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{{Infobox film
| name          = Bachchan
| name          = Bachchan
| image          = Bachchan poster.jpg
| image          = Bachchan poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]]
| director      = [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]]
| producer      = Uday K Mehta
| producer      = Uday K. Mehta
| writer        = Shashank
| writer        = Shashank
| starring      = {{unbulleted list|[[Sudeep]]|[[Jagapathi Babu]]|[[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]]|[[Parul Yadav]]|[[Tulip Joshi]]}}
| starring      = {{unbulleted list|[[Sudeep]]|[[Jagapathi Babu]]|[[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]]|[[Parul Yadav]]|[[Tulip Joshi]]}}
| music          = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| music          = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cinematography = [[Shekar Chandru]]
| cinematography = Shekar Chandru
| editing        = Sri Crazymindz
| editing        = Sri Crazymindz
| studio        = Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers
| studio        = Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers
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| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Kannada
| language      = Kannada
| budget        =  
| budget        = ₹10.5 crore<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Sudeep ruled box-office in 2013 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sudeep-ruled-box-office-in-2013/articleshow/27580381.cms |access-date=2022-04-13 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> to ₹11 crore <ref name="coll">{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2013/dec/30/Sandalwood-Report-Card-557121.html | title=Sandalwood Report Card }}</ref>
| gross          =  
| gross          = ₹20 crore<ref name=":0" /><ref name="coll" />
}}
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'''''Bachchan''''' is a 2013 [[India]]n [[Kannada cinema|Kannada-language]] [[psychological film|psychological]] [[action film|action]] [[thriller film]] directed by [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]] and starring [[Sudeep]], [[Jagapathi Babu]], [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]], [[Parul Yadav]] and [[Tulip Joshi]] in the lead roles<ref name="v">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-31/news-interviews/31920636_1_bhavana-ravi-shankar-bachchan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103040345/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-31/news-interviews/31920636_1_bhavana-ravi-shankar-bachchan |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2013 |title=Bhavana is the third actress in Bachchan |date=31 May 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=3 June 2012}}</ref> The film features background score and soundtrack composed by [[V. Harikrishna]] and cinematography handled by Shekar Chandru. Actor [[V. Ravichandran]] released the teaser trailer on 31 May 2012 at Gold Finch Hotel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/45262/sandalwood/bachchan-suddep-film-trailer-release-by-vr-news-details |title='Bachchan' Suddep film trailer release by VR |publisher=Supergoodmovies |date=1 June 2012 |accessdate=3 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604233532/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/45262/sandalwood/bachchan-suddep-film-trailer-release-by-vr-news-details |archive-date=4 June 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''''Bachchan''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Psychological film|psychological]]-[[action film|action]] film directed by [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]] and starring [[Sudeep]], [[Jagapathi Babu]], [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]], [[Parul Yadav]], and [[Tulip Joshi]] in the lead roles<ref name="v">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-31/news-interviews/31920636_1_bhavana-ravi-shankar-bachchan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103040345/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-31/news-interviews/31920636_1_bhavana-ravi-shankar-bachchan |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2013 |title=Bhavana is the third actress in Bachchan |date=31 May 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 June 2012}}</ref> The film features background score and soundtrack composed by [[V. Harikrishna]] and cinematography handled by Shekar Chandru.


