Badri (2001 film)

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For Telugu movie, see Badri (2000 film).
Badri
Directed by P. A. Arun Prasad
Produced by B. Sivarama Krishna
Starring Vijay
Bhumika Chawla
Monal
Music by Ramana Gogula (Soundtrack)
Devi Sri Prasad (Background Score)
Cinematography Jayanan Vincent
Edited by N. Hari
Production
company
Sri Venkateswara Art Films
Release dates
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  • 12 April 2001 (2001-04-12)
Running time
 160 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil

Badri is a 2001 Indian Tamil–language sports action film directed by P. A. Arun Prasad, which is a remake Telugu movie Thammudu. The film stars Vijay in the leading role as a spoilt college brat who turns into a kickboxer to prove himself. Bhumika Chawla and Monal are the leading ladies, while Dhamu and Vivek play supporting roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by Ramana Gogula while the background score was composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film released on 12 April 2001 to positive reviews and was declared super hit .

Plot

Badri (Vijay) is the youngest son of a family and a careless guy, always going around girls and enjoying with them. His womanizing habits are a source of heartburn for his father (Kitty). However, his elder brother, Vetri (Riyaz Khan), a kickboxer and his father's favourite son, is very fond of him. Janu (Bhumika Chawla), Badri's neighbour, is in love with him, but it is just one sided as Badri considers her a good friend and a source of money and cars to impress girls (Janu's father is a garage owner). He falls in love with Mamathi (Monal), a rich girl, and poses as a rich guy to impress her. However, she soon finds out Badri has lied to her. Mamathi dumps Badri and insults him in front of his father. Badri's father, tired of his son's antics, disowns him. Later Vetri is attacked by his enemies and is bedridden, unable to take part in the kickboxing championship. Badri decides to fight for his brother and to redeem himself in his father's eyes by fighting in the championship match against Rohit (Bhupinder Singh), who happens to be Mamathi's new boyfriend. He defeats Rohit, redeems himself in front of his father's eyes and finally accepts Janu's love.

Cast

Production

Badri, produced by Sri Venkateswara Art Films, was announced in August 2000 and was slated to be remake of the Telugu film Thammudu starring Pawan Kalyan. Arun Prasad, who directed the original, reprises his role as did the composer Ramana Gogula. Most of the other technicians were also taken from Tollywood. Art director G. K. hired 200 technicians to create a high tech complex in Vahini studios for the film.[1][2] When first announced, it was reported that Vijay would essay dual lead roles, although this claim later proved to be untrue.[3] Bhupinder Singh was also selected to reprise his role from the original version as Rohit, the antagonist.[4]

During the filming of a pivotal scene in the "Travelling Soldier" song, Vijay allowed a car to run over his fingers and the shot was canned with three cameras, with the scene attracting media attention. Martial arts expert Shihan Husseini helped with the production and features in the film in a guest appearance.[5] Other scenes were shot at Amir Mahal in Chennai.[6]

The film teamed up with Coca Cola for their publicity campaign after Vijay had signed on to the soft drink company as a brand ambassador.[7][8]

Release

The satellite rights of the film were sold to Sun TV. The film was given a "U" certificate by the Indian Censor Board.

Critical Reception

The film opened to highly positive reviews from reviewers. The Hindu reported that the film "clearly reveals the diligence and sincerity of Vijay". The reviewer also praises that debutant Bhumika Chawla gives "a dignified portrayal", while that Monal "needs to work on her expressions".[9][10]

Box office

The film was a commercial success grossing more than 31 crores at the Box Office & ran for 100 days. It showed the large fan following of Vijay

Soundtrack

Badri
Soundtrack album by Ramana Gogula
Released 2001
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 37.91
Label Star Music
Producer Ramana Gogula
Ramana Gogula chronology
Yuvaraju
(2000)Yuvaraju2000		 Badri
(2001)		 Johnny
(2003)Johnny2003

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Ramana Gogula who composed the original film and reused all the tunes making his debut in Tamil and notably remains his first and only Tamil film he had worked so far, was well received by the audience. The lyrics were penned by Palani Bharathi.

Track list

Track-list
No. Title Lyrics Artist(s) Length
1. "Travelling Soldier"   Palani Bharathi Ramana Gogula 04:05
2. "Adi Jivunnu Jivunnu"   Palani Bharathi Ramana Gogula, Devi Sri Prasad 02:04
3. "Salaam Maharasha"   Palani Bharathi Devan Ekambaram, Priya Himesh 02:21
4. "Ennoda Laila"   Palani Bharathi Vijay 05:13
5. "Kalakalakudhu"   Palani Bharathi Mano 05:04
6. "Kalakalakudhu"   Palani Bharathi Shankar Mahadevan 05:04
7. "Kadhal Solvadhu"   Palani Bharathi Srinivas, Sunitha Upadrashta 04:34
8. "Angel Vandhaaley"   Palani Bharathi Devi Sri Prasad, Chithra 04:45
9. "King Of Chennai"   Palani Bharathi Devi Sri Prasad 04:17
10. "Stella Maris Laara"   Palani Bharathi Tippu, Vivek, Dhamu 01:44
Total length:
 37:91

References

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