Movie – BAD | Writer, Director, Editor: PC Shekar | Producer: SR Venkatesh Gowda | Banner: Naada Kiran Pictures | Music Director: Arjun Janya | DOP: D. Sakthi Sekar | Dialogues: Sachin Jagadeshwar Sb | Production Designer: G. Rajasekar | Music Label: Jhankar Music | Cast: Nakul Gowda, Manvitha Harish, Sai Krishna, Apoorva Baradwaj, Ashwini Polepalli, Manjunath Kokate N (Manju Master), Jagdish Malnad.
This is not a bad film for thriller category lovers. The banishment of badmash and criminals justifies this BAD theory.
Director PC Shekar, known for soft and love story films in the past, comes up with another watchable film after Raaga. OTT viewers are sure to lap it up. This 100-minute film is a strong revenge saga.
With a title like BAD, everyone wondered how it would fit. Many thought it was the title for director Soori’s Bad Manners. However, this film has a purpose—taking revenge on a series of betrayers.
As a matter of fact the slow and steady start in the first half picks up to a startling finish, revealing many cunning personalities, including a politician, his daughter, and goons. How these bad elements are eliminated one by one in a secluded room is another clever aspect of director PC Shekar’s storytelling.
Besides these cunning personalities, there is also a love story that dates back to the village life of protagonist Veda and Pavitra, played by Nakul Gowda and Manvitha Kamath. In this subplot, we see glimpses of Shekar’s earlier storytelling style. When Veda and Pavitra’s destiny takes a sorrowful turn, Veda rises and says, “Veda Helidde Vedavakya Keltha Irbek.”
The second half, packed with revenge and betrayal, unfolds in flashbacks as the director takes an extreme step. This part of the film is intense and gripping.
As Veda in his second film, Nakul Gowda shows grit and determination. His romantic and emotional moments with Manvitha are pleasant to watch. Manvitha Kamath’s dialogue delivery is sweet. When she says, “Raitharigintha dodda celebrity yaru illa,” it sounds meaningful and thought-provoking.
Apoorva Bharadwaj shines in a strong role and proves she is capable of more such performances. Jagadish Malanad, Kaddipudi Chandru, and Sai Krishna provide admirable support.
There is one montage song, “Mathigu Mathigu Bari Hoo Nagu…”, which is melodious and meaningful, composed by Arjun Janya. The cinematographer doesn’t face many challenges to showcase talent.
This is a nice thriller to watch.
