Bhagavanth Kesari
- 2023
- 2h 44m
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5.8/10
5.2K
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Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari is adamant about getting even with a powerful businessman who cost him money. He is prepared to square off against the formidable foe and resolve their issues ami... Read allNelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari is adamant about getting even with a powerful businessman who cost him money. He is prepared to square off against the formidable foe and resolve their issues amicably.Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari is adamant about getting even with a powerful businessman who cost him money. He is prepared to square off against the formidable foe and resolve their issues amicably.
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Balagam Sanjay Krishna
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- (as Sanjay Krishna)
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Nelokanda Bhagavanth Kesari (NBK) is in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He bonds with the Jailer's young daughter during his term and looking at his good nature, the Jailer too helps in getting him released early. After the Jailer's unexpected demise, Bhagavanth Kesari takes it upon himself to raise the young girl by becoming her father figure. She grows up with a psychological fear which becomes Kesari's mission to solve and make her join the army as per her dad's wishes. How Bhagavanth Kesari faces a villain from his past while prepping his daughter to join army and how long does it take for the villain to realise his mistake to mess with Bhagavanth again, forms rest of the story.
Anil Ravipudi has once again come up with his usual blend of humor and fan service along with the usual dosage of cringe. With NBK in the lead, he has fairly succeeded in doing full fan service in presenting him. Rather than talking about the flaws in the script, it's better to highlight the stuff Anil Ravipudi is able to insert in a Balayya film, which otherwise wouldn't be something the audience expect to see. Unleashing Balayya early on, it's commendable that the big climax fight is shared with SreeLeela than going solo and it worked. Not having the usual song breaks with a heroine was another achievement indeed and even that contributed to a smooth watch.
The first half was over the top and few funny scenes do evoke some laughs. But it takes a while to get used to Anil Ravipudi's narrative here as he tends to try a lot in elevating the character of Bhagavanth Kesari. What was usually a an interval block twist in these mass films, is revealed much early in a random scene. It is in the second half where the film ups it's entertainment quotient and all the action blocks work really well, especially the bus fight. Women empowerment and women safety to a lesson about bad touch, Balayya does all of that with his usual stuff and even gets beaten up by the villain which is the rarest of things to happen in a Balayya film. May be that is what sets this film apart from the usual Balayya lot. In the end, Balayya entertains and that's a win for Anil Ravipudi as well as the audience.
Anil Ravipudi has once again come up with his usual blend of humor and fan service along with the usual dosage of cringe. With NBK in the lead, he has fairly succeeded in doing full fan service in presenting him. Rather than talking about the flaws in the script, it's better to highlight the stuff Anil Ravipudi is able to insert in a Balayya film, which otherwise wouldn't be something the audience expect to see. Unleashing Balayya early on, it's commendable that the big climax fight is shared with SreeLeela than going solo and it worked. Not having the usual song breaks with a heroine was another achievement indeed and even that contributed to a smooth watch.
The first half was over the top and few funny scenes do evoke some laughs. But it takes a while to get used to Anil Ravipudi's narrative here as he tends to try a lot in elevating the character of Bhagavanth Kesari. What was usually a an interval block twist in these mass films, is revealed much early in a random scene. It is in the second half where the film ups it's entertainment quotient and all the action blocks work really well, especially the bus fight. Women empowerment and women safety to a lesson about bad touch, Balayya does all of that with his usual stuff and even gets beaten up by the villain which is the rarest of things to happen in a Balayya film. May be that is what sets this film apart from the usual Balayya lot. In the end, Balayya entertains and that's a win for Anil Ravipudi as well as the audience.
"Bhagavanth Kesari" offers a refreshing change with Bala Krishna portraying a character more suitable for his age, a welcome departure from his usual roles. Unfortunately, Kajol Aggarwal's potential is underutilized, leaving her with an unremarkable role that fails to make an impact.
Anil Ravi Pudi's direction shines in the first half, which is filled with intrigue and excitement. However, the second half of the movie takes a disappointing turn, becoming rather dull.
SS Thaman's music is a letdown, with the exception of "Roar of Kesari," which stands out. Sree Leela delivers a strong performance, but her youthful appearance contrasts with her character's maturity.
The action sequences, though entertaining, lack logic and physics, but they still manage to engage the audience. The villain's acting falls within the realm of mediocrity.
Overall, "Bhagavanth Kesari" can be described as a family entertainer, suitable for a one-time watch. It's a film that showcases Bala Krishna's age-appropriate role but falls short in utilizing the potential of its cast and soundtrack, ultimately leaving room for improvement.
Anil Ravi Pudi's direction shines in the first half, which is filled with intrigue and excitement. However, the second half of the movie takes a disappointing turn, becoming rather dull.
SS Thaman's music is a letdown, with the exception of "Roar of Kesari," which stands out. Sree Leela delivers a strong performance, but her youthful appearance contrasts with her character's maturity.
The action sequences, though entertaining, lack logic and physics, but they still manage to engage the audience. The villain's acting falls within the realm of mediocrity.
Overall, "Bhagavanth Kesari" can be described as a family entertainer, suitable for a one-time watch. It's a film that showcases Bala Krishna's age-appropriate role but falls short in utilizing the potential of its cast and soundtrack, ultimately leaving room for improvement.
