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Bagheera(2023)

7.0/10
Tamil147 minsdirect-to-OTT

The lead roles in the thriller film Bagheera are played by Prabhu Deva and Amyra Dastur, under the direction of Adhik Ravichander.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
3 March 2023
Director
Adhik Ravichander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 27m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A man who believes he is saving other men starts killing women who have more than one relationship. The story follows the hunt to discover his identity and the reasons behind his violent actions.

A killer who thinks he's saving men.

Film Details

7.0Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date3 March 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsBhagheera · Bhageera · Baheera · Bageera

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengecorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bagheera

Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prabhu Deva (11 films together), Nassar & Srikanth (6 films together), Srikanth & Sonia Agarwal (3 films together), Ramya Nambeesan & Nassar (2 films together), Nassar & Sanchita Shetty (2 films together), and Nassar & Sonia Agarwal (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bagheera' is a reference to the black panther from The Jungle Book, symbolising the protagonist's dark, predatory nature.
  • Director Adhik Ravichandran also co-wrote the screenplay, marking a shift from his previous work in more lighthearted, commercial films.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with key sequences filmed at the Madras Christian College campus.
  • Actor Srikanth, who plays a pivotal role, was reportedly cast after the director saw his performance in a different thriller genre film.
  • The film's background score uses a recurring, unsettling piano motif to highlight the protagonist's psychological state.
  • Despite its thriller plot, the film incorporates elements of Tamil commercial cinema, like a dedicated 'intro song' for the hero.
  • The climax sequence required over a week of night shoots to achieve the specific lighting and atmospheric effects the director wanted.

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