Movie Review: Bichagadu
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Vijay Antony, Sathna, Deepa Ramanujam, Bhagavath, Muthuraman and Others.
Music: Prasanna Kumar
Dialogues: Bashasri
Producers: Chadalavada Padmavathi - Fathima Vijay Anthony
Story, Screenplay & Direction: Shasi
Music Director-turned-Hero Vijay Antony became familiar to Telugu Audience with the thriller flick 'Salim'. 'Bichagadu' is the dubbed version of Tamil super hit 'Pichaikaran'. Director Shasi (Venkatesh starrer Seenu fame) wielded the megaphone for this project. Let's see what 'Bichagadu' has to offerâ¦
Synopsis:
Arun (Vijay Antony), a billionaire, who returns India after completing higher studies in Foreign. Just when he was about to take over the reins of the family-run business, Arun's Mother goes into coma due to the accident which took place in the factory. Doctors declare they were helpless and can't give any assurance on her health condition. That's when, A Sage advices Arun to lead the life of a beggar for 48 days to see his Mom gain conscious. Believing it, Arun handsomer the responsibility of his business to his Cousin and dares to live like a beggar. Did Arun complete the 48 days deeksha successfully? Was his Mother able to recover after it? Know more details in theaters screening 'Bichagadu'!
Performances:
Vijay Antony can't emote and hence he don't suit all kinds of roles. Being aware of his drawbacks, He is very particular about choosing only serious/moody characters. That's how Vijay Antony became a major asset to 'Bichagadu'. He acted as per the requirement of the subject and audience would connect well with his role. Especially, He does well in the emotional scenes.
Heroine Sathna did a fine job. The Actor who played Hero's Uncle is pretty good. Rest of the actors have done justice to their roles.
Pros:
Vijay Antony
Screenplay
Background Score
Cons:
Tamil Flavour
Illogical Scenes
Technicalities:
Vijay Antony is equally impressive as a Music Director. Background Score provided by him stands out as a highlight. Songs were decent. Camera Work is good. Dubbing could have been better. Director Shasi has done a lot of home work for 'Bichagadu'. Particularly, He left a mark of his own with the screenplay. Too much melodrama, Tamil nativity and Illogical Scenes act like spoilers.
Analysis:
A Foreign-return Billionaire turns Beggar for a period of 48 days for the sake of his bed-ridden Mother? The plot itself is so interesting and something no one has attempted so far. That's why, Vijay Anthony and Director Shasi deserves a pat of their backs!
Director Shasi presented the life style of Beggars in a realistic manner. Combination scenes of Hero & Beggars came out well. Few Comedy Blocks tickle the funny bone and Emotional Scenes hit the right chord. Hero's scene with Traffic Cop and a Luxury Car Owner were executed well.
Lack of Logic and Too Much Melodrama in few scenes were the major setbacks. How can a well-educated person believe the words of a Sage so much and turn into a Beggar? Audience can't digest such illogical point in a social movie. To make it worse, Hero doesn't even complete the 48 Days deeksha suggested by the Sage. Even clash with goons at regular intervals were misleading. Viewers will have mixed feelings upon watching the movie. Unusual Plot & Interesting Screenplay were the only saving grace of 'Bichagadu'.
Bottom Line: A Different Attempt!
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Vijay Antony, Sathna, Deepa Ramanujam, Bhagavath, Muthuraman and Others.
Music: Prasanna Kumar
Dialogues: Bashasri
Producers: Chadalavada Padmavathi - Fathima Vijay Anthony
Story, Screenplay & Direction: Shasi
Music Director-turned-Hero Vijay Antony became familiar to Telugu Audience with the thriller flick 'Salim'. 'Bichagadu' is the dubbed version of Tamil super hit 'Pichaikaran'. Director Shasi (Venkatesh starrer Seenu fame) wielded the megaphone for this project. Let's see what 'Bichagadu' has to offerâ¦
Synopsis:
Arun (Vijay Antony), a billionaire, who returns India after completing higher studies in Foreign. Just when he was about to take over the reins of the family-run business, Arun's Mother goes into coma due to the accident which took place in the factory. Doctors declare they were helpless and can't give any assurance on her health condition. That's when, A Sage advices Arun to lead the life of a beggar for 48 days to see his Mom gain conscious. Believing it, Arun handsomer the responsibility of his business to his Cousin and dares to live like a beggar. Did Arun complete the 48 days deeksha successfully? Was his Mother able to recover after it? Know more details in theaters screening 'Bichagadu'!
Performances:
Vijay Antony can't emote and hence he don't suit all kinds of roles. Being aware of his drawbacks, He is very particular about choosing only serious/moody characters. That's how Vijay Antony became a major asset to 'Bichagadu'. He acted as per the requirement of the subject and audience would connect well with his role. Especially, He does well in the emotional scenes.
Heroine Sathna did a fine job. The Actor who played Hero's Uncle is pretty good. Rest of the actors have done justice to their roles.
Pros:
Vijay Antony
Screenplay
Background Score
Cons:
Tamil Flavour
Illogical Scenes
Technicalities:
Vijay Antony is equally impressive as a Music Director. Background Score provided by him stands out as a highlight. Songs were decent. Camera Work is good. Dubbing could have been better. Director Shasi has done a lot of home work for 'Bichagadu'. Particularly, He left a mark of his own with the screenplay. Too much melodrama, Tamil nativity and Illogical Scenes act like spoilers.
Analysis:
A Foreign-return Billionaire turns Beggar for a period of 48 days for the sake of his bed-ridden Mother? The plot itself is so interesting and something no one has attempted so far. That's why, Vijay Anthony and Director Shasi deserves a pat of their backs!
Director Shasi presented the life style of Beggars in a realistic manner. Combination scenes of Hero & Beggars came out well. Few Comedy Blocks tickle the funny bone and Emotional Scenes hit the right chord. Hero's scene with Traffic Cop and a Luxury Car Owner were executed well.
Lack of Logic and Too Much Melodrama in few scenes were the major setbacks. How can a well-educated person believe the words of a Sage so much and turn into a Beggar? Audience can't digest such illogical point in a social movie. To make it worse, Hero doesn't even complete the 48 Days deeksha suggested by the Sage. Even clash with goons at regular intervals were misleading. Viewers will have mixed feelings upon watching the movie. Unusual Plot & Interesting Screenplay were the only saving grace of 'Bichagadu'.
Bottom Line: A Different Attempt!