| Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Purushotham Raaj |
| Written by | Purushotham Raaj |
| Produced by | Snehal Jangala Karthik Mudumbi Shashidhar Kasi |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Goutham George |
| Edited by | Garry BH |
| Music by | Score: Sricharan Pakala Songs: Sricharan Pakala Vijai Bulganin |
Production companies | Million Dreams Creations Vijaya Saraaga Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana (transl. Magnifying glass Bhaskar Narayana) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language mystery thriller drama film directed by Purushotham Raaj and stars Shiva Kandukuri and Rashi Singh.[1] The film was released on 1 March 2024.
Plot
[edit]Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana is about a village detective who gets involved in a case through a sequence of events. The basic setup showcases the disturbing truth that these are not ordinary murders but acts of human sacrifice as part of black magic rituals. Whether this rookie detective solves this issue is the basic crux of the film. Bhaskar navigates this dark mystery and hunts down the perpetrators. Will he be successful in solving this mystery behind the murders? Will he nab the serial killer against all odds?
Cast
[edit]- Shiva Kandukuri as Detective "Bhoothaddam" Bhaskar Narayana
- Rashi Singh as Lakshmi
- Devi Prasad as CI Danava Shankaracharyulu
- Arun Kumar as Detective "Watson" Prasad, Bhaskar Narayana's trusted assistant and best friend.
- Shiva Kumar as Indrajith
- Varshini Sounderajan as Rudraveni
- Shafi as John Philip
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi as D. Gangadhara Rao, Bhaskar Narayana's father
- Kalpalatha as Bhaskar Narayana's mother.
- Roopalakshmi as Lakshmi and Sravani's mother.
- Divija Prabhakar as Sravani, Lakshmi's elder sister and Bhaskar Narayana's close friend.
- Ananth
- Prabhakar as SI Mohammad Ali.
- Venkatesh Kakumanu as Kishore, Sravani's boyfriend.
- Chaitanya Sagiraju
- Gaurav Dasari as Mark Joseph
- Ambati Sreenu
- Satya Srinivas
- Pranavi
- Kamal
- Gururaj Manepalli as Dr. Nataraj
- Paul Ramu as Satish
Soundtrack
[edit]The songs were composed by Sricharan Pakala and Vijai Bulganin.[2]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dappukotti Cheppukona" | Bhaskarabhatla | Vijai Bulganin | Anurag Kulkarni | 5:07 |
| 2. | "Kaka" | Suresh Banisetti | Vijai Bulganin | Rahul Sipligunj | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana" | Purushotham Raaj Suresh Banisetty | Sricharan Pakala | Sricharan Pakala | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Shiva Trap Trance" | Chaitanya Prasad | Sricharan Pakala | Kaala Bhairava | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 16:55 | ||||
Release and reception
[edit]Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana was released on 1 March 2024.[3] The film premiered on Aha on 22 March 2024.[4][5]
A critic from the Deccan Chronicle rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, "Bhoothadham Bhaskar Narayana" is a commendable addition to the Telugu crime thriller genre, offering ample thrills and suspense. It's a must-watch for those craving a gripping thriller experience".[6] A critic from The Hans India wrote that "Ultimately, the film not only successfully sustains a solid level of intrigue until the end but also attests to the director's mastery in holding suspense, making 'Bhaskar Narayan's Bhutaddham' a promising and memorable addition to the Telugu thriller landscape".[7] A critic from 123Telugu rated the film 2.75 out of 5 and wrote that "On the whole, Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana has a fascinating premise, but the narration isn’t great enough to take the film to the next level".[8] A critic from The Times of India rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that "Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana stands out for its innovative blend of detective storytelling with mythological elements".[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Nicodemus, Paul (1 March 2024). "A trailblazing fusion of tradition and technology unveiled in Indian cinema". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 23 October 2023 – via www.jiosaavn.com.
- ^ "Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana gets a release date". Cinema Express. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Telugu crime thriller Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana arrives on OTT space | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT". 123telugu.com. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (16 March 2024). "Shiva Kandukuri's Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana gets OTT release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Sharma, Bhavana. "Bhoothadham Bhaskar Narayana: A new age thriller with interesting twists". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (1 March 2024). "'Bhoothadham Bhaskar Narayana' review: Promising addition to thriller landscape". The Hans India. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Review : Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana – Thrills to an extent". 123telugu. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Nicodemus, Paul (1 March 2024). "Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana Movie Review : A mythological detective thriller with a cultish twist". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 March 2024.