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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Bhairavam' Box Office Collection Day 3: Bellamkonda, Manoj & Rohith starrer earns Rs 7.5 Cr in opening weekend
Picture Credit: X The rustic action drama 'Bhairavam', directed by Vijay Kanakamedala , has completed its first three days at the box office with promising numbers. Released on Friday, the film has collected an estimated total of Rs 7.5 crore over the opening weekend. As per trade analyst Sacnilk's report, on its first day, 'Bhairavam' earned around Rs 2.6 crore, followed by Rs 2.4 crore on Saturday, a slight dip of about 7.7%. The film bounced back on Sunday, bringing in approximately Rs 2.5 crore. Theatre occupancy The film's occupancy rates on Sunday, June 1, 2025, stood at a healthy 25.57% across Telugu-speaking regions. The morning shows saw a modest turnout of 17.5%, but the numbers picked up significantly in the afternoon and evening, with occupancy rates reaching nearly 30% and 30.5% respectively. Night shows maintained a solid 24.3%, indicating good word-of-mouth and consistent viewer engagement throughout the day. About the film Directed by Vijay Kanakamedala, 'Bhairavam' is a story set in a rural backdrop, focusing on the lives of three childhood friends named, Seenu, Varadha, and Gajapathi whose bond is tested by greed, power struggles, and political intrigue in their village of Devipuram. The film explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and justice, wrapped in intense action and emotional drama. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The film also includes a rustic charm with raw emotions, rural politics and personal relationships. The film stars Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, Manchu Manoj , and Nara Rohith in lead roles, supported by a strong ensemble cast including Jayasudha and other seasoned actors. The performances, especially by the three leads, have been appreciated for their intensity. Etimes review reads, "Director Vijay Kanakamedala blends rustic action, emotional drama, and mystic symbolism in 'Bhairavam' with varying success. While the film treads familiar ground, it is the performances and emotional core that keep it afloat. Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas sheds his usual larger-than-life image to deliver a performance that is restrained, honest, and emotionally rooted. Nara Rohith brings calm control to his role, portraying Varadha with understated strength. The true comeback, however, belongs to Manchu Manoj. Returning to the screen after a hiatus, he owns the role with a fiery presence. His deep baritone and brooding intensity add a sharp edge to the proceedings." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This film was shot in 14 days with 900 people, its opening day earning was Rs..., lead actors are...
In an era where originality often takes a method to copy, paste each frame, a recently released Telugu film has defied expectations by successfully adapting a Tamil blockbuster. This remake has not only honored the essence of the original but also captivated audiences with its compelling narrative and performances and earned huge numbers at box office. So, without any further ado, let's explore about this film, which is expected to become a shape-shifter in the industry. Vijay Kanakamedala's Action-Thriller… Here we are talking about 2025 film Bhairavam , which was released in theaters on May 30th . The film starred Sai Srinivas Bellamkonda, Manoj Manchu, Nara Rohith along with Aditi Shankar, Anandi and Divya Pillai in the lead roles. As per Sacnilk, the action-thriller flick, made in Rs 15-20 crore , has taken an opening of Rs 2.75 crore in India despite having any promotion. While the global figure has crossed Rs 4 crore . Team Bhairavam's Hard Work Vijay Kanakamedala , who has helmed this film recently, stated during a recent interview at an event that his team worked tirelessly for 14 days on Bhairavam. The director praised the team, saying that they worked very hard. He also praised his three actors and said, 'Initially, I believed it would be impossible to handle three heroes. However, all three provided me with significant support. Off-screen, all three are also close friends. There were approximately 900 workers on the site, and everyone worked together day and night.' What Made the Director To Opt… Those who have watched the trailer would've clearly understood that Bhairavam is a remake of hit Tamil film Garudan , starring Soori, Sasikumar, and Unni Mukundan in the key roles. The filmmaker also discussed the film's plot and the adjustments to new series in same event. He stated, 'I enjoyed the story as a commercial entertainer. I also had the opportunity to work with three heroes. That is why I said yes to the film. The Telugu version will express the same genuine feelings as the original. The characters and their presentation are consistent with my style. Bhairavam will have the expected commercial worth for a Telugu film. This film will make you feel like it's new. You will feel that it is superior to the original and I am sure the audience will be thrilled.'
