Bhimaa: A disgusting cop story with silly mystical touch
Kannada director A Harsha's attempt to infuse supernatural elements into a routine cop story falls flat, leaving audiences disappointed
By : BVS Prakash
Update: 2024-03-08 08:53 GMT
Rating: 1.5 stars
After a slew of disasters like 'Ramabanam' and 'Pakka Commercial', popular actor Gopichand returns with a cop story, but it leaves the audience in despair. He teams up with Kannada director A Harsha to come up with a unique police story, but he would realize his folly sooner than later.
Plot
After a slew of disasters like 'Ramabanam' and 'Pakka Commercial', popular actor Gopichand returns with a cop story, but it leaves the audience in despair. He teams up with Kannada director A Harsha to come up with a unique police story, but he would realize his folly sooner than later.
Plot
The story is about a fearless cop (Gopichand) who arrives in Anantapur and takes on the might of a smuggler (Mukesh Tiwari). He beats up goons and falls in love with Malavika Nair. Meanwhile, he gets to know that a temple of Lord Shiva has been closed by authorities. He is asked to open it as he helps open a school after shutting down a liquor shop. He also reconnects with his brother (played by Gopichand), who keeps his distance from him due to his aggressive nature. Will they reunite, and will he be able to find the mystery behind the closed temple? Watch in theaters.
Analysis
Harsha tries to blend supernatural elements into a routine cop story to dish out a larger-than-life movie, but it makes a mockery of Lord Shiva. If they thought that releasing 'Bhimaa' during Mahasivarathri today in two Telugu states would give them a fillip, they were mistaken. All those references go kaput due to barbaric and over-the-top mystical villains. It has become a practice for Telugu filmmakers to invoke Hindu Gods like Lord Shiva, and this time they brought in Lord Parasuram. But this awful plot of an Ayurveda practitioner (Nasser) conducting human trials on kids to find a drug (Sanjeeveeni) which defies death for human beings is unbelievable. Above all, this film makes a mockery of Aghoras who are hailed as ascetic Shaivite Sadhus who sit beside temples and do a few tantric practices. The big surprise for the audience is Gopichand playing dual roles. Expectedly, one fearless and another one timid who can't express even his love like in hundreds of dual role movies.
However, the sibling bonding fails to strike a chord since it looks more contrived than real. Invoking spirits is another silly idea that goes awry. Villain Nasser says it is Astadigbandham for the hero in the climax but it is a thorough suffering for the audience who can't move an inch and are stuck to their seats for over two hours watching a clichéd fare of a ghost, of a cop returning to avenge his death. Trying to use chantings of Lord Shiva to enhance the heroism of the protagonist is outdated. Priya and Malavika have nothing much to do, while Vennela Kishore's comedy is stale and crap. Even police station scenes talking about honest police duty don't gel with the proceedings.
Performance
Gopichand impresses in action episodes, but it is just a routine cop role. While his softer role is not properly established. He looks menacing in the climax and fits the bill.
Verdict
Kannada director Harsha, who is known for supernatural thrillers in Sandalwood, delivers a disappointing film. Trying to blend mystical elements with a cop story falls flat. It will be difficult for even Lord Shiva to help him score a hit in Telugu.
Analysis
Harsha tries to blend supernatural elements into a routine cop story to dish out a larger-than-life movie, but it makes a mockery of Lord Shiva. If they thought that releasing 'Bhimaa' during Mahasivarathri today in two Telugu states would give them a fillip, they were mistaken. All those references go kaput due to barbaric and over-the-top mystical villains. It has become a practice for Telugu filmmakers to invoke Hindu Gods like Lord Shiva, and this time they brought in Lord Parasuram. But this awful plot of an Ayurveda practitioner (Nasser) conducting human trials on kids to find a drug (Sanjeeveeni) which defies death for human beings is unbelievable. Above all, this film makes a mockery of Aghoras who are hailed as ascetic Shaivite Sadhus who sit beside temples and do a few tantric practices. The big surprise for the audience is Gopichand playing dual roles. Expectedly, one fearless and another one timid who can't express even his love like in hundreds of dual role movies.
However, the sibling bonding fails to strike a chord since it looks more contrived than real. Invoking spirits is another silly idea that goes awry. Villain Nasser says it is Astadigbandham for the hero in the climax but it is a thorough suffering for the audience who can't move an inch and are stuck to their seats for over two hours watching a clichéd fare of a ghost, of a cop returning to avenge his death. Trying to use chantings of Lord Shiva to enhance the heroism of the protagonist is outdated. Priya and Malavika have nothing much to do, while Vennela Kishore's comedy is stale and crap. Even police station scenes talking about honest police duty don't gel with the proceedings.
Performance
Gopichand impresses in action episodes, but it is just a routine cop role. While his softer role is not properly established. He looks menacing in the climax and fits the bill.
Verdict
Kannada director Harsha, who is known for supernatural thrillers in Sandalwood, delivers a disappointing film. Trying to blend mystical elements with a cop story falls flat. It will be difficult for even Lord Shiva to help him score a hit in Telugu.