Bachchan (2013 film)

Bachchan
Directed by	Shashank
Produced by	Uday K Mehta
Written by	Pon Kumaran
Starring	Sudeep Jagapati Babu Bhavana Parul Yadav Tulip Joshi
Music by	V. Harikrishna
Cinematography	Shekar Chandru
Edited by	Sri Crazymindz
Production company	Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers
Release dates	11 April 2013 (2013-04-11)[1]
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Bachchan is a 2013 Kannada action-psychological thriller film directed by Shashank featuring Sudeep, Bhavana, Parul Yadav and Tulip Joshi in the lead roles.^[2] The film features background score and soundtrack composed by V. Harikrishna and cinematography handled by Shekar Chandru. Producer V. Ravichandran released the teaser trailer on 31 May 2012 at Gold Finch Hotel.^[3] The film released on 11 April 2013. The film also released in Dubai and other middle eastern countries on 18 April 2013.^[4] It released in Germany on 22 June 2013,^[5] in Perth on 30 June 2013,^[6] Melbourne on 6 July 2013,^[7] Adelaide on 27 July 2013,^[8] in California on 1 November 2013.^[9] After its massive success in the Karnataka, the movie is released in Hindi on 2 August 2014 by RKD Studios, who have secured the sole and exclusive rights for all Northern Indian Languages of the film. Telugu dubbed version of the film is releasing on 17 May 2014 by Bheemavaram Talkies produced by Tummalapalli Rama Satyanarayana.^[10]

Plot

Bachchan is a simple revenge drama, but it has interesting twists and turns, which make you watch it sitting on the edge of the seat. The story has also made brief references to the current political developments, the issue of alleged mining in Bellary and its adverse effects on the common man. Bharat alias Bachchan (Sudeep) is a kind-hearted real estate businessman, who is the MD of the Bharat property Solutions. He is deeply in love with Ashwini (Bhavna), who is doing MS in Bellary and wants to deliver honest service to the needy. But her wish becomes an obstacle for a mining mafia don Minister Reddy (Pradeep Rawat), who's 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 the corrupt minister and finds that most people who she believed were on her side are actually the minister's men. It is a story of how Bharat takes revenge for the wrongdoings of these men in the movie.

Cast

• Sudeep as Bharath
• Jagapati Babu as Vijayakumar
• Bhavana as Ashwini
• Parul Yadav as Anjali
• Tulip Joshi as Monica
• Nassar as Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar
• Ashish Vidyarthi as Mahesh Deshpande
• P. Ravi Shankar as Jayaraj
• Pradeep Rawat as Minister Reddy
• Daisy Shah in item number
• Ramakrishna
• Jai Jagadish
• Shruthi
• Sadhu Kokila
• Achyuth Kumar
• Arun Sagar
• Bullet Prakash

and others.

Production

Initially Aindrita Ray was approached for the lead female role.^[11] Later Bhavana was finalized as the leading lady.^[2] Jagapati Babu has been signed up to do a special appearance in film.^[12][13] Ravi Shankar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Pradeep Rawat were roped in to play the role of the villains.^[2] For the second lead actress role, an upcoming successful actress Deepa Sannidhi had been signed on first. But however, on 19 June reports came out 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 Bollywood actor Tulip Joshi.^[15]

Release

The film made its theatrical release on 11 April 2013 on over 190 theatres.^[16] The satellite rights of the film was sold for 35 million (US$560,000).^[17] It was made with the budget of 110 million (US$1.7 million) grossed more than 15 million (US$240,000) on day one and collected 80 million (US$1.3 million) in the first week. The film grossed 250 million (US$4.0 million) 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.^[18] and also released in Germany and Australia.^[7] Hindi dubbed version of the film released on 2 August 2013. Telugu dubbed version was released on 17 May 2014 in over 300 theatres.^[19]

Response

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Times of India
One India
Sify

The movie received an overwhelming positive response from the audience and also overwhelming positive verdicts from critics. 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 high octane action entertainer with all the commercial elements to impress the mass. Sudeep's performance is the main highlight in the film.^[20] " 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".^[21] 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".^[22]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the album was released on 10 February 2013.^[23]

Awards & Nominations

GCC Puraskar Media :-

• Blockbuster Movie of The Year ^[24][25]

61st Filmfare Awards South :-

• Best Actor - Kannada - Nominated - Sudeep ^[26]
• Best Supporting Actress – Kannada - Nominated - Parul Yadav ^[27]

3rd South Indian International Movie Awards :-

• Best Film - Nominated - Uday K Mehta "Sri Venkateshwara Krupa Entertainers" ^[28]
• Best Actor - Nominated - Sudeep ^[28]
• Best Comedian - Nominated - Bullet Prakash ^[28]
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) - Won - Parul Yadav ^[28]
• Best Dance Choreographer - Nominated - Harsha for the song "Hello Hello Hello" ^[28]
• Best Cinematographer - Nominated - Shekar Chandru ^[28]

References

External links

• Bachchan at the Internet Movie Database
• rottentomatoes
• Bachchan at AllMovie
• Official website