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Bhairavam Movie Review: A jaded action-drama that trades layers for the 'larger-than-life'
Some time in the second half, the protagonist of Bhairavam finds himself in a dilemma trying to mediate a conversation between two men, who were once friends, but can't see eye to eye anymore. We are expected to be as nervous as our protagonist — but how can we, after the makers have just dazzled us with a colorful massy dance number a few minutes ago? This decision puzzles you for a while, before you realise the makers of Bhairavam are bound by a template which they cannot think outside of. Formula is not necessarily a bad thing, but at what point do filmmakers realise it cannot come at the cost of structural or tonal integrity? Director: Vijay Kanakamedala Cast: Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, Nara Rohith, Manchu Manoj, Ajay, Divya Pillai, Aditi Shankar, Anandhi Directed by Vijay Kanakamedala, Bhairavam is an official remake of the 2024 Tamil film Garudan. The story revolves three men - Gajapathi, Varadha and Seenu — who differ in their social status but remain tightly knit in their friendship and loyalty towards each other. Seenu (Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas), in particular, is a character who is both empowered and chained down by his loyalty to these two men. However, circumstances soon mould in a way which brings out the darker side of one of them, and puts their relationship to test.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Bhairavam' movie review: Bellamkonda Sreenivas starrer is a loud, disjointed rural drama
There are no hard and fast rules for remaking a successful film in another language. Yet, a director would do well to remember why a story is being retold for a new audience, even while not aiming to better the original. Bhairavam, the Telugu remake of Soori's Tamil film Garudan, aimlessly rehashes a hit formula, making little effort to decode the merits of the original. In a vain attempt to lend socio-political relevance to a story about the looting of temple wealth, Bhairavam begins with a disclaimer on the need to safeguard our temples and dharma from falling into the wrong hands, even throwing in a passing reference to the Mughal era. The rural drama, at its core, is a straightforward tale of a crooked politician exploiting the rift among three friends for personal gain. Director Vijay Kanakamedala fills the narrative with mythological references. Varadha (Nara Rohith) and Gajapathi (Manoj Manchu) are likened to Ram and Laxman, while Seenu, the orphan they grow up with and patronise, is portrayed as Hanuman, guarding them against all odds. Nagaratnamma (Jayasudha), the lone trustee of the Varahi temple and the godwoman figure to the trio, fears an impending Kurukshetra-like situation that could leave the village in ruins. Bhairavam (Telugu) Cast: Manoj Manchu, Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Nara Rohith, Aditi Shankar, Divya Pillai Director: Vijay Kanakamedala Run-time: 155 minutes Storyline: Three close friends are torn apart by power and greed When a politician sets his eyes on the temple wealth, he deploys various pawns to get past the trio, manipulating their insecurities and wreaking havoc on their lives beyond repair. The story unfolds through glimpses of growing tension among the friends and their families, as the men struggle to maintain their bond, offering viewers a blend of action, drama, romance, and occasional thrills. While the premise is nothing out of the ordinary, the original Garudan used the story as a springboard to depict the everyday realities of village life, local traditions, and the intricate power dynamics within the community. As is often the case with Telugu remakes, Bhairavam offers little room for nuance, glossing over the details and focusing solely on the broad strokes—the highs and lows in the journeys of the three main characters (and it doesn't do a good job of that either). ALSO READ:Actor Bellamkonda Srinivas booked for traffic violation in Jubilee Hills; car seized The film, on paper, may have all the familiar ingredients one expects from a commercial caper, but lacks a vision that could bind its elements into a coherent product. Vague, verbose scenes proceed mechanically, and there's no effort to establish the traits of the key characters or set the stage for a confrontation. It's hard to understand why this story is being told. The friendship among Varadha, Gajapathi, and Seenu is too stagey to be convincing. The stereotypical flashback and the clichéd 'joint family' song intended to emphasise their bond fall flat. The women are either saintly figures or glorified vamps who drive wedges between the men—and dance alongside them occasionally (the songs are the unstated loo breaks again). The