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Badri(2001)

6.7/10
Tamil160 mins

Badri (2001) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by P. A. Arun Prasad. Starring Vijay, Bhoomika Chawla and Monal. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Badri stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 April 2001
Director
P. A. Arun Prasad
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

Badri is a reckless young man who disappoints his father. To win over a wealthy girl, he pretends to be rich himself. When his brother gets injured, Badri steps into a kickboxing championship to redeem himself, finally earning his father's respect and returning the love of his loyal neighbor.

A troublemaker fights for family and love.

Film Details

6.7Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 April 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsBadhri

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityredemption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Badri' is a reference to the Hindu deity Lord Badrinath, symbolising the protagonist's journey from mischief to righteousness.
  • This was the first Tamil film for actress Monal, who was cast after being spotted in a popular soft drink advertisement.
  • Director P.A. Arun Prasad was an assistant to director S. Shankar before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • The film's soundtrack by Vidyasagar became a major hit, with the song 'Kadhalikum Pennin' remaining popular for years.
  • A key fight scene was shot in a real, functioning textile market in Chennai, causing a temporary disruption to local business.
  • The movie marked one of the earliest on-screen pairings of Vijay and Bhumika Chawla, who would reunite in the successful 'Ghilli'.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, cementing Vijay's status as a rising 'mass hero' in Tamil cinema.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Badri

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