandru.
''Bachchan'' was released on 11 April 2013 in
India and was also released in
Dubai and other countries like
Germany,
Perth,
Melbourne and
Adelaide.
The film was dubbed into Telugu and Hindi with the same name and in Tamil as ''Murattu Kaidhi'' in 2015.
The core plot of the movie was used in the 2016 Bangladeshi film ''
Mental
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* of or relating to the mind
Films
* ''Mental'' (2012 film), an Australian comedy-drama
* ''Mental'' (2016 film), a Bangladeshi romantic-action movie
* ''Mental'', a 2008 documentary by Kazuhiro Soda
* ''Mental'', a 2014 O ...
''.
Plot
A anonymous person murders
SI Mahesh Deshpande and Dr. Srinivas Iyengar, who runs a nursery home. After an intense cat-and-mouse chase from the police. The person gets caught in the truck accident and is taken into custody. The
CBI appoints Vijaykumar to investigate, who later interrogates the suspect.
In the interrogation room. The person reveals himself as Bharath, who is a
real estate dealer where he narrates about 3
suspect
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s: Jayaraj (a real estate Kingpin), Dr.Srinivas Iyengar and SI Mahesh Deshpande. The trio had tortured Bharath for many days and had brainwashed Anjali to commit suicide during their wedding anniversary. Vijaykumar investigates the incidents, only to learn from Anjali (who is alive) and a psychiatrist that Bharath has
schizophrenia, which resulted in him thinking that Anjali was killed by them. Bharath is admitted to
NIMHANS
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where he undergoes treatment but escapes from the asylum where he tracks Jayaraj at his nightclub and whisks him away in a sheep truck.
After a complaint from a lawyer due to a minor accident. Vijay Kumar deduces that Bharath is pretending to be ill and the murders were planned by him, his, and Anjali's family. Vijay Kumar brings Bharath and Anjali's family where they divulge the truth behind these murders. Bharath was in love with Anjali's sister Ashwini, who is completing her
MS in Bellary. Ashwini learnt from Sanyappa and his wife Lakshmavva about the
illegal mining activities resulting in water being contaminated and leading to diseases which destroyed their village inhabitants and also their infant child. Ashwini encouraged the villagers to protest against the factory by complaining to the
DC.
However, the next morning, Ashwini found the village destroyed and reported to SI Deshpande where she is taken to Madhusudhan, who is a cabinet minister along with his partner Jayaraj. It is revealed that Deshpande and Dr. Iyengar were in cahoots with them and also revealed that they orchestrated the massacre when the villagers were ready to complain against them. They brutally killed Ashwini and buried her. Sanyappa, who escaped from the massacre learnt about Bharath and revealed Ashwini's death. Devastated, Bharath and the family planned together to avenge Ashwini's death and distract the cops. After revealing the truth, Anjali tells that Bharath has brought Jayaraj and Madhusudhan at the latter's mining den where Vijay Kumar heads towards the mines.
At the mines, Bharath kills Madhusudhan and Jayaraj by using the Haul truck, thereby avenging Ashwini's death. Sanyappa commits suicide by burning the truck. Bharath surrenders to the police and the
news coverage
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reports about Jayaraj and Madhusudhan's death in the accident at their mining. The mining is seised and strict actions will be taken against the miners for any harmful activities. Three months later, Vijay Kumar gives a false
testimation and saves Bharath from jail term, believing that he did the right thing in killing the anti-social elements. Bharath is released from custody and reunited with his family.
Cast
*
Sudeepa
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as Bharath
aka
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Languages
* Aka language (Sudan)
* Aka language, in the Central African Republic
* Hruso language, in India, also referred to as Aka
* a prefix in the n ...
Bachchan
*
Jagapathi Babu as Vijay Kumar
*
Bhavana as Ashwini
*
Parul Yadav as Anjali
*
Tulip Joshi
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as Monica
*
Jai Jagadish as Bharath's father
*
Sudha Belawadi
Sudha Belawadi is an Indian actress in the Kannada film industry, and a theatre artist in Karnataka, India. Some of the notable films of Sudha Belawadi as actress include ''Mathadana'' (2001), ''Mungaru Male'' (2006), ''Moggina Manasu'' (2008), ...
as Bharath's mother
*
Nassar
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as Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar
*
Pradeep Rawat
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* Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Indian diplomat
*Pradeep Rawat (politician) (born 1956), Indian politician
*Pradeep Rawat (actor)
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as Minister Madhusudhan
*
Ashish Vidyarthi
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as Mahesh Deshpande
*
P. Ravi Shankar
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as Jayaraj
*
Ramakrishna
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as Ramnath (Anjali's father)
*
Shruthi as Lakshmavva aka Lakshmi
*
Achyuth Kumar as Sanyappa Gadigi (Lakshmi's husband)
*
Sadhu Kokila as Jewellery Store Staff
*
Bullet Prakash as Broker Puttaswamy
*
Arun Sagar as Assistant CCB Officer
*
Daisy Shah as a
bar dancer (
cameo appearance in the
item song "Mysore Pakkalli")
Production
Initially,
Aindrita Ray was approached for the lead female role. Later
Bhavana was finalized as the leading lady.
Jagapati Babu
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has been signed up to do a special appearance in film.
P. Ravi Shankar
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,
Ashish Vidyarthi
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, and
Pradeep Rawat
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* Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Indian diplomat
*Pradeep Rawat (politician) (born 1956), Indian politician
*Pradeep Rawat (actor)
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were roped in to play the roles of the villains.
For the second lead actress role, an upcoming successful actress,
Deepa Sannidhi, had been signed on first. However, on 19 June, reports came out that the actress had been ousted following a change in the script and instead,
Pranitha Subhash had been reportedly roped in The makers had been on the lookout for a suitable replacement, which they found in
Hindi film
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actor
Tulip Joshi
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.
Music
Release
Theatrical
The film made its theatrical release on 11 April 2013 on over 190 theatres in
India. The film released in
Dubai and other middle eastern countries on 18 April 2013. and also released in
Germany and
Australia
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.
The Telugu dubbed version was released on 17 May 2014 in over 300 theatres.
Marketing
Actor
V. Ravichandran released the
teaser trailer on 31 May 2012 at Gold Finch Hotel.
Home media
The satellite and digital rights of the film were acquired by
Udaya TV and
Sun NXT for .
Reception
Critical response
''Bachchan'' was appreciated for its the technical aspects, cast performances, action sequences, visual style and writing.
A critic from ''
Sify'' rated the movie a 4/5 and concluded "Sudeep comes out on the top with his brilliant performance, both in acting and in action sequences. When it comes to action movies, it could be one of Sudeep's best". A critic from ''
Bangalore Mirror
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''Vijay Times''
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'' scored the film at 4 out of 5 stars and says "Shashank has shown conviction in the screenplay he created. He manages to tell a story without action being too overpowering. If you enjoy action and surprises, look no further than Bachchan. Make sure the AC is working in the theatre though". A critic from ''
The Times of India'' scored the film at 4 out of 5 stars and says "Sudeep has done a commendable job as Bharath. Parul impresses you with her excellent dialogue delivery and expression. Ravishankar is amazing as a villain. Music by V Harikrishna has some catchy tunes. Cinematography by Shekhar Chandra is impressive. All credit to Imran".
Accolades
References
External links
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2013 films
Films directed by Shashank
Indian action thriller films
2013 action thriller films
Indian films about revenge
Films scored by V. Harikrishna
2010s Kannada-language films
Indian courtroom films
Kannada films remade in other languages