key element to making the film work was the unlikely rise of an underdog protagonist across critical circumstances. The director appears torn between projecting him as a typical macho hero and a subservient friend, so much so that his transformation, especially when he's in a trance amidst the temple festivities (suggesting he's God's favourite child), doesn't have any impact at all. Back in the early 2000s, an unrelated but hilarious comedy track would at least distract the viewer from the weak storytelling. Vennela Kishore's presence as Sundarachari, a constable uttering chaste Telugu, provides no such relief. Ultimately, what ails films like Bhairavam is the absence of any flair in the execution, as if a director is dispassionately assembling different pieces of a product. None of the three leading men does enough to make a viewer care for their characters. Bellamkonda Sreenivas, who, for a change, chooses a decent part, squanders a credible opportunity to establish himself as a performer. Manoj Manchu, like in his earlier films, shows little control over his expressions and dialogue delivery. Nara Rohith appears as stiff as a rock, though he exhibits a hint of restraint that makes his performance somewhat tolerable. Aditi Shankar, relegated to the typical song-and-dance routine, seems miscast as a village belle, except in a few scenes where her spunky presence injects some life into the proceedings. Divya Pillai's character feels overly melodramatic. Aanandi's arc is poorly established; she speaks of family togetherness in one scene, only to be filled with bitterness in the next. Ajay and Sharath Lohitaswa, playing the usual vile men with no good intentions, don't have much to do. Jayasudha's casting as a matriarch fits, but the role lacks depth. Sandeep Raj's turn as an actor misses the bus, while Sampath Raj is strictly okay. Sricharan Pakala's rare attempt to score music for a commercial potboiler bears no fruit. The action scenes lack intensity and believability, feeling like obligatory pieces inserted into the puzzle. It's hard to tell what could motivate a viewer to watch Bhairavam. The story is as old as the hills, the leading stars aren't crowd-pullers or charismatic enough to deliver any paisa vasool moments, the songs are barely foot-tapping, and the film lacks a storyteller capable of helping audiences look past its flaws. Garudan wasn't a classic, but it was at least surefooted. Bhairavam is just noise.
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bhairavam Twitter Review: Is Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas' film HIT or MISS? Read these 11 tweets to find out
Bhairavam, starring Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas and Manchu Manoj, has finally hit the big screens today, May 30. Directed by Vijay Kanakamedala, this Telugu action drama is the official remake of Soori's Garudan. Owing to the success of the original, the film has generated immense hype among viewers. If you're planning to catch it in theaters, take a look at audience reactions after the first day, first show. Here's what netizens have to say about Bhairavam Viewers felt that Bhairavam was a decent action drama that started off well but lost momentum in the second half. According to audience reactions, the first half had a solid setup with engaging moments. However, the latter part shifted heavily towards action, missing the emotional depth. The performances of the three lead actors were widely appreciated. Many agreed they fit their roles perfectly and carried the film with their strong screen presence. While certain dramatic portions worked, viewers pointed out that the narrative became predictable and lacked freshness. Several felt that the inclusion of a love track and songs disrupted the film's flow. Overall, although Bhairavam had the potential to become a compelling drama with meaningful storytelling, its execution and the addition of forced commercial elements led it to be viewed as a mediocre, one-time watch. "#Bhairavam is a So-So Rustic Action Drama that had a passable 1st half but could not capitalize on the setup in the 2nd. The movie is carried by the three lead actors who all performed well and were perfectly apt. The drama works well in certain portions but feels too predictable and run of the mill in others," read a review on X. Check out more reactions below: About Bhairavam Bhairavam stars Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, Nara Rohith, and Manoj Manchu in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Jayasudha, Aditi Shankar, Divya Pillai, Sampath Raj, Aanandi, and others. Directed and written by Vijay Kanakamedala, the film is produced by KK Radhamohan. Cinematography is by Hari K Vedantam. As per a Times Now report, Bhairavam is expected to stream on ZEE5 and premiere later on Zee Telugu.
