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{{Short description|Indian Kannada-language action thriller film}}
{{use dmy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Bheema
| image = Bheema.jpg
| director = [[Duniya Vijay|Vijay Kumar]]
| screenplay = Vijay Kumar
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = Maasthi Upparahall
}}
| story = Vijay Kumar
| producer = Krishna Sarthak Jagadeesh Gowda
| starring = {{Plain list|
* Duniya Vijay
* Ashwini
* Dragon Manju
* Kalyani Raju
}}
| cinematography = Shiva Sena
| music = [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]]
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio = Jagadeesh Films Krishna Creations
| released = {{Film date|2024|8|9}}
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = {{INR}}8-10 crore<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=वीकेंड पर औरों में कहां दम था और उलझ भी साउथ की इस नई फिल्म के आगे पड़ी फीकी, 3 दिनों में ही कर ली बजट पार कमाई |url=https://ndtv.in/bollywood/bheema-box-office-collection-day-3-on-first-weekend-overshadowed-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-ulajh-with-budget-collection-in-3-days-6317470 |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=ndtv.in |language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":29.2">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-08 |title=Kannada Highest Grossing Movies 2024: ಈ ವರ್ಷ ತೆರೆಕಂಡ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅವುಗಳ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ ವಿವರ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ |url=https://kannada.timesnownews.com/entertainment/kannada-highest-grossing-movies-2024-sandalwood-films-and-its-collection-photo-gallery-116098981 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=Times Now Kannada |language=kn}}</ref>
| gross = ₹29.2 crore<ref name=":29.2" />
}}

'''''Bheema''''' is a 2024 [[Kannada]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by [[Duniya Vijay|Vijay Kumar]] (Duniya Vijay) and produced by Krishna Creations and Jagadeesh Films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/mar/02/actor-directorvijay-kumars-second-film-titled-bheema-2425180.html|title=Vijay Kumar's second film titled Bheema|website=The New Indian Express|date=2 March 2022|access-date=13 April 2023|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413065528/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/mar/02/actor-directorvijay-kumars-second-film-titled-bheema-2425180.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film stars himself alongside Ashwini, Black Dragon Manju, Gili Gili Chandru, [[Rangayana Raghu]], [[Achyuth Kumar]], Gopal Krishna Deshpande and Ramesh Indira. The music was composed by [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]], while the cinematography and editing were handled by Shiva Sena and Deepu S. Kumar.

The film was officially launched on 18 April 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/duniya-vijays-second-directorial-bheema-to-be-officially-launched-on-april-18/1f8249fe55646|title=Duniya Vijay's second directorial, Bheema, to be officially launched on April 18|website=OTTplay|access-date=13 April 2023|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413065530/https://www.ottplay.com/news/duniya-vijays-second-directorial-bheema-to-be-officially-launched-on-april-18/1f8249fe55646|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Bheema'' was released on 9 August 2024 to mixed reviews from critics, yet it became commercially successful.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2024-06-21 |title=Bheema release date: Duniya Vijay's upcoming movie will hit the screens in August |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/duniya-vijays-bheema-gets-a-release-date/article68315479.ece |access-date=2024-06-22 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=22 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622023454/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/duniya-vijays-bheema-gets-a-release-date/article68315479.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
Bheema wages a war against Dragon Manju, an aspiring politician and drug dealer, for supplying drugs in his locality and making the youngsters to become drug addicts.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Duniya Vijay]] as Bheema and [[Salaga (film)|Salaga]] (cameo appearance)
*Ashwini as Ashwini
*Kalyani Raju as Baby Amma
*Dragon Manju as Black Dragon Manju<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/12/vijay-kumar-introduces-new-villain-black-dragon-manju-in-bheema-2440831.html|title=Vijay Kumar introduces new villain Black Dragon Manju in Bheema|website=The New Indian Express|date=12 April 2022|access-date=13 April 2023|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413065530/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/12/vijay-kumar-introduces-new-villain-black-dragon-manju-in-bheema-2440831.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Cockroach Sudhi as Shunti
* [[Achyuth Kumar]] as "Java" Ramanna
* [[Rangayana Raghu]]
* Ramesh Indira as [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]
* Gopal Krishna Deshpande as Allu
*Gili Gili Chandru as Gili Gili Chandru
* Priya Shatamarshan as [[Inspector]] Girija
}}

