''Bachchan'' is a 2013 Indian

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directed by

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and starring

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, and

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in the lead roles The musical score and soundtrack were composed by

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and cinematography was handled by Shekar Chandru. ''Bachchan'' was released on 11 April 2013 in

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and was also released in

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and other countries like Germany and Australia (

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and

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). The film was a successful at box office. The film was dubbed into Telugu and Hindi with the same name and in Tamil as ''Murattu Kaidhi'' in 2015. The core plot of the movie was used in the 2016 Bangladeshi film ''

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''.

Plot

An anonymous person murders SI Mahesh Deshpande and Dr. Srinivas Iyengar. After an intense cat-and-mouse chase from the police. The person gets caught in the truck accident and is taken into custody. The CBI appoints Vijaykumar to investigate, who later interrogates the suspect. In the interrogation room. The person reveals himself as Bharath, a real estate dealer where he narrates that Jayaraj (a real estate kingpin), Dr. Srinivas Iyengar and SI Mahesh Deshpande had tortured Bharath for many days and had brainwashed Anjali to commit suicide during their wedding anniversary. Vijaykumar investigates the incidents, only to learn from Anjali (who is actually alive) and a psychiatrist that Bharath has

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, which resulted in him thinking that Anjali was killed by them. Bharath is admitted to

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where he undergoes treatment but escapes from the asylum where he tracks Jayaraj at his nightclub and whisks him away in a sheep truck. After a complaint from a lawyer due to a minor accident. Vijay Kumar deduces that Bharath is pretending to be ill and the murders were planned by him, his and Anjali's family. Vijay Kumar brings Bharath and Anjali's family where they divulge the truth behind these murders. Bharath was in love with Anjali's sister Ashwini, who is completing her MS in Bellary. Ashwini learnt from Sanyappa and his wife Lakshmavva about the illegal

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activities resulting in water being contaminated and leading to diseases which destroyed their village inhabitants and also their infant child. Ashwini encouraged the villagers to protest against the factory by complaining to the DC. However, the next morning, Ashwini found the village destroyed and reported to SI Deshpande where she is taken to Madhusudhan, who is a cabinet minister along with his partner Jayaraj. It is revealed that Deshpande and Dr. Iyengar were in cahoots with them and also revealed that they orchestrated the massacre when the villagers were ready to complain against them. They brutally killed Ashwini and buried her. Sanyappa, who escaped from the massacre learnt about Bharath and revealed Ashwini's death. Devastated, Bharath and the family planned together to avenge Ashwini's death and distract the cops. After revealing the truth, Anjali tells that Bharath has brought Jayaraj and Madhusudhan at the latter's mining den where Vijay Kumar heads towards the mines. At the mines, Bharath kills Madhusudhan and Jayaraj by using the Haul truck, thereby avenging Ashwini's death. Sanyappa accidentally dies by burning the truck. Bharath surrenders to the police and the

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reports about Jayaraj and Madhusudhan's death in the accident at their mining. The mining is seised and strict actions will be taken against the miners for any harmful activities. Three months later, Vijay Kumar gives a false testimation and saves Bharath from prison term, believing that he did the right thing in killing the anti-social elements. Bharath is released from custody and reunited with his family.

Cast

as Bharath aka Bachchan *

as Ashwini, Bharath's love interest *

as Anjali, Ashwini's younger sister *

as Vijay Kumar, special branch Investigation officer *

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as Jayaraj, a land mafia crime boss *

as Monica *

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as Bharath's father *

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as Bharath's mother *

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as Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar * Pradeep Rawat as Minister Madhusudhan *

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as Mahesh Deshpande,

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of Police *

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as Ramnath (Anjali's father) * Shruthi as Lakshmi aka Lakshmavva *

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as Sanyappa Gadigi, Lakshmi's husband *

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as Jewellery Store Staff *

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as Broker Puttaswamy *

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as Assistant CCB Officer * Mohan Juneja as Jayaraj's Assistant *

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as a bar dancer (

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in the

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"Mysore Pakkalli")

Production

Initially,

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was approached for the lead female role. Later

was finalized as the leading lady collaborating with

for the second time after

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(2011).

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has been signed up to do a special appearance in film.

, and Pradeep Rawat were roped in to play the roles of the villains. For the second lead actress role, an upcoming successful actress,

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, had been signed on first. However, on 19 June, reports came out that the actress had been ousted following a change in the script and instead,

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had been reportedly roped in. The makers had been on the lookout for a suitable replacement, which they found in

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actress

Music

The soundtrack was composed by

collaborating with

for the third time after Kiccha Huccha (2010) and

(2011). The audio was released by D beats.

Release

Theatrical

The film made its theatrical release on 11 April 2013 on over 190 theatres in

. The film released in

and other middle eastern countries on 18 April 2013. and also released in

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and

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. The Telugu dubbed version was released on 17 May 2014 in over 300 theatres.

Marketing

Actor V. Ravichandran released the

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on 31 May 2012 at Gold Finch Hotel.

Home media

The satellite and digital rights of the film were acquired by

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and

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for .

Reception

Critical response

''Bachchan'' received positive reviews from critics who appreciated its technical aspects, Sudeep's performance, action sequences, direction and visual style. ''

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'' gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "Sudeep comes out on the top with his brilliant performance, both in acting and in action sequences. When it comes to action movies, it could be one of Sudeep's best". ''

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'' gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "Shashank has shown conviction in the screenplay he created. He manages to tell a story without action being too overpowering. If you enjoy action and surprises, look no further than Bachchan. Make sure the AC is working in the theatre though". ''

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'' gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "Sudeep has done a commendable job as Bharath. Parul impresses you with her excellent dialogue delivery and expression. Ravishankar is amazing as a villain. Music by V Harikrishna has some catchy tunes. Cinematography by Shekhar Chandra is impressive. All credit to Imran".

Accolades

References

External links

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