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Just don't call him ... Bbuddah
Hindi · Action, Comedy, Crime
1h 58m · 1 Jul 2011
Writer: Puri Jagannadh
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap is an action-comedy centered around an aging yet formidable gangster, played by Amitabh Bachchan, who returns to the Mumbai underworld to settle scores and protect his legacy. The story unfolds with a mix of humor, emotional moments, and high-octane action sequences, as the protagonist confronts younger rivals and navigates the challenges of his past and present.
The movie offers a nostalgic trip with Amitabh Bachchan reprising a vintage-style action hero role, blending old-school charm with contemporary filmmaking. The screenplay is straightforward, focusing on punch dialogues and stylized action, though it tends to rely heavily on formulaic tropes. The pacing is uneven; the first half is engaging with a good mix of humor and setup, while the second half shifts towards more intense action but loses some narrative momentum.
The songs and music are minimal and do not significantly impact the film's mood or storytelling. The background score supports the action scenes effectively but lacks memorable themes. Overall, the film banks on Amitabh Bachchan's charisma and the director's flair for mass entertainment rather than a tightly woven story or innovative screenplay.
Amitabh Bachchan: Charismatic and commanding, Amitabh carries the film with his screen presence and dialogue delivery.
Hema Malini: Provides a graceful and dignified presence, though with limited scope.
Sonu Sood: Effective as the antagonist, bringing intensity to his role.
Sonal Chauhan: Offers a youthful charm but with a relatively minor role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Puri Jagannadh delivers a commercial entertainer that caters to fans of mass action films. His direction emphasizes style and star power over narrative depth, focusing on creating memorable moments for the lead actor.
| Source | Rating |
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| 3.25 / 5 | |
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Our Rating
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally appreciated Amitabh Bachchan's return to a vintage action avatar and the film's entertaining moments but criticized the predictable storyline and lack of strong supporting performances. The film was seen as a niche entertainer for fans rather than a universally appealing movie.
Final Box-Office Result
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap released on 1 July 2011 (2011).
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap is available on Netflix. OTT date will be updated soon.
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap directed by Puri Jagannadh.
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Sonu Sood, Sonal Chauhan, Prakash Raj.
Tollybo rates Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap — Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Runtime: 118 minutes, Language: Hindi.