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Bheema
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]]
| cover =
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| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| released = 2024
| recorded = 2024
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 09:29
| label = [[Anand Audio]]
| producer = [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]]
| prev_title = [[Somu Sound Engineer]]
| prev_year = 2024
| next_title =
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}}
The music was composed by [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]] in his second collaboration with Duniya Vijay after ''[[Salaga]]''.{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| title1 = Bad Boys
| length1 = 2:45
| lyrics1 = Rahul Dito MC Bijju Nagarjun Sharma
| extra1 = Rahul Dito MC Bijju
| title2 = I Love U Kane
| length2 = 4:14
| lyrics2 = Kaviraj
| extra2 = [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]] Vaish
| title3 = Noorupayi Mix
| length3 = 2:30
| lyrics3 = MC Bijju
| extra3 = MC Bijju [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]]
| title4 = Don't Worry Baby Chinnamma
| length4 = 3:42
| lyrics4 = Nagarjun Sharma
| extra4 = Gana Muthu
| title5 = Boom Boom Bengaluru
| length5 = 3:29
| lyrics5 = Girijana Samagra Abhirudhi Kala Samsthe
| extra5 = JG Kumara Girijana Samagra Abhirudhi Kala Samsthe
| title6 = Aadi Baa Magane Bheema
| length6 = 3:11
| lyrics6 = Nagarjun Sharma
| extra6 = Charan Raj
| title7 = Bittu Hodeya
| length7 = 3:20
| lyrics7 = Arasu Anthare
| extra7 = [[Naveen Sajju]]
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}}

==Release==
''Bheema'' was released on 9 August 2024.<ref name=":0" /> digital rights bagged by Amazon prime

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
S. Sridevi of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "''Bheema'', Vijay Kumar’s directorial after ''[[Salaga]]'', is written for a mass audience and he has been clear about it from the get go."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bheema/movie-review/112400681.cms|title=Bheema Movie Review: Bheema review: A 'pakka local' movie tailor-made for target audience|website=The Times of India}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "The film’s raw style of direction combined with Charan Raj’s intense soundtrack contribute to a powerful and visceral experience."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Aug/10/an-uncompromising-look-at-bengalurus-dark-underbelly|title='Bheema' movie review: An uncompromising look at Bengaluru's dark underbelly|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Y. Maheshwar Reddy of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote that the film is "worth a watch, but not for families."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kannada-movie-review-bheema-drugs-violence-more-violence/articleshow/112410576.cms|title=KANNADA MOVIE REVIEW-BHEEMA: DRUGS, VIOLENCE & MORE VIOLENCE|website=Bangalore Mirror|access-date=10 August 2024|archive-date=10 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810100638/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kannada-movie-review-bheema-drugs-violence-more-violence/articleshow/112410576.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Shashiprasad SM of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Despite a promising first half and a strong social message, Bheema ultimately falls short, succumbing to a predictable storyline and typical drama, leaving viewers disappointed by the end."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/bheema-movie-review-not-enough-to-induce-psychedelic-experience-review-112385164|title=Bheema Movie Review: Not Enough To Induce Psychedelic Experience|website=Times Now|access-date=10 August 2024|archive-date=10 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810100639/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/kannada/bheema-movie-review-not-enough-to-induce-psychedelic-experience-review-112385164|url-status=live}}</ref> Sujay B. M of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote "While Duniya Vijay fans may like the masala film because it is packed with drugs and smeared with blood, others will lose very little by skipping it."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/gangster-drama-doesn-t-pack-a-punch-3144997|title='Bheema' Movie Review: Gangster drama doesn't pack a punch|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=10 August 2024|archive-date=10 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810100644/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/gangster-drama-doesn-t-pack-a-punch-3144997|url-status=live}}</ref> Pratibha Joy of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave 1.5/5 stars and wrote "Bheema has been made for audiences who are okay with mindless action, dialogues and counter-dialogues, with some objectification of women thrown in, for good measure."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/bheema-movie-review-duniya-vijay-loses-the-plot-with-second-directorial/51af642a862|title=Bheema movie review: Duniya Vijay loses the plot with second directorial|website=OTTplay}}</ref> Vivek M. V of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Directed by and starring Vijay in the lead, ‘Bheema’ partially manages to be a typical commercial entertainer successfully conveying a noble message."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bheema-movie-review-duniya-vijays-take-on-the-perils-of-drug-addiction-is-a-mixed-bag/article68505412.ece|title='Bheema' movie review: Duniya Vijay's take on the perils of drug addiction is a mixed bag|website=The Hindu |last1=m. v |first1=Vivek }}</ref>

