Introduction:
Bhediya is a Hindi language film that tells the story of Bhaskar, a contractor who is assigned to cut a road through the jungle in Ziro. With the help of his local friend Jobin and Panda Ji, a local man, Bhaskar tries to convince the locals to allow him to cut the forest.
However, when he gets bitten by a wolf, Bhaskar turns into a wolf on full moon days and tries to destroy his own project. The film follows Bhaskar as he struggles to overcome the "Bhediya" within him and complete the project he has taken on.
Plot:
The film begins with Sharad Kelkar's character narrating the story of Bhediya to his daughter, setting the stage for what is to come. Bhaskar is a contractor who is tasked with cutting a road through the jungle in Ziro. With the help of his local friend Jobin and Panda Ji, Bhaskar tries to convince the locals to allow him to cut the forest.
However, when he is bitten by a wolf, Bhaskar turns into a wolf on full moon days and tries to destroy his own project. The film follows Bhaskar as he struggles to overcome the "Bhediya" within him and complete the project he has taken on.
Performances:
Varun Dhawan stars as Bhaskar in the film, with Abhishek Banerjee, Paalin Kabaak, Deepak Dobriyal, Kriti Sanon, and Saurabh Shukla also appearing in supporting roles.
Characters:
Bhaskar is the main character in the film, with supporting characters including his local friend Jobin, Panda Ji, and various locals from Ziro.
Negative Points:
One of the negative points of the film is the weak motive that attempts to connect all of the good elements of the story.
Technical Aspects:
In terms of technical aspects, the film features good cinematography by Jishnu Bhatacharjee, who has previously worked on films like Ajji, Pari, and Mardaani 2. The special effects and makeup used to create the "Bhediya" creature are also well done.
Star Performance:
Varun Dhawan as Bhaskar: Dhawan charms his way through the film with a consistent performance, though his character's views may not be popular with everyone.
Abhishek Banerjee as the real hero: Banerjee excels in his role and brings a sense of consistency to the film.
Paalin Kabaak as a strong supporting actor: Kabaak does a great job of bringing comedy and drama to his role as the voice of Northeast India.
Deepak Dobriyal: While his character could have been better developed, Dobriyal's consistency shines through.
Kriti Sanon: While she gives a good performance in her limited screen time, her character falls victim to poor writing.
Saurabh Shukla: Shukla's role in the film is not particularly noteworthy.
Direction and Music:
Amar Kaushik: While this may not be Kaushik's strongest film, he still manages to deliver an entertaining experience that avoids boredom in the second half.
Sachin-Jigar: The music duo brings their signature style back to the film, with hits like "Baaki Sab Theek" and "Jungle Mein Kaand." They also have an unreleased rap remix of Lata Mangeshkar's "Aayega Aayega" that should be released soon.
The Last Word:
Overall, "Bhediya" delivers on its promise of hilarious one-liners, impressive VFX, a few jump scares, and good performances. However, it may not have much substance beyond these elements. The film receives three stars.it an enjoyable watch.