The film “Mr. Bachchan” is produced in telugu, directed by Harish Shankar and was released in 2024. The movie is a remake of a Hindi movie called “Raid” which was released in the year 2018 and is based on the real fact of raids by income tax officers on an industrious citizen of India, Sardar Inder Singh. The story depicts the life of an IT officer who is suspended, loses all hope, and moves back to his hometown where he gets married, only to be assigned the responsibility to invade the house of an influential figure who is a statesman.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Mr. Bachchan |
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Romantic Action Drama |
| Director | Harish Shankar |
| Release Date | August 15, 2024 |
| OTT Release Date | September 12, 2024 |
| OTT Platform | Netflix |
| Production Companies | People Media Factory, T-Series Films, Panorama Studios |
| Cinematography | Ayananka Bose |
| Music | Mickey J. Meyer |
| Lead Cast | Ravi Teja as Indukuri Anand / Mr. Bachchan |
Cast
The film boasts an ensemble cast featuring some of the most talented actors in the Telugu film industry:
- Ravi Teja as Income Tax Officer Indukuri Anand / Mr. Bachchan: Ravi Teja delivers a powerful performance as the protagonist, a dedicated and fearless income tax officer.
- Jagapathi Babu as Mutyam Jaggayya: Jagapathi Babu plays the antagonist, a formidable politician who becomes the target of the raid.
- Bhagyashri Borse as Jikki: Bhagyashri makes her Telugu debut as Jikki, the love interest of Mr. Bachchan.
- Tanikella Bharani as Ramgarh Thakur: A seasoned actor, Bharani plays a pivotal role in the film.
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Politician Babu Mohan: Sudhakar portrays a corrupt politician who plays a significant role in the story.
- Gautami as Basanti: Gautami’s character adds depth to the narrative.
- Sachin Khedekar as Pankaj: Khedekar plays an important supporting role.
- Mohan Babu as Politician Annapurna: Mohan Babu’s performance adds gravitas to the film.
- Kalyani Natarajan as Jikki’s mother: Kalyani Natarajan rounds out the cast with her strong performance.
Plot
The movie is centered upon Anand, known as “Mr. Bachchan“, an Income Tax officer with exceptional skills in hunting black money, remaining strong-minded and resolute. After being suspended multiple times, Anand succeeds in love when he goes back to his native place and falls in love with Jikki, his Marwadi villager wife. Initially, he starts his career after settling down, however, fate has something else in store when he is forced to conduct a massive income tax raid on a powerful politician of the locality Mudyam Jaggayya.
This attack provoked his anger and feeling of defeat so he decided to take revenge on Mr. Bachchan. Essentially, the movie follows how Mr. Bachchan overpowers Politician Jaggayya in different strategic ways and takes down jaggayya’s mask that conceals his avariciousness from the general public. While the story was overwhelming, at times sad, and did have explosive fights throughout, it was the rush of events that got people glued to the screens.
OTT Release
“Mr. Bachchan’s” release took place on the Freedom Day in India of August 15, 2024 in a theatrical release. Though the reviews of the movie were not very positive, the film was indeed trimmed down by 13 minutes and was released on the 12th of September for online streaming on Netflix. Intriguingly, the movie’s appeal was broadened as it was made available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and even Malayalam versions because of which a larger audience was able to access and appreciate it all over the world which is a win in its own right.
Production
The sponsors and producers of the film include T. G. Vishwa Prasad, Vivek Kuchibotla, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Abhishek Pathak, and Kumar Mangat Pathak and those details are provided under People Media Factory, T-Series Films, and Panorama Studios. It is clear that the production budget was quite high as it is very apparent and easily observed in the high-grade visuals, presentation and the engaging and revolutionary storyline of the movie. The movie’s cinematography was done by Ayananka Bose and the movie’s music is crafted by Mickey J. Meyer further describing the storyline in emotions and depth.
Reception
Critics were not kind towards the “Mr. Bachchan”, it received mixed reviews. The main criticism came towards the screenplay and execution as Ravi Teja’s performance was lauded instead. But it still grossed a good return due to the big fanbase that viewed it, among them fans of the original Raid film and Ravi Teja. Further, once the movie was released on Netflix, it expanded the number of viewers who were kindly wanting to explore the plot further.
Conclusion
“Mr. Bachchan” is a gripping tale of honesty, love, and the challenges faced by a dedicated income tax officer. With a talented cast, an intriguing plot, and high production values, the film offers a thrilling cinematic experience. Whether you’re a fan of action dramas or romantic stories, “Mr. Bachchan” is a movie that provides both entertainment and a thought-provoking narrative.
