Synopsis:
Mr. Bachchan is an action crime drama written and directed by Harish Shankar, the film is an adaptation of Bollywood hit movie ‘Raid‘ starring Ajay Devgan. Produced by T. G. Vishwa Prasad, Vivek Kuchibotla, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Abhishek Pathak, and Kumar Mangat Pathak, under People Media Factory, T Series Films, and Panorama Studios.
CAST: Ravi Teja, Bhagyashri Borse, Jagapathi Babu in lead roles.
TELUGU SWAG RATING: [usr 2]
Top Reviewers:
TELUGU 360 (Rating: 2/5):
Harish Shankar wanted to remake a serious film in an entertaining manner and he failed badly with the output. The first half of Mr Bachchan is passable but the second half of Mr Bachchan is a complete misfire. This ‘Raid’ remake is a huge disappointment.
Indian Express (Rating: 1.5/5):
Adding local flavours to a remake isn’t the biggest problem in this Ravi Teja-starrer remake of Ajay Devgn’s Raid, it is tampering with the source material to such an extent that buying the remake rights feels like a waste of time.
Mirchi9 (Rating: 2/5):
Overall, “Mr. Bachchan” lacks the depth and originality that characterized Shankar’s earlier successes. It relies heavily on tried and tested tropes, failing to create a compelling narrative or elevate the source material.
123TELUGU (Rating: 2.5/5):
On the whole, Mr. Bachchan has its moments but caters primarily to mass audiences. Ravi Teja and Jagapathi Babu deliver decent performances, and Bhagyashri Bose adds a touch of glamour, but the second half falls short due to unnecessary comedy and pacing issues. If you’re a fan of Raid, the original movie that inspired Mr. Bachchan, it’s best to temper your expectations.
Times Of India (Rating: 2/5):
The original Hindi film, Raid is a Crime Action drama but here in Telugu, Harish Shankar made a lot of changes in an attempt to over-commercialize the script but he failed to a large extent. Screenplay, dialogues and comedy sequences were poorly written and executed barring two to three sequences. Harish Shankar is known for showcasing the female lead in his films in a very sensual way and in Mr Bachchan as well, he showcased Bhagyashri Borse so well, especially in songs. Overall, he delivered an outdated and subpar output.
