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Bhagavanth Kesari(2023)

6.3/10
Telugu130 mins

Bhagavanth Kesari (2023) is a 130-minute Telugu film directed by Anil Ravipudi. Starring Sarath Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Sree Leela. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Bhagavanth Kesari stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2023.

Director:Anil Ravipudi
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Prime Video, Sun Nxt
Theatrical Release
19 October 2023
Director
Anil Ravipudi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

Bhagavanth Kesari's life changes after he becomes the guardian of Vijji, his jailer's daughter. He is determined to raise her into a strong woman who wants to join the army. Their story becomes linked to a powerful businessman named Rahul Sanghvi, whose connection to them reveals hidden secrets.

A guardian's fight to protect a girl's future.

Film Details

6.3Rating
130Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date19 October 2023
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known As#NBK108 · #NBK 108 · NBK - Anil Ravipudi Untitled · Bhagawanth Kesari

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticeidentityrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bhagavanth Kesari' is a combination of two words meaning 'God' and 'Lion', symbolizing the protagonist's divine and fierce nature.
  • Director Anil Ravipudi stated the core theme was inspired by the real-life bond between a father and daughter, focusing on empowerment.
  • A major action sequence was shot over 15 days using a special crane to capture dynamic angles of Balakrishna's fight in a warehouse.
  • The character Rahul Sanghvi, played by Arjun Rampal, marks one of the rare Telugu film villain roles performed by a prominent Bollywood actor.
  • The song 'Roar of Kesari' was choreographed by renowned Bollywood choreographer Ganesh Acharya, blending mass and traditional movements.
  • The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed large set resembling a fortress to depict the final confrontation.
  • Despite being an action drama, the film incorporates subtle references to Indian mythology, comparing the hero's journey to that of a protector deity.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Bhagavanth Kesari

Frequently Asked Questions