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| director = [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]] | | director = [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]] | ||
| producer = Uday K. Mehta | | producer = [[Uday K. Mehta]] | ||
| writer = Shashank | | writer = Shashank | ||
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[ | | starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Sudeepa]]|[[Parul Yadav]]}} | ||
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]] | | music = [[V. Harikrishna]] | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = Shekhar Chandra | ||
| editing = Sri Crazymindz | | editing = Sri Crazymindz | ||
| studio = Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers | | studio = Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|04|11|ref1=<ref>{{ | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|04|11|ref1=}} <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bachchan-to-release-on-april-11/articleshow/19003548.cms|title=Bachchan to release on April 11|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 March 2013}}</ref> | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Kannada | | language = Kannada | ||
| budget = ₹10.5 crore<ref name=":0">{{Cite | | budget = ₹10.5 crore<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Sudeep ruled box-office in 2013 |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 |date=18 December 2013 |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 | date=30 December 2013 }}</ref> | ||
| gross = ₹20 crore<ref name=":0" /><ref name="coll" /> | | gross = ₹20 crore<ref name=":0" /><ref name="coll" /> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Bachchan''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Psychological film|psychological]] | '''''Bachchan''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Psychological film|psychological]] [[action film]] written and directed by [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]] and starring [[Sudeepa]], [[Parul Yadav]], [[Jagapathi Babu]], [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]], and [[Tulip Joshi]] in the lead roles.<ref name="v">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Bhavana-is-the-third-actress-in-Bachchan/articleshow/13686748.cms |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=live |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 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 and Australia ([[Perth]], [[Melbourne]] and [[Adelaide]]). The film was successful at the box office.<ref name="The Times of India">{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Bachchan-to-release-in-Germany-and-Australia/articleshow/20521172.cms| 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=live | archive-date=15 June 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Bachchan to release in Germany and Australia | date=10 June 2013}}</ref> The film was dubbed into Telugu and Hindi with the same name and in Tamil as ''Murattu Kaidhi'' in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=S Saraswathi |date=5 March 2015 |title=Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend? |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/which-tamil-film-will-you-watch-this-weekend/20150305.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810091142/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/which-tamil-film-will-you-watch-this-weekend/20150305.htm |archive-date=10 August 2022 |access-date=12 August 2022 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> | |||
The core plot of the movie was used in the 2016 | The core plot of the movie was used in the 2016 Bangladeshi film ''[[Mental (2016 film)|Mental]]''. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
An anonymous person murders [[Sub-Inspector|SI]] Mahesh Deshpande and Dr. Srinivas Iyengar. 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 to investigate, who later interrogates the suspect. In the interrogation room. The person reveals himself as Bharath, a [[real estate]] dealer where he narrates that Jayaraj (a real estate kingpin), Dr. Srinivas Iyengar and SI Mahesh Deshpande 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]] 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 | Vijaykumar investigates the incidents, only to learn from Anjali (who is actually 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 | Ashwini learnt 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 encouraged the villagers to protest against the factory by complaining to the [[District Collector|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 accidentally dies 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. Three months later, Vijay Kumar gives a false [[testify|testimation]] and saves Bharath from prison 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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* [[ | * [[Sudeepa]] as Bharath [[Pseudonym|aka]] Bachchan | ||
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] as Ashwini, Bharath's love interest | |||
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] as Ashwini | * [[Parul Yadav]] as Anjali, Ashwini's younger sister | ||
