Bhagavanth Kesari
- 2023
- 2h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
4.9K
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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.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 7 nominations total
Balagam Sanjay Krishna
- Antagonist
- (as Sanjay Krishna)
- Director
- Writer
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- 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
Featured review
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.
- chand-suhas
- Nov 25, 2023
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- Gross worldwide
- $88,320
- Runtime2 hours 44 minutes
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