Bhimaa
Bhimaa is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action drama film directed by A. Harsha and produced by K. K. Radhamohan. It stars Gopichand in a dual role along with Priya Bhavani Shankar, Malvika Sharma, Nassar, Naresh, Poorna, Vennela Kishore, Raghu Babu, Mukesh Tiwari, Chammak Chandra, Niharika Konidela and Rohini.
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| Directed by | A. Harsha |
| Produced by | K. K. Radhamohan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Swamy J. Gowda |
| Edited by | Tammiraju |
| Music by | Ravi Basrur |
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Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹28 crore[2] |
| Box office | ₹14.5 crore[2] |
Bhimaa was released on 8 March 2024 where it received mixed to negative reviews from critics and bombed at the box office.
Plot edit
Bhimaa and Ramaa were twins who were separated due to an incident in their childhood. Bhimaa was a strict police officer, while Rama was a devoted Brahmin priest. One day, when Ramaa learned that Bhimaa was tragically killed, he realized the mistake of his hostility and hatred towards Bhimaa. Afterwards, Bhimaa's spirit enters Ramaa's body and the possessed Ramaa (Bhimaa) kills the villains, thus avenging the deaths of Bhimaa and his love interest, Vidya, and the death of the children.
Cast edit
- Gopichand in a dual role as Bhimaa and Ramaa
- Priya Bhavani Shankar as Pari, Ramaa's love interest
- Malvika Sharma as Vidya, Bhimaa's love interest
- Vennela Kishore
- Subhalekha Sudhakar
- Raghu Babu
- Nassar as Ravindra Varma
- Naresh
- Mukesh Tiwari as Bhavani
- Chammak Chandra
- Poorna
- Rohini
- Sarayu
Production edit
Development edit
Bhimaa was officially announced on 12 June 2023, on the occasion of Gopichand's 44th birthday.[3] On 10 August 2023, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Malvika Sharma were announced as the leading actresses.[4][5]
Soundtrack edit
The music and the background score of the film is composed by Ravi Basrur.[6] The first single, 'Yedo Yedo Maaya' was released on 9 February,[7] and the second single, 'Gaali Soundullo' was released on 21 February.[8] This was followed by the 'Rage of Bhimaa,' the film's third single on 7 March.[9]
Release edit
Theatrical edit
Bhimaa was released in theatres worldwide on 8 March 2024.[10] 'Bhimaa was released in theaters worldwide on March 8, 2024, instead of the originally scheduled date of February 16, 2024, due to unforeseen circumstances.[11]
Home media edit
The digital streaming rights were acquired by Disney Plus Hotstar and Star Maa acquired the satellite rights.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Bhimaa". British Board of Film Classification.
- ^ a b "Bhimaa, Gaami Box Office Collection Day 10", koimoi.com, 18 March 2024, retrieved 12 April 2024
- ^ "Gopichand's next with A Harsha titled 'Bhimaa'". The Hindu. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Makers Of Gopichand's Bhimaa Rope In Priya Bhavani Shankar, Malvika Sharma For Film". Times Now. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Priya Bhavani Shankar and Malvika Sharma join forces with Gopichand in his 31st film 'Bhimaa'". Times of India. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Bhimaa: KGF composer Ravi Basrur commences work on Gopichand's cop saga with A Harsha". ottplay.com. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Bhimaa: Yedo Yedo Maaya elevates melodious feel - Telugu News". IndiaGlitz.com. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "New single 'Galli Soundullo' from Gopichand's Bhimaa out". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ B, Satya (7 March 2024). "The Rage Of Bhimaa: Highly Energetic". Gulte. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "Gopichand's Bhimaa gets new release date". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Official: Gopichand's Bhimaa postponed to a new release date". 123Telugu. 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Gopichand's Bhimaa secures OTT and satellite partners". 123telugu.com. 7 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.