* [[Parul Yadav]] as Anjali | * [[Jagapathi Babu]] as Vijay Kumar, special branch Investigation officer | ||
* [[P. Ravi Shankar]] as Jayaraj, a land mafia crime boss | |||
* [[Tulip Joshi]] as Monica | * [[Tulip Joshi]] as Monica | ||
* [[Jai Jagadish (Kannada actor)|Jai Jagadish]] as Bharath's father | * [[Jai Jagadish (Kannada actor)|Jai Jagadish]] as Bharath's father | ||
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* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar | * [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar | ||
* [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]] as Minister Madhusudhan | * [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]] as Minister Madhusudhan | ||
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Mahesh Deshpande | * [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Mahesh Deshpande, [[Circle Inspector]] of Police | ||
* [[Ramakrishna (Kannada actor)|Ramakrishna]] as Ramnath (Anjali's father) | * [[Ramakrishna (Kannada actor)|Ramakrishna]] as Ramnath (Anjali's father) | ||
* [[Shruti (actress)|Shruthi]] as Lakshmavva | * [[Shruti (actress)|Shruthi]] as Lakshmi aka Lakshmavva | ||
* [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Sanyappa Gadigi | * [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Sanyappa Gadigi, Lakshmi's husband | ||
* [[Sadhu Kokila]] as Jewellery Store Staff | * [[Sadhu Kokila]] as Jewellery Store Staff | ||
* [[Bullet Prakash]] as Broker Puttaswamy | * [[Bullet Prakash]] as Broker Puttaswamy | ||
* [[Arun Sagar]] as Assistant CCB Officer | * [[Arun Sagar]] as Assistant CCB Officer | ||
*[[Mohan Juneja]] as Jayaraj's Assistant | |||
* [[Daisy Shah]] as a [[bar dancer]] ([[cameo appearance]] in the [[item song]] "Mysore Pakkalli") | * [[Daisy Shah]] as a [[bar dancer]] ([[cameo appearance]] in the [[item song]] "Mysore Pakkalli") | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Initially, [[Aindrita Ray]] was approached for the lead female role. | Initially, [[Aindrita Ray]] was approached for the lead female role. Later [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] was finalized as the leading lady collaborating with [[Sudeepa]] for the second time after [[Vishnuvardhana (film)|Vishnuvardhana]] (2011).<ref name="v"/> [[Jagapati Babu]] has been signed up to do a special appearance in film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jagapathi-babu-joins-the-sets-of-bachchan/articleshow/15290461.cms|title=Jagapathi Babu joins the sets of Bachchan|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=31 July 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= https://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 Cinema]] actress [[Tulip Joshi]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Tulip in 'Bachchan — The Angry Young Man'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/tulip-in-bachchan-the-angry-young-man/articleshow/15140693.cms|work=Times of India|access-date=25 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|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|website=The Times of India|date=30 March 2013 }}</ref> | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The soundtrack | The soundtrack was composed by [[V. Harikrishna]] collaborating with [[Sudeepa]] for the third time after [[Kiccha Huccha]] (2010) and [[Vishnuvardhana (film)|Vishnuvardhana]] (2011). The audio was released by D beats. | ||
{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
| name = Bachchan | | name = Bachchan | ||
| type = | | type = Soundtrack | ||
| artist = [[V. Harikrishna]] | | artist = [[V. Harikrishna]] | ||
| cover = | | cover = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| released = | | released = April 15 2013 | ||
| recorded = | | recorded = D- Beats studio, [[Bangalore]] | ||
| venue = | | venue = | ||
| studio = | | studio = | ||
| genre = [[ | | genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = 19:40 | | length = 19:40 | ||
| language = Kannada | | language = [[Kannada]] | ||
| label = D Beats | | label = D Beats | ||
| producer = | | producer = [[V. Harikrishna]] | ||
| prev_title = | | prev_title = [[Bulbul (2013 film)|Bulbul]] | ||
| prev_year = | | prev_year = 2013 | ||
| next_title = | | next_title = [[Kaddipudi]] | ||
| next_year = | | next_year = 2013 | ||
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio | |||
|{{YouTube| nNdat_N2SCM| Bachchan - Full Album}} | |||
}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| total_length = 19:40 | | total_length = 19:40 | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| title1 = Hello Hello | | title1 = Hello Hello | ||
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| title2 = Onchuru | | title2 = Onchuru | ||
| lyrics2 = | | lyrics2 = | ||
| extra2 = [[ | | extra2 = [[Sudeepa]], [[Indu Nagaraj]] | ||
| length2 = 4:19 | | length2 = 4:19 | ||
| title3 = Sadaa Ninna | | title3 = Sadaa Ninna | ||
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| title5 = Bachchan Theme | | title5 = Bachchan Theme | ||
| lyrics5 = | | lyrics5 = | ||
| extra5 = [[ | | extra5 = [[Sudeepa]] | ||
| length5 = 2:19 | | length5 = 2:19 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Release== | ==Release== | ||
=== Theatrical === | === Theatrical === | ||
