Bhediya

When you want to give some messages to the audience within a genre film, it shouldn't be straightforward. The film primarily should be focused on that genre. Bhediya is a Horror-Comedy, but both these elements didn't work well in the film. Only Stree successfully did this, both Roohi & Bhediya failed in writing.

But, there are too many positives things also in Bhediya. Visually the film is amazing. All the jungle scenes or specially the transformation scenes were too good. And Varun acted brilliantly in these scenes. Songs by Sachin-Jigar were good and the BGM was perfect. Lastly, thanks to Maddock for Bhediya, maybe in future we'll get more of like these with better writing.

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The Stree duo of producer Dinesh Vijan and director Amar Kaushik reunite to deliver a film that is substantially more than just yet another horror-comedy. It is in certain ways in the same zone as the 2018 film but is markedly different in spirit, substance and style.

The plot of Bhediya is a blend of folklore with a twist. Apart from picking up threads from the werewolf universe, the story also sends a strong message about the environmental damage our forests are facing. Despite having a bonafide Bollywood A-lister at its core, what stands out in Bhediya is the visual experience it offers, although there were scenes with lack of quality CGI used, however it is very improved one than one we have seen in recent times for other films.

Performances feel genuine and Kaushik's USP of infusing humour and wit at the right moments helps in keeping the narrative engaging and entertaining. Varun Dhawan is the lead, but the performance by Abhishek Banerjee won my heart. While the first half was good enough , it's the second half where all the action lies. Even there, the pace gets a little slow in between with some scenes looking needlessly dragged and stretched, but then Varun's scenes as a wolf and Abhishek's comedy keeps you cracking up for most of the time. After the mishap of Roohi, Bhediya delivers what we are expecting from Dinesh Vijan's horro-comedy universe.

My Rating : 8.5/10.

Awesome CGI. Bhediya (wolf, CGI) is amazing. Do watch it for the CGI. Story is not that amazing but has social messages like North East India issue, Environmental issues etc.

Give a watch. Not time/money wasting.

I think they are going to make a universe of their own.

Don't miss the scenes after the credits. Wait for the end scenes they are also good.

Acting: Varun Dhawan, Deepak Dobriyal and other known actors have done satisfactory performance. Some comedy is also there but not as much as seen in Stree. But the North East actors have done a very good job. Their acting was very natural. Public shown was speaking in their own language, that was also good.

CGI: Best part of the movie. Even the movements were so natural, like the Bhediya looks left right even for the smallest movement while walking.

Music : Good.

Direction : Very Good.

Story : Good.

It's an average movie you can watch. It's not too much over the top as well as not that thumbs down type of movie. It's an okay movie.

Most importantly for those who are Stree fans, you don't want to miss the end credit scene. They have made the ending like Marvel Cinematic Universe does buy this time in a horror universe. So, it's a good movie to watch.

First of all, I would like to the praise the actors and supporting actors in the movie. They did splendid job, all of them.

Second of all, it creates excitement with unique story.

But I will cut one star for copied concept of warewolf.

I will cut one more star for making some awkward scenes in the middle that were completely unnecessary.

I will give the thumbs up for cameos, specially Shraddha Kapoor, which is already revealed in the film trailer. There are more cameos.

I hated the actual sequel, besides the end credits. Story wise, it's an okay movie.

So, I will rate this movie 7 out of 10.

BHEDIYA is definitely a unique, never seen before experience in Bollywood but surprisingly it never really reached its true potential and manages only half of it.

The story was predicted right from when the trailer dropped and ya, it's the same but with a slight twist. A man , in to destroy a forest ,turning into wolf to kill anyone that is involved with this project, pretty predictable story.

The only thing that comes as a twist is the 2nd wolf (which too many can predict, maybe some can't ).

The reason why the story never reaches its true potential is the weak writing. The comedy shockingly does not really work always and ya, as i said before, the story is not something unique but the concept is. Often the film slows down which is why you are not always invested in the film.

The use of wolves to communicate a message was unique, although the message is not. VFX is just top class after Brahmastra. The scenes where we get close ups of VD transforming into a wolf is amazing and even horrifying seeing the half human half wolf face of VD , that look can be used in horror films. The wolves itself are rendered pretty well. Cinematography is top class especially in the jungles and that final climax scene at the edge of the hill is really heart breaking and emotional, probably the highlight of the film !

Another reason why the film never really reached its true potential was that the film spends too much time in the wrong places but what instead it should have spent more time is exploring the back story of these Bhediyas which unfortunately is just explained in 15 seconds. This is what was the heart of the film. Show us more of what happened to Sharad kelkar and his kid. Show us a little more of their journey. Show us more of the Bhediyas and their past . Sadly, none is shown .

Songs, can be skipped. Thumkeshwari song is at the end and does not make much sense to include it even there considering how the film ended.

Overall, Bhediya is a one time decent watch but i was a little disappointed considering this film looked really promising but delivered only half of it.