The film released on 11 April 2013. The film was also released in [[Dubai]] and other Middle Eastern countries on 18 April 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/news/2738-bachchan-releasing-in-dubai.html|title=Bachchan Releasing In Dubai - chitraloka.com &#124; Kannada Movie News, Reviews &#124; Image|website=chitraloka.com}}</ref> It released in [[Germany]] on 22 June 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=filmytimes&e=com|title=HugeDomains.com - FilmyTimes.com is for sale (Filmy Times)|website=hugedomains.com}}</ref> in [[Perth]] on 30 June 2013, the film dubbed in Hindi in same name by Goldmine Films and Malayalam. 2014 Tamil version released and Telugu version released as Kiccha,<ref name="india2australia.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.india2australia.com/kannada-movie-bachchan-in-perth/ |title=Kannada Movie ' Bachchan' in Perth and Melbourne |work=India2Australia |access-date=14 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610093352/http://www.india2australia.com/kannada-movie-bachchan-in-perth/ |archive-date=10 June 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Melbourne on 6 July 2013,<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-10/news-interviews/39872005_1_australia-parul-yadav-film | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615022926/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-10/news-interviews/39872005_1_australia-parul-yadav-film | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 June 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Bachchan to release in Germany and Australia | date=10 June 2013}}</ref> Adelaide on 27 July 2013,<ref name="kannada.oneindia.in">{{Cite web|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/sudeep-bachchan-screening-at-adelaide-076100.html|title=ಅಡಿಲೆಡ್ ಗೆ ಅಡಿಯಿಟ್ಟ ಸುದೀಪ್ 'ಬಚ್ಚನ್' ಚಿತ್ರ|date=26 July 2013|website=https://kannada.filmibeat.com}}</ref> in California on 1 November 2013.<ref>https://twitter.com/KicchaSudeep/status/395937043303251969/photo/1/large</ref> The core plot of the movie was used in the 2016 Bangladeshi film ''[[Mental (2016 film)|Mental]]''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOSNby1bxo8</ref>
The film released on 11 April 2013 and was also released in [[Dubai]] and other Middle Eastern countries on 18 April 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/news/2738-bachchan-releasing-in-dubai.html|title=Bachchan Releasing In Dubai - chitraloka.com &#124; Kannada Movie News, Reviews &#124; Image|website=chitraloka.com}}</ref> It released in [[Germany]] on 22 June 2013, in [[Perth]] on 30 June 2013, the film dubbed in Hindi and Telugu version were released with the same name,<ref name="india2australia.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.india2australia.com/kannada-movie-bachchan-in-perth/ |title=Kannada Movie ' Bachchan' in Perth and Melbourne |work=India2Australia |access-date=14 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610093352/http://www.india2australia.com/kannada-movie-bachchan-in-perth/ |archive-date=10 June 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Melbourne on 6 July 2013,<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-10/news-interviews/39872005_1_australia-parul-yadav-film| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615022926/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-10/news-interviews/39872005_1_australia-parul-yadav-film | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 June 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Bachchan to release in Germany and Australia | date=10 June 2013}}</ref> Adelaide on 27 July 2013<ref name="kannada.oneindia.in">{{Cite web|url=https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/sudeep-bachchan-screening-at-adelaide-076100.html|title=ಅಡಿಲೆಡ್ ಗೆ ಅಡಿಯಿಟ್ಟ ಸುದೀಪ್ 'ಬಚ್ಚನ್' ಚಿತ್ರ|date=26 July 2013|website=kannada.filmibeat.com}}</ref> and in California on 1 November 2013.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=395937043303251969|user=KicchaSudeep|title=Bachchangiri Rocks World Wide}}</ref>  
The core plot of the movie was used in the 2016 [[Bangladeshi film]] ''[[Mental (2016 film)|Mental]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOSNby1bxo8|title = - YouTube|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The movie starts with Bharat alias Bachchan ([[Sudeep]]) killing someone and getting arrested. He says that he murdered because they forced his fiancée Anjali ([[Parul Yadav]]) to commit suicide on their engagement day upon thinking that he loves Monica ([[Tulip Joshi]]). After many attempts, they see Anjali alive, and she tells that Bachchan is a mental patient, and in his mind, she is dead. Soon, they learn that she is lying, and she reveals the truth. Bachchan was in love with Anjali's elder sister Ashwini ([[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]]), who is doing MS in Bellary and wants to deliver honest services to the needy. However, her wish becomes an obstacle for a mining mafia don, Minister Madhusudhan ([[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]]), whose mining activities are causing harm to the common public living in the areas where the activities are taking place. Ashwini takes a step to fight against Madhusudhan and finds that most people who she believed were on her side are actually the minister's men. They brutally kill her. Bharat takes revenge for the wrongdoings of these men in the end by killing all of them. The court acquits him, thinking that he is mentally unstable.
''Bachchan'' begins with a person murdering Mahesh Deshpande, a [[Sub-Inspector]] 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 [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] appoints Vijaykumar, an investigating officer who 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]]s: Jayaraj (who is a real estate Kingpin), Dr.Srinivas Iyengar and SI Mahesh Deshpande had tortured Bharath for many days and had brainwashed Anjali to commit suicide.
 
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]] 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 [[Master of Science|MS]] in Bellary.
 
