Movie Name : Bhadrakaali
Release Date : Sep 19, 2025
Cast : Vijay Antony, Vaagai Chandrasekar, Sunil Kripalani, Cell Murugan, Trupthi Ravindra, Kiran, Rini, Riya Jithu etc.
Director : Arun Prabu
Music Director : Vijay Antony
Andhrawatch.com Rating : 2.5/5
Story:
Kittu, an orphan from Khammam, is a name that has come to dominate the political landscape in Telugu states. From very modest beginnings, he finds himself deeply entrenched in the arena of lobbying and extortion and steadily builds a huge fortune. Kittu uses his particular talents and connections to navigate even the most complicated or dangerous ventures, ultimately converting his massive fortune into an empire worth crores.
However, Kittu’s meteoric rise to power does not go unnoticed. Abhyankar Shankar (played by Sunil Kripalani), a savvy political strategist and highly influential industrialist sees Kittu as a threat. To take him down, Abhyankar has filed more than 100 criminal charges against him, illegally amassing ₹6,000 crores. The result? Kittu is imprisoned, and his enormous wealth is seized.
So, who is Kittu outside the articles of a newspaper? What is his motivation for crime? What dark secrets are hidden behind his rise to power? What is the source of his rivalry with Abhyankar? These answers drive the film’s plot.
Review:
As an actor, Vijay Antony impressively embodies the colorful representation of his character. The film is enhanced by the solid supporting cast of Cell Murugan and Sunil Kripalani, as both actors provide good performances that add considerably to the film’s depth. The cast as a whole delivers a good effort, and every actor makes a significant contribution towards the film’s overall impact.
The movie has a series of impressive scenes, especially the political conspiracy scenes, the reveal of the fraud, and the climax with Kittu’s character. These scenes elevate the storytelling to another level and leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Though a film with many positives, Bhadrakaali has a few points of improvement. Even though the movie takes a serious tone, some scenes are not given the proper detailing for a political thriller, which somewhat hampers their emotional effect. Even the interval sequence, which is a potential game-changer, does not pack the punch it should have. The crisp dialogues and suspense points in the film keep the audience hooked to the proceedings.
Some key characters, while crucial to the plot, don’t always have their depth fully realized on screen. For instance, the character of Trupthi Ravindra comes across as underdeveloped, lacking from being able to contribute more. Though these small flaws do impact the experience, they don’t cloud the overall positives of the film.
On a positive note, the quality of production for Bhadrakaali is acceptable. Vijay Antony’s score also contributes quite a bit to the feel of the film and to increasing the tension and drama. The editing and competence of the cinematography are decent as well, elevating the tone of the story and creating visual interest.
Director Arun Prabhu has designed this political thriller with style and he weaves a compelling story with a well-paced screenplay.
Overall Bhadrakaali is an intriguing political thriller that shines with fine performances, particularly by Vijay Antony. Even though it is blemished by some minor flaws, such as underdeveloped characters and some lost information, the film retains its interest with its gripping narrative, decent production, and suspenseful moments. A must-watch for fans of the genre.