===Box office===
Though rumoured to have collected ₹10 crore on first day, trackers estimated the first day gross to be {{INR}}3.95 crore and was reported to have collected {{INR}}3.4 crore on second day and {{INR}}3.8 crore on third day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ಮುಚ್ಚಿದ್ದ ಥಿಯೇಟರ್‌ ಬಾಗಿಲುಗಳನ್ನು ತೆರೆಸಿದ 'ಭೀಮ' ಮೊದಲ ದಿನ ಗಳಿಸಿದ್ದೆಷ್ಟು ಕೋಟಿ? |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/duniya-vijay-starrer-bheema-movie-box-office-collection-report/articleshow/112420353.cms |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Vijay Karnataka |language=kn}}</ref> The first weekend collection was reported to be between ₹11.15 crore (net) to ₹11.65 crore (gross).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-12 |title='Bheema' box office Day 3: Impressive 1st weekend for Duniya Vijay's film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bheema-box-office-collection-day-3-impressive-1st-weekend-for-duniya-vijay-kannada-film-2580826-2024-08-12 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-12 |title=Bheema Box Office Collection: Duniya Vijay Starrer Film Enjoys Strong Weekend, Grosses Over 11 Crore In Three Days |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/bheema-box-office-collection-duniya-vijay-starrer-film-enjoys-strong-weekend-grosses-over-11-crore-in-three-days-article-112460610 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> The net collections by the end of fourth day was reported to be ₹12.85 crores.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bheema Box Office Collection Day 4: Duniya Vijay's Kannada Film Sees A Major Drop |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/bheema-box-office-collection-day-4-duniya-vijay-kannada-film-sees-a-major-drop-10180333 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title='Bheema' box office day 4: Duniya Vijay's directorial scores big |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bheema-box-office-day-4-duniya-vijays-directorial-scores-big/articleshow/112484337.cms |access-date=2024-08-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-13 |title='Bheema' box office Day 4: Thrilling performance by Duniya Vijay's action film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bheema-box-office-collection-day-4-detailed-report-thrilling-performance-by-duniya-vijay-action-film-2581306-2024-08-13 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> It had collected {{INR|1.3 crore}} on fifth day. While the gross collection for 5 days was reported be ₹14.30 crore, the net collections at the end of 6 days was reported to be ₹15.15 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Praveen Chandra |title=Bheema movie collection: 5 ದಿನದಲ್ಲಿ ಭೀಮನ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ ಎಷ್ಟು? ಬಾಕ್ಸ್‌ ಆಫೀಸ್‌ ಧೂಳೆಬ್ಬಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವುದೇ ದುನಿಯಾ ವಿಜಯ್‌ ಸಿನಿಮಾ |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sandalwood-news-bheema-movie-box-office-collection-day-5-how-much-duniya-vijay-film-collected-in-india-181723611482899.html |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=Kannada Hindustan Times |language=kn}}</ref> The first week collections were reported to be ₹17.38 crore.<ref name="news18_sandalwood-actor">{{Cite web |date=2024-08-16 |title=Bheema Collection: ಥಿಯೇಟರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ವೇಗ ಪಡೆದ ಭೀಮನ ಓಟ! ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ ಆಫೀಸ್ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಎಷ್ಟು? |url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/sandalwood-actor-duniya-vijay-acted-bheema-movie-collection-story-rvj-dvp-1816166.html#goog_rewarded |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=News18 ಕನ್ನಡ |language=kn}}</ref> The 10 days gross was reported to be between ₹18{{Ndash}}21 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kotagunasi |first=Manjunath B. |title=ಟಿಕೆಟ್‌ ಮಾರಾಟದಲ್ಲೂ ಕೃಷ್ಣಂ ಪ್ರಣಯ ಸಖಿ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಹೊಸ ದಾಖಲೆ; ಮೂರು ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಗಣೇಶ್‌ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಗಳಿಸಿದ್ದೆಷ್ಟು? |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sandalwood-news-golden-star-ganesh-starrer-krishnam-pranaya-sakhi-box-office-collection-day-3-report-mnk-181723977361509.html |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Kannada Hindustan Times |language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-19 |title=ಭೀಮ ಸಕ್ಸಸ್‌ಫುಲ್‌ ರನ್ನಿಂಗ್! ಅಪ್ಪ-ಅಮ್ಮನ ಸಮಾಧಿಗೆ ಪೂಜೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ ದುನಿಯಾ ವಿಜಯ್ |url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/sandalwood-bheema-movie-box-office-collection-got-high-rvj-dvp-1820077.html#goog_rewarded |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=News18 ಕನ್ನಡ |language=kn}}</ref> The film was reported to have grossed {{INR}}23 crore with the net collection being {{INR}}19.55 crore in 11 days.<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=Golden Run Continues For Ganesh Starrer Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi, Collects Rs 11.78 Cr In Ten Days |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office/kannada/golden-run-continues-for-ganesh-starrer-krishnam-pranaya-sakhi-collects-rs-11-78-cr-in-ten-days-article-112787493/amp |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> The final collections were reported to be ₹29.20 crores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-08 |title=Kannada Highest Grossing Movies 2024: ಈ ವರ್ಷ ತೆರೆಕಂಡ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅವುಗಳ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ ವಿವರ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ |url=https://kannada.timesnownews.com/entertainment/kannada-highest-grossing-movies-2024-sandalwood-films-and-its-collection-photo-gallery-116098981 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=Times Now Kannada |language=kn}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|26733322}}

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[[Category:Films scored by Charan Raj]]

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