Ashwini learns from Sanyappa and his wife Lakshmavva about the [[Crime|illegal]] [[mining]] activities resulting in water being contaminated and leading to diseases which destroyed their village inhabitants and also their infant child. Ashwini encourages the villagers to protest against the factory by complaining to the [[District Collector|DC]]'s office. However the next morning, Ashwini finds the village destroyed and reports 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 are in cahoots with them and also reveals they orchestrated the massacre when the villagers were ready to complain against them. They brutally murder Ashwini and bury her. Sanyappa, who escaped from the massacre learns about Bharath and reveals Ashwini's death. Devastated, Bharath and the family planned together to avenge Ashwini's death and distract the police. In a thrilling fight at Madhusudhan's mining den. Bharat 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]] 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.
 
In the [[mid-credits scene]], 3 months later, Vijay Kumar gives a false [[testify|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==
==Cast==
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* [[Sudeep]] as Bharat aka Bachchan
* [[Sudeep]] as Bharath [[Pseudonym|aka]] Bachchan
* [[Jagapathi Babu]] as Vijay Kumar
* [[Jagapathi Babu]] as Vijay Kumar
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] as Ashwini  
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] as Ashwini  
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* [[Bullet Prakash]] as Broker Puttaswamy
* [[Bullet Prakash]] as Broker Puttaswamy
* [[Arun Sagar]] as Assistant CCB Officer
* [[Arun Sagar]] as Assistant CCB Officer
* [[Daisy Shah]] in [[item number]]
* [[Daisy Shah]] as a [[bar dancer]] ([[cameo appearance]] in the [[item song]] "Mysore Pakkalli")
{{colend}}
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==Production==
==Production==
Initially, [[Aindrita Ray]] was approached for the lead female role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/82377.html |title=Shashank picks Andy! |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=23 May 2012 |accessdate=3 June 2012}}</ref> Later [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] was finalized as the leading lady.<ref name="v"/> [[Jagapati Babu]] has been signed up to do a special appearance in film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/actor-jagapathi-babu-to-enter-sandalwood/263324-71-205.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420020708/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/actor-jagapathi-babu-to-enter-sandalwood/263324-71-205.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 April 2013 |title=Jagapathi enters Sandalwood with 'Bachchan- The Angry Young Man' |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=1 June 2012 |accessdate=3 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Jagapathi-Babu-forays-into-Kannada-films/articleshow/13762842.cms |title=Jagapathi Babu forays into Kannada films |work=Times of India|date=2 June 2012 |accessdate=3 June 2012}}</ref> [[P. Ravi Shankar]], [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], and [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]] were roped in to play the roles of the villains.<ref name="v"/> 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<ref>{{cite news |title= Deepa Sannidhi edged out of Bachchan |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Deepa-Sannidhi-edged-out-of-Bachchan/articleshow/14237625.cms |work= The Times of India |date= 19 June 2012}}</ref> The makers had been on the lookout for a suitable replacement, which they found in Bollywood actor [[Tulip Joshi]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Tulip in 'Bachchan — The Angry Young Man'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Tulip-in-Bachchan-The-Angry-Young-Man/articleshow/15140693.cms|work=Times of India|accessdate=25 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/3-shades-of-Sudeeps-character-in-Bachchan/articleshow/19280494.cms|title=3 shades of Sudeep's character in Bachchan - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
Initially, [[Aindrita Ray]] was approached for the lead female role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/82377.html |title=Shashank picks Andy! |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=23 May 2012 |access-date=3 June 2012}}</ref> Later [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] was finalized as the leading lady.<ref name="v"/> [[Jagapati Babu]] has been signed up to do a special appearance in film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/actor-jagapathi-babu-to-enter-sandalwood/263324-71-205.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420020708/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/actor-jagapathi-babu-to-enter-sandalwood/263324-71-205.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 April 2013 |title=Jagapathi enters Sandalwood with 'Bachchan- The Angry Young Man' |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=1 June 2012 |access-date=3 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Jagapathi-Babu-forays-into-Kannada-films/articleshow/13762842.cms |title=Jagapathi Babu forays into Kannada films |work=Times of India|date=2 June 2012 |access-date=3 June 2012}}</ref> [[P. Ravi Shankar]], [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], and [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]] were roped in to play the roles of the villains.<ref name="v"/> 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<ref>{{cite news |title= Deepa Sannidhi edged out of Bachchan |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Deepa-Sannidhi-edged-out-of-Bachchan/articleshow/14237625.cms |work= The Times of India |date= 19 June 2012}}</ref> The makers had been on the lookout for a suitable replacement, which they found in [[Hindi film]] actor [[Tulip Joshi]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Tulip in 'Bachchan — The Angry Young Man'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Tulip-in-Bachchan-The-Angry-Young-Man/articleshow/15140693.cms|work=Times of India|access-date=25 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/3-shades-of-Sudeeps-character-in-Bachchan/articleshow/19280494.cms|title=3 shades of Sudeep's character in Bachchan - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>


