Bachi (2000) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Bachi (2000) Review
Bachi (2000) (Telugu action) — directed by Puri Jagannadh. Starring Jagapati Babu, Neelambari, Prakash Raj. A police officer in the special branch, Bhaskar Chenmai, alias Bachi (Jagapathi Babu) one day receives a boy Habibi (Master Teja) from a courier from Dubai. Claiming that his mother had told him that Jagapati Babu is his father, the boy starts addressing him as father. The uncomfortable Bachi tries ... Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE. Released: 9 Nov 2000. Runtime: 2h 20m.
Bachi(2000)
Telugu · Action
2h 20m · 9 Nov 2000
Writer: Ramana Chintapally, Puri Jagannadh
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Bachi is an action drama revolving around the protagonist's struggle against injustice and his fight to protect his loved ones, showcasing themes of family, loyalty, and courage.
Jagapati Babu: Strong and intense portrayal of the lead character, delivering emotional depth and action sequences effectively.
Neelambari: Supportive role with limited scope but performed adequately.
Prakash Raj: Powerful antagonist role with convincing menace and screen presence.
Puri Jagannadh: Provided solid character support with his usual flair.
Jagapati Babu: Comedic relief with decent timing.
Neelambari: Supporting role executed well.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Jagapati Babu's performance
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Strong antagonist portrayal by Prakash Raj
- ✓Puri Jagannadh's direction style
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Lack of novelty in screenplay
- ✕Underdeveloped female lead
- ✕Technical aspects like cinematography not very impressive
🎬 Direction & Writing
Puri Jagannadh delivered a typical commercial entertainer with a focus on action and drama, though the narrative lacked freshness and depth in writing.
📰 Critic Reviews
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 0 | |
| 0 | |
| 40 | |
| 4.8 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
No centers data available.
No awards data available.
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics
The film received mixed reviews, with praise for performances, especially Jagapati Babu and Prakash Raj, but criticism for its routine plot and lack of technical finesse.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Bachi release in theatres?▾
Bachi released on 9 November 2000 (2000).
Is Bachi a hit or flop?▾
Bachi is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Bachi online? OTT release date?▾
Bachi is available on Sun NXT, Vi Movies and TV, MX Player from 13 May 2017.
Who directed Bachi?▾
Bachi directed by Puri Jagannadh.
Who are the main cast members of Bachi?▾
Bachi stars Jagapati Babu, Neelambari, Prakash Raj.
What is the Tollybo rating for Bachi?▾
Tollybo rates Bachi 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
What is the genre and runtime of Bachi?▾
Bachi — Genre: Action, Runtime: 140 minutes, Language: Telugu.