Bhageeratha(2005)
Bhageeratha is a 2005 Telugu action drama film directed by Rasool Ellore. The film stars Ravi Teja, Shriya Saran, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The story follows Chandu, a young man from the island of Krishna Lanka, who travels to Hyderabad to force a powerful IAS officer to fulfill a 20-year-old promise to build a bridge. The film explores themes of broken promises, revenge, and a son's love. It features a mix of action, comedy, and emotional drama. The film was released on October 13, 2005, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5, MX Player, Plex, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 13 October 2005
- Director
- Rasool Ellore
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Chandu's father has waited 20 years for a bridge to connect their island to the mainland. The only way to cross is by boat, and many people die. Chandu goes to the city to find the IAS officer who promised to build the bridge. But the officer hates the village and refuses. Chandu must use his brains to trick him into keeping his promise.
“A son's love builds a bridge.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhageeratha
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Nassar & Brahmanandam (37 films together), and Sunil & Sunil Varma (27 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned with a different title, 'Sikander', before being changed to 'Bhageeratha'.
- It was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, with the Tamil version titled 'Jilla'.
- Director Rasool Ellore worked as an assistant director for several years before making his directorial debut with this film.
- The Hindi dubbed version, 'The Return of Sikander', was released directly for television and home video markets.
- A key action sequence in the film was choreographed by stunt director Peter Hein, known for his work in South Indian cinema.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Chakri, included a song that became popular on radio channels at the time.
- Despite its theatrical release, the film later gained a cult following through television reruns, especially in rural areas.