ABOUT THE MOVIE (VIJAYA LAKSHMI BHAGAVANTH KESARI)
Bhagavanth Kesari (2023) is an Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, alongside Arjun Rampal, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sreeleela. The music is composed by Thaman S.
Released on 19 October 2023 during the Dussehra festival, the film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its action sequences, performances, and strong women-centric theme. It went on to win the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 71st National Film Awards.
Plot Summary
Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari, a former prisoner, becomes the guardian of Vijayalakshmi “Viji” after the death of her father. Determined to fulfill her father’s wish, he encourages Viji to join the Indian Army, despite her fears and reluctance.
Meanwhile, a powerful businessman, Rahul Sanghvi, is involved in a dangerous conspiracy and targets Viji after sensitive data is linked to her. As Bhagavanth protects her, his past rivalry with Rahul resurfaces, revealing the truth behind his imprisonment.
With guidance and determination, Viji overcomes her fears and grows stronger. In the end, Bhagavanth confronts Rahul, defeats him, and ensures justice, while Viji achieves her goal of joining the Army.
Cast
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari, an ex-cop from Adilabad.
- Kajal Aggarwal as Dr. Kathyayani, Bhagavanth's love interest (voice dubbed by Savitha Reddy)
- Arjun Rampal as Rahul Sanghavi, businessman and mafia leader
- Sreeleela as Vijaya Lakshmi "Viji"
- Baby Nainika as Young Viji
- R. Sarathkumar as CI Srikanth, Viji's late father and Bhagavanth's late friend (guest appearance)
- Pallak Lalwani as a reporter (Cameo Appearance)
- Jayachitra as Bhagavanth's mother (Cameo Appearance)
- P. Ravi Shankar as Umesh Dutt's friend
- John Vijay as Ratan Shukla, Bhagavanth's friend
- Aadukalam Naren as Sarath Sanghvi, Rahul's father
- Subbaraju as SP Ravi Krishna IPS
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Deputy CM
- Srinivas Vadlamani as CM
- Brahmaji as Deputy CM's PA
- Raghu Babu as Minister
- VTV Ganesh as Minister
- Rahul Ravi as Karthik, Viji's boyfriend
- Bharath Reddy as Vijji's trainer
- Sanjay Swaroop as Umesh Dutt
- Raj Tirandasu as Japatri, Bhagavanth's friend
- Muralidhar Goud as Jogi
- Dubbing Janaki as Kathyayani's mother
- Srikanth Iyengar as Karthik's father
- Sravan Raghavendra as Vicky
- Rathika Rose as English-Speaking Party Member
- Racha Ravi as Lorry Driver
- Jeevan Kumar Naidu as Daggad Diwakar
- Danny Kuttappa as Rahul's henchman
- Sasidhar as Police Officer
- Meka Ramakrishna as Sentry Narayana
- Chitti Babu
- Anand Raj
- Krishna Chaitanya
- Brahmayya
- Mayank Parakh
- Alok Jain
- Koya Kishore
- Anil Ravipudi in a cameo appearance
- Bhanu Master in a cameo appearance
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