The film made its theatrical release on 11 April 2013 on over 190 theatres in [[India]]. | 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.<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="The Times of India"/> | ||
The Telugu dubbed version was released on 17 May 2014 in over 300 theatres. | |||
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=" | |||
The Telugu dubbed version was released on 17 May 2014 in over 300 theatres. | |||
=== Marketing === | === Marketing === | ||
Actor [[V. Ravichandran]] released the [[teaser trailer]] on 31 May 2012 at Gold Finch Hotel. | Actor [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] released the [[teaser trailer]] on 31 May 2012 at Gold Finch Hotel. | ||
=== Home media === | === Home media === | ||
The satellite rights of the film | The satellite and digital rights of the film were acquired by [[Udaya TV]] and [[Sun NXT]] for {{INRConvert|3.33|c}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/bachchan-fetches-record-price/articleshow/21275671.cms|title=Bachchan fetches record price|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=24 November 2012}}</ref> | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
=== Critical response === | === Critical response === | ||
''Bachchan'' received positive reviews from critics who appreciated its technical aspects, Sudeep's performance, action sequences, direction and visual style. | |||
''[[Sify.com|Sify]]'' gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "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>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/bachchan-review-kannada-15025808.html |title=Movie Review : Bachchan |website= [[Sify]] |access-date=9 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130415082410/http://www.sify.com/movies/bachchan-review-kannada-15025808.html |archive-date=15 April 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "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|title= Bachchan: Bachchanesque|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|access-date=13 April 2013}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "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 news|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}}</ref> | |||
===Accolades=== | ===Accolades=== | ||
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! Ref. | ! Ref. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|rowspan=2| | |rowspan=2|[[61st Filmfare Awards South]] | ||
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor]] | |[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Sudeepa]] | ||
|{{nom}} | |{{nom}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awards.filmfare.com/kanadda/best-actor-male.php|title=Best Actor Male|publisher=awards.filmfare.com}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awards.filmfare.com/kanadda/best-actor-male.php|title=Best Actor Male|publisher=awards.filmfare.com|access-date=2 July 2014|archive-date=14 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714232452/http://awards.filmfare.com/kanadda/best-actor-male.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada|Best Supporting Actress]] | |[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada|Best Supporting Actress]] | ||
| [[Parul Yadav]] | | [[Parul Yadav]] | ||
|{{nom}} | |{{nom}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awards.filmfare.com/kanadda/best-actor-supporting-female.php|title=Best Actor Supporting Role Female|publisher=awards.filmfare.com}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awards.filmfare.com/kanadda/best-actor-supporting-female.php|title=Best Actor Supporting Role Female|publisher=awards.filmfare.com|access-date=2 July 2014|archive-date=14 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714165340/http://awards.filmfare.com/kanadda/best-actor-supporting-female.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|rowspan=6| | |rowspan=6|[[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards]] | ||
|Best Film | |Best Film | ||
|Uday K. Mehta | |Uday K. Mehta | ||
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|Best Actor | |Best Actor | ||
| | |Sudeepa | ||
|{{nom}} | |{{nom}} | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|2498312|Bachchan}} | * {{IMDb title|2498312|Bachchan}} | ||
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| Bachchan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shashank |
| Produced by | Uday K. Mehta |
| Written by | Shashank |
| Starring | |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
| Cinematography | Shekhar Chandra |
| Edited by | Sri Crazymindz |
Production company | Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| 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 written and directed by Shashank and starring Sudeepa, Parul Yadav, Jagapathi Babu, Bhavana, and Tulip Joshi in the lead roles.[4] 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 and Australia (Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide). The film was successful at the box office.[5] The film was dubbed into Telugu and Hindi with the same name and in Tamil as Murattu Kaidhi in 2015.[6] The core plot of the movie was used in the 2016 Bangladeshi film Mental.
