Bachchan (2013 film)

Bachchan
File:Bachchan poster.jpg Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Shashank
Produced by	Uday K. Mehta
Written by	Shashank
Starring	Sudeep Jagapathi Babu Bhavana Parul Yadav Tulip Joshi
Music by	V. Harikrishna
Cinematography	Shekar Chandru
Edited by	Sri Crazymindz
Production company	Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers
Release date	11 April 2013 (2013-04-11)
Country	India
Language	Kannada
Budget	₹10.5 crore to ₹11 crore
Box office	₹20 crore

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 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. 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, Melbourne on 6 July 2013, Adelaide on 27 July 2013 and in California on 1 November 2013. The core plot of the movie was used in the 2016 Bangladeshi film Mental.

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

• Sudeep as Bharath aka Bachchan
• Jagapathi Babu as Vijay Kumar
• Bhavana as Ashwini
• Parul Yadav as Anjali
• 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
• P. Ravi Shankar as Jayaraj
• Ramakrishna as Ramnath (Anjali's father)
• Shruthi as Lakshmavva aka Lakshmi
• Achyuth Kumar as Sanyappa Gadigi (Lakshmi's husband)
• Sadhu Kokila as Jewellery Store Staff
• Bullet Prakash as Broker Puttaswamy
• Arun Sagar as Assistant CCB Officer
• Daisy Shah as a bar dancer (cameo appearance in the item song "Mysore Pakkalli")

Production

Initially, Aindrita Ray was approached for the lead female role. Later Bhavana was finalized as the leading lady. Jagapati Babu has been signed up to do a special appearance in film. P. Ravi Shankar, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Pradeep Rawat were roped in to play the roles of the villains. For the second lead actress role, an upcoming successful actress, Deepa Sannidhi, had been signed on first. However, on 19 June, reports came out that the actress had been ousted following a change in the script and instead, Pranitha Subhash had been reportedly roped in The makers had been on the lookout for a suitable replacement, which they found in Hindi film actor Tulip Joshi.

Music

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

Bachchan
Soundtrack album by V. Harikrishna
Released	10 February 2013
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	19:40
Language	Kannada
Label	D Beats

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Hello Hello"	Vijay Prakash	4:20
2.	"Onchuru"	Sudeep, Indu Nagaraj	4:19
3.	"Sadaa Ninna"	Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal	4:39
4.	"Mysore Paakalli"	Anuradha Bhat	4:01
5.	"Bachchan Theme"	Sudeep	2:19
Total length:			19:40

Release

Theatrical

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

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

Marketing

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

Home media

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

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. " 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". 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". 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." The Times of India scored the film at 4 out of 5 stars and says "Sudeep has done a commendable job as Bharath. Parul impresses you with her excellent dialogue delivery and expression. Ravishankar is amazing as a villain. Music by V Harikrishna has some catchy tunes. Cinematography by Shekhar Chandra is impressive. All credit to Imran"

Accolades

Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
61st Filmfare Awards South	Best Actor	Sudeep	Nominated
	Best Supporting Actress	Parul Yadav	Nominated
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Film	Uday K. Mehta	Nominated
	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

External links

• Bachchan on IMDb
• rottentomatoes
• Bachchan at AllMovie
• bachchanthemovie.com