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Baachi(2000)

7.5/10
Telugu135 mins

Baachi (2000) is a 135-minute Telugu film directed by Puri Jagannadh. Starring Prakash Raj, Neelambari and Kota Srinivasa Rao. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Baachi stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2000.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 November 2000
Director
Puri Jagannadh
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 15m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A police officer receives a young boy who claims he is his father. Though he tries to distance himself, he grows close to the child. His investigation into the boy's past leads to an arrest, but the true villain may still be at large.

A tough cop. A boy who calls him dad. A dangerous secret.

Film Details

7.5Rating
135Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date9 November 2000
Also Known AsBaachi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
familyidentityjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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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.

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