Plot[edit | edit source]
An anonymous person murders SI Mahesh Deshpande and Dr. Srinivas Iyengar. 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, a real estate dealer where he narrates that Jayaraj (a real estate kingpin), Dr. Srinivas Iyengar and SI Mahesh Deshpande 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 actually 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 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 accidentally dies 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. Three months later, Vijay Kumar gives a false testimation and saves Bharath from prison 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[edit | edit source]
- Sudeepa as Bharath aka Bachchan
- Bhavana as Ashwini, Bharath's love interest
- Parul Yadav as Anjali, Ashwini's younger sister
- Jagapathi Babu as Vijay Kumar, special branch Investigation officer
- P. Ravi Shankar as Jayaraj, a land mafia crime boss
- Tulip Joshi as Monica
- Jai Jagadish as Bharath's father
- Sudha Belawadi as Bharath's mother
- Nassar as Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar
- Pradeep Rawat as Minister Madhusudhan
- Ashish Vidyarthi as Mahesh Deshpande, Circle Inspector of Police
- Ramakrishna as Ramnath (Anjali's father)
- Shruthi as Lakshmi aka Lakshmavva
- 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
- Mohan Juneja as Jayaraj's Assistant
- Daisy Shah as a bar dancer (cameo appearance in the item song "Mysore Pakkalli")
Production[edit | edit source]
Initially, Aindrita Ray was approached for the lead female role. Later Bhavana was finalized as the leading lady collaborating with Sudeepa for the second time after Vishnuvardhana (2011).[4] Jagapati Babu has been signed up to do a special appearance in film.[7] 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.[8] The makers had been on the lookout for a suitable replacement, which they found in Hindi Cinema actress Tulip Joshi.[9][10]
Music[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by V. Harikrishna collaborating with Sudeepa for the third time after Kiccha Huccha (2010) and Vishnuvardhana (2011). The audio was released by D beats.
| Bachchan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | April 15 2013 | |||
| Recorded | D- Beats studio, Bangalore | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 19:40 | |||
| Language | Kannada | |||
| Label | D Beats | |||
| Producer | V. Harikrishna | |||
| V. Harikrishna chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Official audio | ||||
| nNdat_N2SCM Bachchan - Full Album at YouTube | ||||
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hello Hello" | Vijay Prakash | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Onchuru" | Sudeepa, Indu Nagaraj | 4:19 |
| 3. | "Sadaa Ninna" | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | 4:39 |
| 4. | "Mysore Paakalli" | Anuradha Bhat | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Bachchan Theme" | Sudeepa | 2:19 |
| Total length: | 19:40 | ||
Release[edit | edit source]
Theatrical[edit | edit source]
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.[11] and also released in Germany and Australia.[5] The Telugu dubbed version was released on 17 May 2014 in over 300 theatres.
Marketing[edit | edit source]
Actor V. Ravichandran released the teaser trailer on 31 May 2012 at Gold Finch Hotel.
Home media[edit | edit source]
The satellite and digital rights of the film were acquired by Udaya TV and Sun NXT for ₹3.33 crore (US$470,000).[12]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical response[edit | edit source]
Bachchan received positive reviews from critics who appreciated its technical aspects, Sudeep's performance, action sequences, direction and visual style.
Sify gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "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".[13] Bangalore Mirror gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "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".[14] The Times of India gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "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".[15]
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Sudeepa | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Parul Yadav | Nominated | [17] | |
| 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Film | Uday K. Mehta | Nominated | [18] |
| Best Actor | Sudeepa | Nominated | ||
| Best Comedian | Bullet Prakash | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Parul Yadav | Nominated | ||
| Best Dance Choreographer | Harsha | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematographer | Shekar Chandru | Nominated |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bachchan to release on April 11". The Times of India. 16 March 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sudeep ruled box-office in 2013". The Times of India. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sandalwood Report Card". 30 December 2013.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Bachchan to release in Germany and Australia". The Times of India. 10 June 2013. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013.
- ↑ S Saraswathi (5 March 2015). "Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ "Jagapathi Babu joins the sets of Bachchan". The Times of India. 31 July 2012.
- ↑ "Deepa Sannidhi edged out of Bachchan". The Times of India. 19 June 2012.
- ↑ "Tulip in 'Bachchan — The Angry Young Man'". Times of India. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
- ↑ "3 shades of Sudeep's character in Bachchan". The Times of India. 30 March 2013.
- ↑ "Dubai: Kannada movie 'Bachchan' to release across UAE". daijiworld.com.
- ↑ "Bachchan fetches record price". Bangalore Mirror. 24 November 2012.
- ↑ "Movie Review : Bachchan". Sify. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ↑ "Bachchan: Bachchanesque". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ↑ "BACHCHAN MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ↑ "Best Actor Male". awards.filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- ↑ "Best Actor Supporting Role Female". awards.filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- ↑ "SIIMA nominees Kannada". siima.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Bachchan on IMDb
- Bachchan at Rotten Tomatoes