Bhairathi Ranagal

The prequel narrates the story of how Bhairathi Ranagal turned into a rebel at a very young age and pays for it by proving himself to be a positive influence on the society through his reformation into a lawyer. As he thrives to uphold the law and serve justice, he comes across the businessman Parande who along with Khandre, tries to suppress the workers at a factory. The fight for those labourers justice takes a dark turn as Parande makes it personal, Bhairathi Ranagal is again pushed to a corner where he needs to decide whether to serve justice by following the law or serve justice irrespective of law.

The prequel serves the purpose for glorifying the character of Bhairathi Ranagal, after the character became a fan favorite in Mufti. Shivanna has given it 100% despite his health condition and that surprised me, considering he has opted to do his stunts. There is a maturity in his performances nowadays that adds that extra bit of charm. However, the story of Bhairathi Ranagal is not unique and the screenplay turns out to be extremely formulaic. The supporting cast get almost nothing roles and their job is to be around Bhairathi Ranagal. Rahul Bose is wasted in the villain role which was quite generic. The action scenes too became repetitive and they were solely elevated by Shivanna through his presence. The film is still engaging despite the slow narrative and predictability. I am going with a lenient rating as the hardwork does show but the beloved character deserved a better a screenplay.

That's what the film is about: Shivarajkumar walking in slow motion, holding a machete and swinging it around criminals who can't even touch him even if they are holding machine guns. This is where the Kannada film industry has fallen. Every other film is about machete or gun violence. But the story is the same. If not this, then it's blind romance with cringe dialogues.

The screenplay of the movie is yuck. The acting too. The actress is a waste. She has absolutely nothing to do in the film. Her character doesn't help the script at all. Someone wrote this film will be Shivanna's career best. LOL. Has these lockdown kids even watched Shivarajkumar films of the 90's and beyond? None of the villains have any strength. They are not scary, they haven't hurt the 'hero', the same Tamil style where poor people are killed and the hero rises to the occasion and easily kills every bad person. I really feel sad on watching Shivarajkumar signing such pathetic scripts. Why would you do so?

How out Kannada film industry was shining in the 60's and 70's with directors like Girish Kasarvalli, Girish Karnad being as good as (if not better than) Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak. The likes of Puttanna Kangal, Nagabharana, Shankar Nag brought the industry to such a point, that it's hard to believe that we have fallen into the gutters.

Bhairathi Ranagal, the prequel to Mufti, is a cinematic triumph that has left audiences spellbound. Shiva Rajkumar delivers a tour-de-force performance, proving that he is indeed a force of nature in the Kannada film industry. With his trademark charisma and intensity, he breathes life into the character of Bhairathi Ranagal, a man who walks the line between good and evil.

The film's narrative is a masterclass in storytelling, seamlessly weaving together action, drama, and suspense. The dialogues are sharp and memorable, often laced with subtle humor that adds another layer of enjoyment to the viewing experience.

In one scene, Bhairathi Ranagal, with a twinkle in his eye, quips, "I'm not a villain, I'm just a misunderstood hero." This self-deprecating humor not only lightens the mood but also provides a glimpse into the complex psyche of the character.

The film's climax is a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. Bhairathi Ranagal's final showdown with his nemesis is a visual spectacle that will leave you breathless.

Bhairathi Ranagal is not just a film; it's an experience. It's a testament to the power of good storytelling and exceptional acting.

A very well done prequel to Mufti that was released in 2017. Story revolves around early life story of Ranagal before he turned a gangster, very convincingly done. Shivaraj Kumar is extremely good in his character. His calm n composed demeanor in first half is highly captivating. The first half of the movie is high on emotions n grabs ones complete attention but in second half, few of the scenes loose the grip for a while. Mufti was one of the finest movie even to this date n this prequel proves to be justified. Available in Prime, my ratings 7.5/10!

A very well done prequel to Mufti that was released in 2017. Story revolves around early life story of Ranagal before he turned a gangster, very convincingly done. Shivaraj Kumar is extremely good in his character. His calm n composed demeanor in first half is highly captivating. The first half of the movie is high on emotions n grabs ones complete attention but in second half, few of the scenes loose the grip for a while. Mufti was one of the finest movie even to this date n this prequel proves to be justified. Available in Prime, my ratings 7.5/10!

Best Direction by Narthan, the elevations are marvelous. The acting of Shivanna is impulsive. His raw performance was giving me goosebumps by watching it. The story line which is prequel of Mufti took wonderfully by Narthan, improved his direction skills and shivannas look and the way he catches the long is marvelous which cannot be defined in words. My eyes were not enough to watch him on the big screen power packed action cinema which was needed now. This will be the comeback movie after long time for Shivanna not only in Karnataka even compared to other language movies this is one of the best movie. His eyes tell what he is, the look of his eyes is more enough than a sharp knife.