Baachi(2000)
Baachi is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Jagapathi Babu, Neelambari, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The story follows a carefree police officer whose life turns upside down when a young boy claims to be his son. The film blends slapstick comedy with emotional family drama. It was noted for its lighthearted tone and Jagapathi Babu's comedic performance. Baachi was released in 2000 and remains a popular comedy film in Telugu cinema.
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- Theatrical Release
- 9 November 2000
- Director
- Puri Jagannadh
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
A lazy police officer named Bachi enjoys his bachelor life. One day, a young boy appears and calls him 'Dad.' Bachi tries everything to get rid of the boy, but the boy refuses to leave. As Bachi investigates, he discovers the boy is in danger from a local gangster. Bachi must choose between his freedom and protecting the child.
“A cop, a kid, and a crazy comedy”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Baachi
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Kota Srinivasa Rao (24 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Ali (16 films together), Prakash Raj & Puri Jagannadh (15 films together), Prakash Raj & Jagapathi Babu (11 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Kota Srinivasa Rao (10 films together), and Prakash Raj & Ali (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bachi' is a colloquial Telugu term meaning 'lucky' or 'fortunate', reflecting the protagonist's unexpected turn of life.
- This was one of the earliest major roles for actor Prakash Raj in a Puri Jagannadh film, beginning a frequent director-actor collaboration.
- The young actor Master Teja, who played Habibi, was primarily known as a child dancer and this was a rare acting-centric role for him.
- The movie's plot involving a child arriving via courier was considered a novel and humorous narrative device at the time of its release.
- Composer Chakri, known for his peppy numbers, provided the music, but the soundtrack did not achieve the same blockbuster status as some of his other works.
- The film is set against the backdrop of a big lottery win, a theme that resonated with popular cinema tropes of sudden wealth and its dangers.
- Director Puri Jagannadh has mentioned in interviews that the film was an experiment in blending emotional drama with his signature action style.