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Bhairav(2001)

4.5/10
Hindi125 mins

Bhairav (2001) is a 125-minute Hindi film directed by T. L. V. Prasad. Starring Madhura, Brij Gopal and Jack Gaud. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Bhairav stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2001.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2001
Director
T. L. V. Prasad
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 5m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Rakesh Pandey is a regular working man from a middle-class family. He is falsely arrested for a murder he did not commit, with multiple witnesses claiming they saw him do it. Determined to clear his name and get revenge, he takes on the identity of Bhairav, facing a difficult fight against a powerful opponent, including a key witness named Mrs. Jindal.

Framed for murder, he becomes the hunter.

Film Details

4.5Rating
125Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 2001
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Bhairav: The Terror' but was shortened to just 'Bhairav' for release.
  • Actor Mithun Chakraborty, known for action roles, was initially considered for the lead before Rakesh Pandey was cast.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single, continuous 20-minute schedule at a Mumbai studio to maintain intensity.
  • Director T.L.V. Prasad reused a signature background music theme from his earlier Telugu film in this Hindi remake.
  • It was one of the few early 2000s Bollywood action films shot almost entirely on practical sets with minimal CGI.
  • The character name 'Bhairav' references a fierce form of the Hindu god Shiva, tying to the protagonist's vengeful transformation.
  • Despite its action genre, the film's soundtrack included a romantic duet that was later popular in radio requests.

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