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{{for|Telugu movie|Badri (2000 film)}}
{{short description|2001 Indian Tamil-language sports action film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Badri
| image = Badri_poster.jpg
| starring = [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] [[Bhumika Chawla|Bhumika]] [[Monal (actress)|Monal]] [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] [[Riyaz Khan]] [[Bhupinder Singh (actor)|Bhupinder Singh]]
| caption = Release poster
| native_name = {{film name|ta|பத்ரி}}
| director = [[Arun Prasad P.A.|P. A. Arun Prasad]]
| producer = B. Sivarama Krishna
| writer = N. Prasanna Kumar (dialogues)
| story = P. A. Arun Prasad
| based_on = ''[[Thammudu (film)|Thammudu]]'' (Telugu)
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| editing = N. Hari
| studio = Sri Venkateswara Art Films
| distributor = [[Aascar Film|Oscar Films]]
| released = {{Film date|2001|04|12|df=y}}
| runtime = 160 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| music = [[Ramana Gogula]] (Soundtrack) [[Devi Sri Prasad]] (Background Score)
| gross =
}}
'''''Badri''''' is a 2001 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Sports film|sports]] [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Arun Prasad P.A.|P. A. Arun Prasad]]. The film stars [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in the titular role as a spoilt college brat who turns into a [[kickboxer]] to prove himself, whereas [[Bhumika Chawla|Bhumika]] plays the lead heroine. [[Monal (actress)|Monal]], [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], [[Riyaz Khan]] and [[Bhupinder Singh (actor)|Bhupinder Singh]] play supporting roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by [[Ramana Gogula]], while the background score was composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]]. It is the official remake of the director's own Telugu movie [[Thammudu (film)|''Thammudu'']] which was based on the 1992 Hindi movie ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander]]'' which in turn was based on the 1979 English movie ''[[Breaking Away]]''. Filming began in August 2000 and was completed by March 2001. The film had its theatrical release on 12 April 2001. The film completed 100 days theatrical run. ''[[India Today]]'' listed the film under top ten films performed by Vijay.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/happy-birthday-vijay-best-films-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-19869-2016-06-22|title=Happy Birthday Vijay: 10 best films of Ilayathalapathy as a performer|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-08-05}}</ref> It received positive response, and became a commercial successful venture at the box office.<ref name="Behindwoods 2016">{{cite web | title=Ghilli - Pokkiri - Kaavalan - Badri - 10 Vijay super-hits that were remade in other languages | website=Behindwoods | date=2016-12-27 | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/10-vijay-super-hits-that-were-remaked-in-other-languages-oriyakannada/ghilli-pokkiri-kaavalan-badri.html | access-date=2021-05-11}}</ref>

==Plot==
Sri Badrinatha Moorthy [[Pseudonym|aka]] "Badri" is a happy-go-lucky youth who spends his days roaming around with his friends Azhagu, Howrah, and Joot, ogling girls and repeatedly failing his exams. His father, Viswanathan, a [[cafe]] owner, is disgusted with his irresponsibility and constantly chides him. His older brother Vetri, who is a college-level [[kickboxing|kickboxer]] and Viswanathan's favourite son, on the other hand, dotes on him. Janaki, aka "Janu", who is Badri's neighbour and childhood friend, is in love with him, but the feeling is one-sided as Badri mainly considers her as a source of money and cars; Badri constantly borrows large amounts of money from Janu as well as expensive cars from her father's garage to impress girls.

One day, Badri meets Mamathi, who is a rich college girl, and poses as a wealthy industrialist's son in order to impress her. Mamathi falls for Badri's lies and soon expresses her love to him. But when she finds out the truth, she breaks up with him and insults him in front of Viswanathan. When Viswanathan further finds out that Badri has taken large amounts of money from Janu, he disowns Badri, tired of his antics.

Badri, who is now homeless, finds support from Janu, who advises him to be more responsible and redeem himself in Viswanathan's eyes. He realises the love Janu has for him and begins to reform himself. Meanwhile, Vetri is attacked and seriously injured by his kickboxing arch-rival Rohit, who happens to be Mamathi's new boyfriend and Badri's enemy as well, thus ruling him out for the final match of the inter-collegiate kickboxing championship against Rohit. Badri decides to fight for Vetri by taking his place in the final and trains hard for it. He defeats Rohit in the final, thus winning the kickboxing championship. He dedicates the trophy to Vetri, reconciles with Viswanathan, and reciprocates Janu's love.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] as Sri Badrinatha Moorthy, "Badri"
* [[Bhumika Chawla]] as Janaki, "Janu"
* [[Monal (actress)|Monal]] as Mamathi
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Azhagu
* [[Riyaz Khan]] as Vetri, Badri's brother
* [[Bhupinder Singh (actor)|Bhupinder Singh]] as Rohith
* [[Kitty (actor)|Kitty]] as Viswanathan, Badri, and Vetri's father
* [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] as Janaki's father
* [[Dhamu]] as Howrah, Badri's friend
* [[Sanjeev (Tamil actor, born 1975)|Sanjeev]] as Joot, Badri's friend
* [[Anu Mohan (Tamil actor)|Anu Mohan]] as Shanmugam
* [[Pandu (actor)|Pandu]] as Professor (cameo)
* [[Shihan Hussaini]] as Vetri's coach
* [[Kazan Khan]] as Rohith's coach
* Meenakumari as Anitha
* [[Alphonsa (actress)|Alphonsa]] special appearance in the song "Salaam Maharasa"
{{colend}}

