Bhairathi Ranagal
Action Drama Kannada
The story revolves around the life of Bhairathi Ranagal's journey from being a law-abiding responsible lawyer to the benevolent crime boss of Karnataka.
| Cast: | Shivaraj Kumar, Chaya Singh, Madhu Guruswamy, Babu Hirannaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Rahul Bose, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Avinash, Devaraj, |
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| Director: | Narthan |
| Writer: | Narthan |
| Editor: | Akash Hiremath |
| Camera: | I. Naveen Kumar |
All Guild Reviews of "Bhairathi Ranagal"
A Fiery Shivarajkumar Anchors Narthan’s Mufti Prequel That Needed to Slow Down
With so much care going into the elevation of the titular character played by Shivarajkumar, it is slightly disappointing that Narthan rushes through the last act
There can be no debate that the black dhoti and black shirt-wearing Shivarajkumar sitting on a wooden chair placed on an arid land is one of the more iconic images of recent Kannada cinema. It exuded silent power, and as always, the superstar knew that the greatest of style statements lies in its simplicity. The character of Bhairathi Ranagal from Mufti has since attained cult status for showcasing Shivarajkumar in a grounded yet gory avatar that beautifully balanced his stature, stardom, and age. So, when director Narthan, who made Mufti, decided to film a prequel to show the origin of Bhairathi Ranagal in the film titled Bhairathi Ranagal, one couldn’t help but be intrigued.
Shiva Rajkumar Shines in a Well-Crafted but Violent Prequel to Mufti
The film, set against the background of iron mining, crafts its own path, cleverly bypassing any comparison to a recent blockbuster franchise that revolves around gold mining.
The trick with a prequel is that you have to impress viewers who have watched the original film, and those who are new to its cinematic world. So, first, a round of congratulations to director Narthan, who charmed in 2017 with his debut Mufti, and now with its prequel Bhairathi Ranagal, starring Shiva Rajkumar, Rahul Bose, Rukmini Vasanth and Chhaya Singh, among others.
Shivarajkumar Shines in a Predictable Origin Story
Bhairathi Ranagal is an origin story that explores the transformation of an ordinary man into a feared leader.
Shivarajkumar’s portrayal of Bhairathi Ranagal in the 2017 movie Mufti was a monumental success. His iconic look—featuring coloured khadi vestis and shirts—became a trendsetter, even inspiring Nandamuri Balakrishna’s style in Veera Simha Reddy. It’s no surprise that the filmmakers were tempted to delve deeper into the character and cater to the audience’s appetite for more. After all, the market rarely gets it wrong, right? Fast forward seven years and director Narthan brings us Bhairathi Ranagal, the origin story of this beloved character.
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