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Bimbisara(2022)

6.8/10
Telugu146 mins

Bimbisara (2022) is a 146-minute Telugu film directed by Mallidi Vassishta. Starring Catherine Tresa, Samyuktha Menon and Prakash Raj. With an audience rating of 6.8/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office, Bimbisara stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2022.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
SSonyLIVfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony Liv
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
5 August 2022
Director
Mallidi Vassishta
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A cruel ancient king is suddenly sent to the present day. He discovers a greedy doctor has been waiting for his arrival. The king must now navigate the modern world while confronting those who seek his power.

An ancient king trapped in a modern world.

Film Details

6.8Rating
146Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 August 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director Mallidi Vassishta worked as an assistant director for over 15 years before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • Actor Kalyan Ram, who plays the lead, also produced the film under his own banner NTR Arts.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a massive specially constructed set resembling an ancient fort, which took over 45 days to build.
  • A real sword used in the film, modeled on historical designs, was later displayed at a promotional event for fans to see.
  • The soundtrack features a devotional song 'Shiva Shankara' that trended on music streaming platforms shortly after release.
  • Despite being a period fantasy, the film avoided using computer graphics for many action scenes, preferring practical stunts and sets.
  • The character name Bimbisara is inspired by an actual ancient Indian emperor of the Magadha kingdom, though the story is fictional.

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