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Bagheera (2024 film)

Bagheera[4] is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language superhero film[5] written & directed by Dr. Suri, from a story by Prashanth Neel, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur. It stars Sriimurali, alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Prakash Raj, Sudha Rani, Ramachandra Raju, Achyuth Kumar and Rangayana Raghu. The music is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, while cinematography and editing are handled by A. J. Shetty and Pranav Sri Prasad.[6][7][8][9]

Bagheera
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDr. Suri
Screenplay byDr. Suri
Dialogues byDr. Suri
Story byPrashanth Neel
Produced byVijay Kiragandur
StarringSriimurali
Rukmini Vasanth
Prakash Raj
Achyuth Kumar
Rangayana Raghu
Ramachandra Raju
CinematographyA. J. Shetty
Edited byPranav Sri Prasad
Music byB. Ajaneesh Loknath
Production
company
Release date
  • 31 October 2024 (2024-10-31)
Running time
158 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Budget₹40 crores [2]
Box officeest.₹6.30 crores (2 day)[3]

Bagheera is released on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Diwali, to positive reviews from critics.[10]

Premise

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Vedanth Prabhakar, who leads a dual life as an IPS officer and a crime-fighting vigilante called Bagheera, strikes against criminals by brutally killing them, leading the police to hunt down Bagheera.

Cast

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Production

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The film was announed in December 2020.[13][14] Principal photography began with a muhurat shot on 20 May 2022 at Bangalore.[15] The film was mainly shot in Hyderabad and in the outskirts of Bangalore, Visakhapatnam and Mysore.[16] Some key portions were shot in Goa in October 2022.[17] Sriimurali suffered a bone fracture and muscle tear in his knee, while filming an action sequence in January 2023.[18] Shooting resumed in May 2023.[19] In April 2024, Sriimurali was again injured for the second time.[20][21] The film was wrapped up by July 2024.[22]

Marketing

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A teaser trailer of the film was released on 17 December 2023 on occasion of Sriimurali's birthday.[23] A trailer of the film was released on October 21 2024.[24][25]

Release

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The film was released on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Diwali in Kannada, along with its Telugu dubbed version.[10][26] The film was earlier stated to release in mid-2023, but was later postponed.[8]

Home media

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The digital rights of the film were sold to Netflix.[27]

Reception

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Prathibha Joy of OTTplay gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Bagheera is well-written, well-executed and well-acted. Yes, it is dark in tone, but not in the Neel template. It’s a film about a vigilante who operates at night. It is action-heavy and leaves one wanting more."[28] S. Sridevi of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Bagheera offers a good theatrical experience and now is a good time to roll a red-carpet to our very own homegrown superhero, Bagheera."[29]

Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Are you a superhero fan who loves watching the good guy take down villains to save the day? Then this "namma" very own superhero, Bagheera is here, armed with just the right powers to deliver justice his way—no compromises till the end."[30] Pranathi A.S of Deccan Herald gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Bagheera is a well-made action drama with a gripping screenplay. Prashanth Neel’s ability to write a simple yet engrossing story is commendable."[31]

A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Writer-director Dr Suri crafts a superhero who is both relatable and infused with commercial appeal, essential for an overall entertaining experience, albeit one that treads familiar ground."[32] Sanjay Ponnappa of India Today gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bagheera is worth a watch and makes for a thrilling theatre experience this Diwali. Fans of the superhero genre, don’t miss this “Desi Batman x Black Panther” film. Concepts like this are rare in India, and Bagheera certainly deserves appreciation; with a pinch of patience and understanding."[33]

Vivek M.V of The Hindu wrote "Directed by Dr Suri, Srii Murali’s ‘Bagheera’ is an entertaining superhero story of a masked vigilante, elevated by Chethan D Souza’s stunts and Ajaneesh Loknath’s terrific score."[34] Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times wrote "Bagheera is a homegrown Batman film that is mostly entertaining and a new genre for Kannada filmgoers to explore."[35]

Boxoffice

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Bagheera grossed ₹3.05 crore (US$370,000) worldwide on its opening day, Kannada version collected ₹2.55 crore (US$310,000) alone.[36] ₹3.25 crore (US$390,000) collected on second day.[37]