==Release==
==Music==
The film made its theatrical release on 11 April 2013 on over 190 theatres.<ref>{{cite news |title= 'Bachchan' Today in 190 Theatres |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/92667.html |publisher= Indiaglitz |date= 11 April 2013 |accessdate= 19 May 2013}}</ref> The satellite rights of the film was sold for {{INRConvert|35|m}}.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-22/news-interviews/38735276_1_kannada-film-3-5-crore-11-crore | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130710025315/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-22/news-interviews/38735276_1_kannada-film-3-5-crore-11-crore | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 July 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Bachchan grosses Rs 8 crore in first week | date=22 April 2013}}</ref> It was made with the budget of {{INRConvert|110|m}} grossed more than {{INRConvert|15|m}} on day one and collected {{INRConvert|80|m}} in the first week. The film grossed {{INRConvert|250|m}} at the box office.
The film has completed 75 days at 15 theaters. The Film also released in [[Dubai]] and other middle eastern countries on 18 April 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=170715|title=Dubai: Kannada movie 'Bachchan' to release across UAE|website=daijiworld.com}}</ref> and also released in [[Germany]] and [[Australia]].<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>
The Telugu dubbed version was released on 17 May 2014 in over 300 theatres.<ref name="Bachchan telugu">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/107523.html|title='Bachchan' to have a big release on 17th|publisher=indiaglitz.com|date=15 May 2014}}</ref>
 
==Response==
The critics appreciated the technical aspects, making style and the camera work of the film. Shekar of OneIndia Entertainment gave a 4/5 and concluded, saying, "Bachchan is a high octane action entertainer with all the commercial elements to impress the mass. Sudeep's performance is the main highlight in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/reviews/2013/bachchan-movie-review-107333.html|title=Bachchan – Movie Review: Sudeep's treat for Ugadi|date=11 April 2013|website=filmibeat.com}}</ref> " Chitraloka also rated a 4/5 saying "Though it is basically an action movie, there is enough of drama, suspense, sentiments, humour and melodies to make it one of the best packaged movies seen in Sandalwood in recent times".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/2735-bachchan-movie-review.html|title=Bachchan Movie Review - chitraloka.com &#124; Kannada Movie News, Reviews &#124; Image|website=chitraloka.com}}</ref> 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".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130415082410/http://www.sify.com/movies/bachchan-review-kannada-15025808.html sify.com]</ref>
 
==Soundtrack==
The soundtrack of the album was released on 10 February 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://southsongs4u.blogspot.in/ |title=Bachchan songs|work=Southsongs4u |access-date=6 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402180105/http://southsongs4u.blogspot.in/ |archive-date=2 April 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The soundtrack of the album was released on 10 February 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://southsongs4u.blogspot.in/ |title=Bachchan songs|work=Southsongs4u |access-date=6 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402180105/http://southsongs4u.blogspot.in/ |archive-date=2 April 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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==Awards and nominations==
==Release==
=== Theatrical ===
The film made its theatrical release on 11 April 2013 on over 190 theatres in [[India]].<ref>{{cite news |title= 'Bachchan' Today in 190 Theatres |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/92667.html |publisher= Indiaglitz |date= 11 April 2013 |access-date= 19 May 2013}}</ref>
 
The film released in [[Dubai]] and other middle eastern countries on 18 April 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=170715|title=Dubai: Kannada movie 'Bachchan' to release across UAE|website=daijiworld.com}}</ref> and also released in [[Germany]] and [[Australia]].<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>
The Telugu dubbed version was released on 17 May 2014 in over 300 theatres.<ref name="Bachchan telugu">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/107523.html|title='Bachchan' to have a big release on 17th|publisher=indiaglitz.com|date=15 May 2014}}</ref>
 
=== Marketing ===
Actor [[V. Ravichandran]] released the [[teaser trailer]] on 31 May 2012 at Gold Finch Hotel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/45262/sandalwood/bachchan-suddep-film-trailer-release-by-vr-news-details |title='Bachchan' Suddep film trailer release by VR |publisher=Supergoodmovies |date=1 June 2012 |access-date=3 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604233532/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/45262/sandalwood/bachchan-suddep-film-trailer-release-by-vr-news-details |archive-date=4 June 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
=== Home media ===
The satellite rights of the film was sold to [[Udaya TV]] for {{INRConvert|35|c}}.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-22/news-interviews/38735276_1_kannada-film-3-5-crore-11-crore | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130710025315/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-22/news-interviews/38735276_1_kannada-film-3-5-crore-11-crore | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 July 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Bachchan grosses Rs 8 crore in first week | date=22 April 2013}}</ref>
 