==Production==
''Badri'', produced by Sri Venkateswara Art Films, was announced in August 2000 and was slated to be the remake of the Telugu film ''[[Thammudu (film)|Thammudu]]'', starring [[Pawan Kalyan]]. Arun Prasad, who directed the original, reprises his role, as did the composer Ramana Gogula. Most of the other technicians were also taken from [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Tollywood]]. Art director G. K. hired 200 technicians to create a high tech complex in Vahini studios for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/Badri.htm |title=Badri |publisher=Cinematoday2.itgo.com |access-date=2012-07-31}}</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010407074712/http://www.chennaionline.com/location/badri.asp</ref> When first announced, it was reported that Vijay would essay dual lead roles, although this claim later proved to be untrue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/mar/31tt.htm |title=rediff.com, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry: Anil Kumble to act?! |publisher=Rediff|date=2001-03-31 |access-date=2012-07-31}}</ref> [[Bhupinder Singh (actor)|Bhupinder Singh]] was also selected to reprise his role from the original version as Rohit, the antagonist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news34.html |title=Telugu Cinema Etc |publisher=Idlebrain.com |date=2000-08-28 |access-date=2012-07-31}}</ref>

During the filming of a pivotal scene in the "Travelling Soldier" song, Vijay allowed a car to run over his fingers, and the shot was canned with three cameras, with the scene attracting media attention. Martial arts expert [[Shihan Hussaini]] helped with the production and features in the film in a guest appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/06/07/stories/2002060701240300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030704162738/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/06/07/stories/2002060701240300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2003-07-04 |title=Sheer daredevilry |date=2002-06-07 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2012-07-31}}</ref> Other scenes were shot at Amir Mahal in Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?214874 |title=Live Life. Mansion-Size. | S. Anand |publisher=Outlookindia.com |access-date=2012-07-31}}</ref>

The film teamed up with [[Coca-Cola]] for their publicity campaign after Vijay had signed on to the soft drink company as a brand ambassador.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaibest.com/cityresources/food_and_dining/cokeinterview.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010505200947/http://www.chennaibest.com/cityresources/Food_And_Dining/cokeinterview.asp |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 May 2001 |title=Interview – Coca Cola India |publisher=www.chennaibest.com |access-date=2012-07-31 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hindu.com/2001/04/20/stories/0420401y.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114211954/http://www.hindu.com/2001/04/20/stories/0420401y.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2005-01-14 |title=Things go better for Coke with Vijay |date=2001-04-20 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2012-07-31}}</ref>

==Release==
The film released on 12 April 2001 and ran for 100 days in theatres.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}} [[The Hindu]] reported that the film Badri'' clearly reveals the diligence and sincerity of Vijay. But would these alone make a film wholesome?
And [[Monal (actress)|Monal]] "needs to work on her expressions".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hindu.com/2001/04/27/stories/09270223.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020506184104/http://www.hindu.com/2001/04/27/stories/09270223.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2002-05-06 |title=Film Review: Badri |date=2001-04-27 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2012-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=HostOnNet.com |url=http://movies.bizhat.com/review_badhri.php |title=BizHat.com – Badhri Review. Vijay, Bhoomika, Vivek, Sanjay, Dhamu |publisher=Movies.bizhat.com |access-date=2012-07-31}}</ref> A reviewer from entertainment portal ''Tamil Movies Cafe'' wrote "''Badri'' moves at a fairly neat pace in the earlier part, lags a little later, and then picks up speed towards the end."<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010801232926/http://tmcafe.com/reviews.php</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Badri
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Ramana Gogula]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2001
| recorded = 2000-2001
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 38:31
| label = Star Music [[Sa Re Ga Ma]]
| producer = [[Ramana Gogula]]
| prev_title = '''[[Yuvaraju (2000 film)|Yuvaraju (Telugu film)]]'''
| prev_year = 2000
| next_title = '''[[Yuvaraja (film)|Yuvaraja (Kannada film)]]'''
| next_year = 2001
}}
The soundtrack of the film was composed by [[Ramana Gogula]] who composed for the original film and notably remains his first and only Tamil film he had worked so far, was well received by the audience. The lyrics were penned by Palani Bharathi.
;Tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline = Track-list
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 38:31
| title1 = Travelling Soldier
| extra1 = [[Ramana Gogula]]
| lyrics1 = Palani Bharathi
| length1 = 04:05
| title2 = Adi Jivunnu Jivunnu
| extra2 = Ramana Gogula, [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| lyrics2 = Palani Bharathi
| length2 = 02:04
| title3 = Salaam Maharasa
| extra3 = [[Devan Ekambaram]], [[Priya Himesh]]
| lyrics3 = [[Palani Bharathi]]
| length3 = 02:21
| title4 = Ennoda Laila
| extra4 = [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]
| lyrics4 = Palani Bharathi
| length4 = 05:13
| title5 = Kalakalakudhu
| extra5 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]]
| lyrics5 = Palani Bharathi
| length5 = 05:04
| title6 = Kalakalakudhu
| extra6 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| lyrics6 = Palani Bharathi
| length6 = 05:04
| title7 = Kadhal Solvadhu
| extra7 = [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]], [[Sunitha Upadrashta]]
| lyrics7 = Palani Bharathi
| length7 = 04:34
| title8 = Angel Vandhaaley
| extra8 = Devi Sri Prasad, [[K. S. Chithra|Chithra]]
| lyrics8 = Palani Bharathi
| length8 = 04:45
| title9 = King Of Chennai
| extra9 = Devi Sri Prasad
| lyrics9 = Palani Bharathi
| length9 = 04:17
| title10 = Stella Maris Laara
| extra10 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], [[Dhamu]]
| lyrics10 = Palani Bharathi
| length10 = 01:44
}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2778674}}

[[Category:2001 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil remakes of Telugu films]]
[[Category:Indian sports drama films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2000s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]
[[Category:Indian boxing films]]
[[Category:Films directed by P. A. Arun Prasad]]
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