This movie has message for daughters, but Not Impressed with Sreleela at all, she is simply overhyped and overrated and wasn't able to match up to the acting that the movie deserved and she is filled with overacting, which is a big no for this movie. She has nothing better to offer seriously. She doesn't suit for acting oriented movies or big budget films at all. The real star is director Anil and ballayya Garu for making this movie. They are at their best. Waiting for new Ballaya film soon. Hopefully have a bigger film next time. This movie was a little boring and monotonous in middle but overall average. Happy dussera to all.
Songs could have been avoided, not necessary really to put Sreleela dance as she's not that great as well. But nice attempt at the movie by Anil Sir and Ballayya.
Songs could have been avoided, not necessary really to put Sreleela dance as she's not that great as well. But nice attempt at the movie by Anil Sir and Ballayya.
Oh, what a cinematic masterpiece we have here! The story is an absolute gem, filled with groundbreaking, never-before-seen plot twists that will surely blow your mind... if you've been living under a rock for the past century. And who doesn't love those silly, forced elements that make you question your life choices?
The narration, oh, the narration! It's a comedy goldmine that will have you in stitches from start to finish... or maybe not, because apparently, the jokes are so advanced that they're on a whole other level. We should all take a moment to appreciate Bala Krishna's valiant effort. His looks and acting are just okay, but let's not forget his courageous attempt at speaking in Telangana slang, which is obviously a linguistic masterpiece.
And now, Kajal, the shining star of this film. Her impeccable acting skills and stunning looks are truly a sight to behold. I mean, who doesn't find her utterly irritating? It's almost like she's trying to be a comedian or something.
Sri Leela, on the other hand, got a role that showcased her unparalleled talent in dancing but left a lot to be desired in the acting department. Who needs a good actor when you've got the moves, right?
Let's not forget the music and cinematography, which are just the epitome of mediocrity. I mean, who needs memorable melodies or visually stunning scenes when you can settle for just "average"?
Last but not least, the direction. It's so refreshingly routine that you'll be left wondering if you accidentally stumbled into the wrong theater and ended up watching a "How to Make a Generic Movie 101" tutorial instead. Bravo!
The narration, oh, the narration! It's a comedy goldmine that will have you in stitches from start to finish... or maybe not, because apparently, the jokes are so advanced that they're on a whole other level. We should all take a moment to appreciate Bala Krishna's valiant effort. His looks and acting are just okay, but let's not forget his courageous attempt at speaking in Telangana slang, which is obviously a linguistic masterpiece.
And now, Kajal, the shining star of this film. Her impeccable acting skills and stunning looks are truly a sight to behold. I mean, who doesn't find her utterly irritating? It's almost like she's trying to be a comedian or something.
Sri Leela, on the other hand, got a role that showcased her unparalleled talent in dancing but left a lot to be desired in the acting department. Who needs a good actor when you've got the moves, right?
Let's not forget the music and cinematography, which are just the epitome of mediocrity. I mean, who needs memorable melodies or visually stunning scenes when you can settle for just "average"?
Last but not least, the direction. It's so refreshingly routine that you'll be left wondering if you accidentally stumbled into the wrong theater and ended up watching a "How to Make a Generic Movie 101" tutorial instead. Bravo!
Just couldn't finish full movie. Protoganist is a violant maniac and movie was clearly trying to justify this non sense character. Its one thing to fight to save someone's life but totally wrong to hit somebody for merely using bad words against you.
Also, its unfathomable for even a villain to kill his own son just for the sake some monetary gain.
Typical scenes in movie seems again like a superhero strength of a 60+ years old progonist who will not even take a single hit and kill people like ants. This is usual formula of indian movies and unfortunately thats what is bringing money into the business. People simply don't like sensible stories and thats really worrisome for talented directors. Its probably one of the worst times in movie history.
Also, its unfathomable for even a villain to kill his own son just for the sake some monetary gain.
Typical scenes in movie seems again like a superhero strength of a 60+ years old progonist who will not even take a single hit and kill people like ants. This is usual formula of indian movies and unfortunately thats what is bringing money into the business. People simply don't like sensible stories and thats really worrisome for talented directors. Its probably one of the worst times in movie history.
Did you know
- TriviaNBK dubbed for himself in the dubbed Hindi version for the first time in this film.
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, the BBFC initially classified this film 15 uncut. The distributor requested a cuts list for 12A, but the BBFC refused to offer cuts because the changes would be extensive and could damage the integrity of the film. However, the distributor chose to make their own cuts, removing a number of scenes of strong violence, and submitted a new version of the film for classification. This edit also received a 15 classification. The distributor chose to make cuts to this version, removing further scenes of violence in order to obtain their preferred classification of 12A. An uncut 15 classification was available.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Unstoppable with NBK: Unstoppable Limited Edition Episode 1 (2023)
- SoundtracksGanesh Anthem
Composed by S. Thaman
Lyrics by Shyam Kasarla
Performed by Kareemulla, Maneesha Pandranki
Duration: 4:38
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $88,320
- Runtime
- 2h 44m(164 min)
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