==Reception==
=== Critical response ===
The critics appreciated the technical aspects, making style and the camera work of the film. Shekar of OneIndia Entertainment gave a 4/5 and concluded, saying, "Bachchan is a high octane action entertainer with all the commercial elements to impress the mass. Sudeep's performance is the main highlight in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/reviews/2013/bachchan-movie-review-107333.html|title=Bachchan – Movie Review: Sudeep's treat for Ugadi|date=11 April 2013|website=filmibeat.com}}</ref> " Chitraloka also rated a 4/5 saying "Though it is basically an action movie, there is enough of drama, suspense, sentiments, humour and melodies to make it one of the best packaged movies seen in Sandalwood in recent times".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/2735-bachchan-movie-review.html|title=Bachchan Movie Review - chitraloka.com &#124; Kannada Movie News, Reviews &#124; Image|website=chitraloka.com}}</ref> 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".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130415082410/http://www.sify.com/movies/bachchan-review-kannada-15025808.html sify.com]</ref> [[Bangalore Mirror]] 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." <ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/bachchan-bachchanesque/articleshow/21207517.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst|title= Bachchan: Bachchanesque|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|access-date=13 April 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>[[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"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bachchan/movie-review/19515331.cms?from=mdr|title= BACHCHAN MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=14 May 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
===Accolades===
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Bachchan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byShashank
Produced byUday K. Mehta
Written byShashank
Starring
Music byV. Harikrishna
CinematographyShekar Chandru
Edited bySri Crazymindz
Production
company
Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers
Release date
  • 11 April 2013 (2013-04-11)[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Budget₹10.5 crore[2] to ₹11 crore [3]
Box office₹20 crore[2][3]

Bachchan is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language psychological-action film directed by Shashank and starring Sudeep, Jagapathi Babu, Bhavana, Parul Yadav, and Tulip Joshi in the lead roles[4] The film features background score and soundtrack composed by V. Harikrishna and cinematography handled by Shekar Chandru.

The film released on 11 April 2013 and was also released in Dubai and other Middle Eastern countries on 18 April 2013.[5] It released in Germany on 22 June 2013, in Perth on 30 June 2013, the film dubbed in Hindi and Telugu version were released with the same name,[6] Melbourne on 6 July 2013,[7] Adelaide on 27 July 2013[8] and in California on 1 November 2013.[9] The core plot of the movie was used in the 2016 Bangladeshi film Mental.[10]

Plot

Bachchan begins with a person murdering Mahesh Deshpande, a Sub-Inspector 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, an investigating officer who interrogates the suspect. In the interrogation room. The person reveals himself as Bharath, who is a real estate dealer where he narrates about 3 suspects: Jayaraj (who is a real estate Kingpin), Dr.Srinivas Iyengar and SI Mahesh Deshpande had tortured Bharath for many days and had brainwashed Anjali to commit suicide.

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 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 learns 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 encourages the villagers to protest against the factory by complaining to the DC's office. However the next morning, Ashwini finds the village destroyed and reports 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 are in cahoots with them and also reveals they orchestrated the massacre when the villagers were ready to complain against them. They brutally murder Ashwini and bury her. Sanyappa, who escaped from the massacre learns about Bharath and reveals Ashwini's death. Devastated, Bharath and the family planned together to avenge Ashwini's death and distract the police. In a thrilling fight at Madhusudhan's mining den. Bharat 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 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.

In the mid-credits scene, 3 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

Production

Initially, Aindrita Ray was approached for the lead female role.[11] Later Bhavana was finalized as the leading lady.[4] Jagapati Babu has been signed up to do a special appearance in film.[12][13] P. Ravi Shankar, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Pradeep Rawat were roped in to play the roles of the villains.[4] 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[14] The makers had been on the lookout for a suitable replacement, which they found in Hindi film actor Tulip Joshi.[15][16]

Music

The soundtrack of the album was released on 10 February 2013.[17]

Bachchan
Soundtrack album by
V. Harikrishna
Released
10 February 2013
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length19:40
LanguageKannada
LabelD Beats
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Hello Hello"Vijay Prakash4:20
2."Onchuru"Sudeep, Indu Nagaraj4:19
3."Sadaa Ninna"Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal4:39
4."Mysore Paakalli"Anuradha Bhat4:01
5."Bachchan Theme"Sudeep2:19
Total length:19:40

