Bhagavanth Kesari Movie Release Date (2023): Plot, Cast, OTT, Trailer, Songs
Bhagavanth Kesari Movie (2023): Bhagavanth Kesari is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action comedy film that is directed by Anil Ravipudi and produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the banner of Shine Screens. The film features Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role of Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari, a man who takes on a powerful businessman named Rahul Sanghvi (played by Arjun Rampal) to avenge his personal loss.
The film also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Sreeleela, and Priyanka Jawalkar as the female leads, along with other supporting actors. The film has music composed by Thaman S and cinematography by C. Ramprasad. The film is slated to release in theatres on October 19, 2023, coinciding with the festival of Dussehra.
Plot
The film revolves around the life of Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari, a middle-aged man who lives with his niece Viji (Sreeleela) in a small town. He is a happy-go-lucky person who enjoys life and helps others. He falls in love with Katyayani (Kajal Aggarwal), a psychologist who comes to his town for a project. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he crosses paths with Rahul Sanghvi (Arjun Rampal), a ruthless and influential business tycoon who has a dark past with Kesari. Rahul wants to destroy Kesari and his family for ruining his life. Kesari decides to fight back and take revenge on Rahul with the help of his friends and allies. The film is filled with hilarious moments, thrilling action sequences, and emotional drama.
Cast
The film boasts of a star-studded cast that includes some of the popular names in the Telugu film industry as well as Bollywood. Here is a table that lists the main cast members and their roles in the film:
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nandamuri Balakrishna | Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari |
| Kajal Aggarwal | Katyayani, Kesari’s love interest |
| Sreeleela | Viji, Kesari’s niece |
| Arjun Rampal | Rahul Sanghvi, the antagonist |
| Priyanka Jawalkar | Jayavani, a journalist |
| Murali Sharma | DSP Vishwanath Sastry, Kesari’s friend |
| Hareesh Peradi | Yelamanda, Kesari’s mentor |
| Nassar | Gajjala Prasad, a politician |
| Sudev Nair | Kasi, Kesari’s accomplice |
Production
The film was announced in August 2022 with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Anil Ravipudi collaborating for the first time. The film was titled as Bhagavanth Kesari and the first look poster was unveiled on June 8, 2023. The poster showed Balakrishna in a rugged avatar holding a gun and a sickle. The film was launched on December 8, 2022, in Hyderabad with a formal pooja ceremony. The shooting of the film began on the same day at a specially erected set near Shamshabad airport. The film was shot in various locations such as Hyderabad, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, and Goa. The film was made on a budget of ₹ 100 crore.
The film roped in some of the talented actors from different industries to play pivotal roles. Kajal Aggarwal was signed as the female lead opposite Balakrishna. She plays the role of a psychologist who falls in love with Kesari. Sreeleela, who made her debut in Telugu cinema with Pelli SandaD (2021), was cast as Kesari’s niece Viji. She plays an important role in the film’s plot. Arjun Rampal is known for his roles in Bollywood films such as Rock On!! (2008), Ra. One (2011) and D-Day (2013), were roped in to play the main antagonist Rahul Sanghvi. He marks his debut in Telugu cinema with this film. He plays a powerful businessman who has a vendetta against Kesari. Priyanka Jawalkar, who rose to fame with her role in Taxiwaala (2018), was selected to play the role of Jayavani, a journalist who helps Kesari in his mission.
The film also has some of the seasoned actors from the Telugu film industry such as Murali Sharma, Hareesh Peradi, Nassar, and Sudev Nair in supporting roles. The film has music composed by Thaman S, who has previously worked with Balakrishna in films such as Dictator (2016), Akhanda (2021), and Veera Simha Reddy (2023). The film has cinematography by C. Ramprasad and editing by Tammiraju. The film is produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under their banner Shine Screens, which has earlier produced films such as Ninnu Kori (2017), Majili (2019), and Tuck Jagadish (2021).
Bhagavanth Kesari Movie Release Date
The film is scheduled to release in theatres on October 19, 2023, coinciding with the festival of Dussehra. The film will also have dubbed versions in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam languages to reach a wider audience across India. The film will face tough competition at the box office from other big releases such as Ravi Teja’s Tiger Nageswara Rao and Vijay’s Leo, which are also releasing on the same day.
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OTT Platforms
According to some reports, the film has already been sold to Zee5 for a whopping amount of ₹ 60 crore for its digital rights. However, there is no official confirmation from either the makers or the OTT platform regarding this deal. If true, this would be one of the highest prices paid for a Telugu film by an OTT platform. The film is likely to stream on Zee5 after its theatrical run, which could be around 50 days, as per the current trend.
Trailer
The teaser of the film was released on June 10, 2023, on the occasion of Balakrishna’s birthday.The teaser showcased the mass appeal of Balakrishna as Kesari and his comic timing with Anil Ravipudi’s trademark dialogues. The teaser also gave a glimpse of the action scenes and the music of the film. The trailer of the film was released on October 3, 2023, which further increased the hype and expectations for the film. The trailer revealed more details about the plot and the characters of the film, as well as some of the hilarious moments and the emotional drama.
Songs
The film has five songs, which are written by different lyricists and sung by different singers. The songs are as follows:
| Song | Singer | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Anthem | Kareemullah, Maneesh Pandranki | Ramajogayya Sastry |
| Uyyaalo Uyyaala | SP Charan | Anantha Sriram |
| Katyayani | Sid Sriram | Krishna Kanth |
| Bhagavanth Kesari Theme Song | Thaman S, Sri Krishna, Saketh Komanduri | Ramajogayya Sastry |
| Neeve Neeve | Shreya Ghoshal | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry |
Conclusion
Bhagavanth Kesari is a film that promises to be a hilarious and entertaining action comedy starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in a never-seen-before role. The film has a talented team of actors, technicians, and filmmakers who have worked hard to bring this story to life on the big screen.
The film has generated a lot of curiosity and excitement among the audience, who are eagerly waiting to watch it in theatres on October 19, 2023. The film is also expected to be a huge success at the box office and on the OTT platforms.
