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A Love Story
Kannada · Drama
2h 9m · 14 Dec 2018
Music: Ravi Shankar | DOP: Jagadish Cheekati | Writer: Ram Vamsi Krishna, Ram Gopal Varma
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Bhairava Geetha is a romantic action drama centered around Bhairava, a rugged and intense man who falls in love with Geetha. The story explores their tumultuous relationship set against a backdrop of violence and revenge. As Bhairava fights to protect Geetha and their love, the narrative delves into themes of loyalty, honor, and the cost of vengeance.
Bhairava Geetha attempts to blend intense action sequences with a romantic storyline, but the screenplay struggles to maintain a consistent tone throughout. The first half sets up the characters and their motivations with a slow pace, focusing heavily on establishing the emotional connection between the leads. However, the narrative picks up in the second half with more action and conflict, though some scenes feel stretched and repetitive.
The film's pacing is uneven, with moments of high tension followed by prolonged melodramatic sequences that affect the overall engagement. The songs, composed by Ravi Shankar, are situational but do not leave a lasting impact, while the background score complements the mood during action scenes effectively. Cinematography by Jagadish Cheekati captures the rustic and raw atmosphere well, adding to the film's gritty feel.
Overall, while the film has its moments of intensity and emotional depth, it falls short in screenplay tightness and narrative cohesion, resulting in a mixed viewing experience.
Dhananjay: Delivered a powerful and intense portrayal of Bhairava, effectively conveying the character's ruggedness and emotional turmoil.
Irra Mor: Showed vulnerability and charm as Geetha, though her role was somewhat underwritten.
Kalpalatha: Provided solid support in a pivotal role, adding depth to the family dynamics.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Siddhartha Thatholu's direction shows promise in handling intense emotional and action sequences, but the writing lacks the tightness needed to keep the narrative consistently engaging. The film suffers from pacing issues and uneven tone shifts.
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.75 / 5 | |
| 3.25 / 5 |
Our Rating
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally praised Dhananjay's performance and the film's raw visual style but pointed out the uneven screenplay and pacing as major drawbacks. The music and songs received mixed reviews, with the background score being a redeeming factor during action scenes.
Final Box-Office Result
Bhairava Geetha released on 14 December 2018 (2018).
Bhairava Geetha is declared a FLOP at the box office.
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Bhairava Geetha directed by Siddhartha Thatholu. Produced by Bhasker Rashi, Abhishek Nama, Ram Gopal Varma.
Bhairava Geetha stars Dhananjay, Irra Mor, Kalpalatha.
Tollybo rates Bhairava Geetha 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Bhairava Geetha composed by Ravi Shankar.
Bhairava Geetha — Genre: Drama, Runtime: 129 minutes, Language: Kannada.