Release

Theatrical

The film made its theatrical release on 11 April 2013 on over 190 theatres in India.[18]

The film released in Dubai and other middle eastern countries on 18 April 2013.[19] and also released in Germany and Australia.[7] The Telugu dubbed version was released on 17 May 2014 in over 300 theatres.[20]

Marketing

Actor V. Ravichandran released the teaser trailer on 31 May 2012 at Gold Finch Hotel.[21]

Home media

The satellite rights of the film was sold to Udaya TV for ₹35 crore (US$4.9 million).[22]

Reception

Critical response

The critics appreciated the technical aspects, making style and the camera work of the film. Shekar of OneIndia Entertainment gave a 4/5 and concluded, saying, "Bachchan is a high octane action entertainer with all the commercial elements to impress the mass. Sudeep's performance is the main highlight in the film.[23] " Chitraloka also rated a 4/5 saying "Though it is basically an action movie, there is enough of drama, suspense, sentiments, humour and melodies to make it one of the best packaged movies seen in Sandalwood in recent times".[24] 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".[25] Bangalore Mirror 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." [26]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"[27]

Accolades

Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
61st Filmfare Awards South Best Actor Sudeep Nominated [28]
Best Supporting Actress Parul Yadav Nominated [29]
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Film Uday K. Mehta Nominated [30]
Best Actor Sudeep Nominated
Best Comedian Bullet Prakash Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Parul Yadav Nominated
Best Dance Choreographer Harsha Nominated
Best Cinematographer Shekar Chandru Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Bachchan Movie Reviews, Stills & Wallpapers | Sulekha Movies" – via movies.sulekha.com.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sudeep ruled box-office in 2013 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sandalwood Report Card".
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Bhavana is the third actress in Bachchan". The Times of India. 31 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  5. ↑ "Bachchan Releasing In Dubai - chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image". chitraloka.com.
  6. ↑ "Kannada Movie ' Bachchan' in Perth and Melbourne". India2Australia. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Bachchan to release in Germany and Australia". The Times of India. 10 June 2013. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013.
  8. ↑ "ಅಡಿಲೆಡ್ ಗೆ ಅಡಿಯಿಟ್ಟ ಸುದೀಪ್ 'ಬಚ್ಚನ್' ಚಿತ್ರ". kannada.filmibeat.com. 26 July 2013.
  9. ↑ @KicchaSudeep (31 October 2013). "Bachchangiri Rocks World Wide" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ↑ "- YouTube". YouTube.
  11. ↑ "Shashank picks Andy!". IndiaGlitz. 23 May 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  12. ↑ "Jagapathi enters Sandalwood with 'Bachchan- The Angry Young Man'". CNN-IBN. 1 June 2012. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  13. ↑ "Jagapathi Babu forays into Kannada films". Times of India. 2 June 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  14. ↑ "Deepa Sannidhi edged out of Bachchan". The Times of India. 19 June 2012.
  15. ↑ "Tulip in 'Bachchan — The Angry Young Man'". Times of India. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
  16. ↑ "3 shades of Sudeep's character in Bachchan - Times of India". The Times of India.
  17. ↑ "Bachchan songs". Southsongs4u. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  18. ↑ "'Bachchan' Today in 190 Theatres". Indiaglitz. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  19. ↑ "Dubai: Kannada movie 'Bachchan' to release across UAE". daijiworld.com.
  20. ↑ "'Bachchan' to have a big release on 17th". indiaglitz.com. 15 May 2014.
  21. ↑ "'Bachchan' Suddep film trailer release by VR". Supergoodmovies. 1 June 2012. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  22. ↑ "Bachchan grosses Rs 8 crore in first week". The Times of India. 22 April 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  23. ↑ "Bachchan – Movie Review: Sudeep's treat for Ugadi". filmibeat.com. 11 April 2013.
  24. ↑ "Bachchan Movie Review - chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image". chitraloka.com.
  25. ↑ sify.com
  26. ↑ "Bachchan: Bachchanesque". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 13 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  27. ↑ "BACHCHAN MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  28. ↑ "Best Actor Male". awards.filmfare.com.
  29. ↑ "Best Actor Supporting Role Female". awards.filmfare.com.
  30. ↑ "SIIMA nominees Kannada". siima.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.

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