References

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  1. ^ "Revealed: Run-time of Sriimurali's action-packed superhero flick Bagheera". ottplay.com. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Bagheera 2024: Release date, trailer, plot, cast, budget, OTT partner and more". OTT Play. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  3. ^ "ಎರಡನೇ ದಿನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿತು 'ಬಘೀರ'ನ ಅಬ್ಬರ; ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ವಿವರ". Tv9 Kannada. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  4. ^ "Roaring Star Sriimurali's Bagheera is sole Kannada film on list of top 20 most anticipated movies of 2024". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  5. ^ "Bagheera teaser - A superhero-like Sriimurali sets out to seek vigilante justice in the actioner". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  6. ^ "Watch: 'Bagheera' teaser out, Srii Murali-starrer promises high-octane action". India Today. 2023-12-17. Archived from the original on 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  7. ^ "Bagheera". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2024-08-18. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  8. ^ a b "Bagheera Teaser OUT! Sriimurali's Roaring Comeback Is Raw And Mysterious. Fans Scream 'Waiting Anna'". Times Now. 2023-12-17. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  9. ^ "ಪ್ರಶಾಂತ್ ನೀಲ್ ಕಥೆ, ಡಾ ಸೂರಿ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನ, ಶ್ರೀಮುರಳಿ ಹೀರೋ...! 'Bagheera Movie ರಿಲೀಸ್‌ಗೆ ಕಾದು ಕುಳಿತ ಫ್ಯಾನ್ಸ್!". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  10. ^ a b "Bagheera release date: Sriimurali's actioner to hit theatres on THIS date". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  11. ^ "Srii Murali ನಟನೆಯ, ಪ್ರಶಾಂತ್ ನೀಲ್ ಕಥೆ ಬರೆದಿರುವ 'ಬಘೀರ' ಸಿನಿಮಾದ ಪೋಸ್ಟ್‌ ಪ್ರೊಡಕ್ಷನ್‌ ಕೆಲಸ ಶುರು!". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  12. ^ a b c d Service, Express News (2024-10-28). "'Bagheera' represents everyman as a superhero". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  13. ^ "Sriimurali's next titled, Bagheera, to be helmed by Dr Suri". Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  14. ^ "Makers of KGF announce new film Bagheera with Sriimurali, see poster". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  15. ^ "KGF 2 makers announce next film Bagheera with muhurat shot". India Today. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  16. ^ ANI (2022-05-20). "'KGF' director Prashanth Neel announces his new film 'Bagheera'". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  17. ^ "Sriimurali shoots in Goa for Bagheera". Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  18. ^ "Actor Sri Murali gets injured on the sets of 'Bagheera'". Times of India. 13 January 2023.
  19. ^ "Sriimurali to resume shooting for Bagheera". The Times of India. 2023-05-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  20. ^ "SriiMurali gets injured while performing action sequence in 'Bagheera'". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  21. ^ "Srii Murali interview: On 'Bagheera', battling injuries, and his camaraderie with Prashanth Neel". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  22. ^ "It's a Wrap For Sriimurali's Bagheera, In Post-Production Now". News18. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  23. ^ "Bagheera teaser to be unveiled on December 17". The New Indian Express. 2023-12-16. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  24. ^ "Bagheera Trailer Unveiled! Roaring Star Sriimurali And Prashanth Neel's Film Promises Thrills". Times Now. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  25. ^ "Bagheera Trailer: Sriimuralis Action-Packed Avatar Is Mind-Blowing - Watch". Zee News. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  26. ^ "Bagheera: Hombale Films, the studio behind KGF, Kantara and Salaar, announces release date of next big title". The Indian Express. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  27. ^ "Bagheera OTT release: Sriimurali's action thriller to be the first Kannada movie to stream on Netflix?". Pinkvilla.
  28. ^ "Bagheera movie review: Sriimurali and Dr Suri deliver a grounded, perfectly well-balanced origin story for this superhero". OTTplay.
  29. ^ "Bagheera Movie Review: Bagheera review: Sriimurali shines as superhero in a template commercial movie". The Times of India.
  30. ^ "Bagheera Movie Review: Srii Murali Roars In This 'Namma' Very Own Superhero Flick Penned By Prashanth Neel". Times Now.
  31. ^ "'Bagheera' movie review: Srii Murali wins hearts as a sharp-witted superhero". Deccan Herald.
  32. ^ "Bagheera Movie Review: Sriimurali shines in a superhero tale with spectacular action and genuine emotion". The New Indian Express.
  33. ^ "Bagheera review: Srii Murali's grit elevates a bold yet imperfect film". India Today.
  34. ^ "'Bagheera' movie review: Srii Murali roars in this action-packed superhero saga". The Hindu.
  35. ^ "Bagheera movie review: Sriimurali shines in Prashanth Neel's homegrown Batman flick". Hindustan Times.
  36. ^ "'Bagheera' box office day collection day 1: Sriimurali starrer mints Rs 2.80 crore on the opening day". The Times of India. 2024-11-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  37. ^ "ಎರಡನೇ ದಿನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿತು 'ಬಘೀರ'ನ ಅಬ್ಬರ; ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ವಿವರ". Tv9 Kannada. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
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