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===Critical Reception===
===Critical Reception===
Nowrunning wrote: "Bheema is a mix of action, romance, thrill and sentiment, but fails to impress. The shoddy screenplay and jerky narration are more to blame than the lack of ingenuity on the part of the director, Bheema is a one-man show of Vikram".<ref>http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3025/tamil/bheema/1471/review.htm</ref> Sify wrote: "The film lacks a solid story with no twists, and instead it tests the patience of the viewers as it turns out to be a mix of fight followed by a song, and again breaking out into another well choreographed action scene that dissolves into yet another song in Switzerland and followed by more stunt scenes".<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14589515&ctid=5&cid=2429</ref> Behindwoods wrote: "For pure lovers of action, Bheema might just be the Pongal movie they are looking for, but those expecting an action movie with a strong story will be disappointed".<ref>http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/bheema-review.html</ref> Rediff wrote: "A M Rathnam's flashy Tamil venture, produced with state-of-the-art techniques and freeze frames that promise to dazzle you. That promise, at least, they manage to deliver".<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/15ssbheema.htm</ref>
Nowrunning wrote: "Bheema is a mix of action, romance, thrill and sentiment, but fails to impress. The shoddy screenplay and jerky narration are more to blame than the lack of ingenuity on the part of the director, Bheema is a one-man show of Vikram".<ref>http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3025/tamil/bheema/1471/review.htm</ref> Sify wrote: "The film lacks a solid story with no twists, and instead it tests the patience of the viewers as it turns out to be a mix of fight followed by a song, and again breaking out into another well choreographed action scene that dissolves into yet another song in Switzerland and followed by more stunt scenes".<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14589515&ctid=5&cid=2429</ref> Behindwoods wrote: "For pure lovers of action, Bheema might just be the Pongal movie they are looking for, but those expecting an action movie with a strong story will be disappointed".<ref>http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/bheema-review.html</ref> Rediff wrote: "A M Rathnam's flashy Tamil venture, produced with state-of-the-art techniques and freeze frames that promise to dazzle you. That promise, at least, they manage to deliver".<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/15ssbheema.htm</ref>

Noted director [[Gautham Menon]] criticized the film in a leading newspaper saying that: "when you see Bheema, you are left wondering what Vikram saw in the narration and in the first place made him sign a film like this. The way it was made, it was a rip-off of so many films without a trace of originality running through it, When you see a film that has a scene that reminds you of your own film, you don’t know whether they are trying to emulate you or imitate you… In so many places, it was like Thalapathy,like Company,like Kaakha Kaakha and the last scene was straight out of The Departed. More than being a film I hate, it was a film that completely disappointed me".<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-rips-bheema-news-tamil-kkftXxafaji.html</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 17:40, 2 November 2012

For the Mahabharata character, see Bhima.
Bheema
An early poster
Directed byN. Linguswamy
Written byS. Ramakrishnan (Dialogues )
Screenplay byN. Linguswamy
Story byN. Linguswamy
Produced byA. M. Rathnam
StarringVikram
Trisha Krishnan
Prakash Raj
Raghuvaran
Ashish Vidyarthi
CinematographyR. D. Rajasekhar
Edited byAnthony Gonsalves
Music byHarris Jayaraj
Production
company
Sri Surya Movies
Distributed bySri Surya Movies
Release date
14 January 2008 (2008-01-14)
Running time
159 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹15.7 crore

Bheema (Tamil: பீமா) is a 2008 Tamil action film directed by N. Linguswamy. It stars Vikram, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, and Raghuvaran. The film score was by composer Harris Jayaraj, shot by cinematographer R. D. Rajasekhar, and edited by Anthony. The film was released on 14 January 2008, after two years of production delays, to mixed reviews. The release coincides with the Thai Pongal harvest festival in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1]

Plot

The story follows a tug of war between two underworld gangs trying to outsmart each other. Chinna’s (Prakash Raj) gang—the smaller of the two—, struggles to overtake Periyavar’s (Raghuvaran) gang, until a man named Sekar (Vikram) gives Chinna’s gang new life. Sekar is a man of steel, physically and mentally, who had idolised Chinna in his childhood; he is similar to the character Bhima from the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. Sekar challenges Periyavar’s group and puts Chinna on top.

The gangs are then targeted by the new police commissioner (Ashish Vidyarthi). Sekar later leaves the fight to settle down with his girlfriend Shalini (Trisha Krishnan), but although Chinna wants Sekar to lead his own life, his gang members want him back. In the film's final climax, Chinna's gang members kill Shalini; Sekar retaliates by killing Chinna, and the police then kill Sekar.

Cast

Production

After Ji, Lingusamy announced his next project "Bheemaa" in 2005.[2] Vikram trained his body for three months with the help of former Mr. Tamil Nadu bodybuilding champion Rajendran for the part of Sekar so that he would look more like the physically strong character of Bheema.[3][4] Vikram stated that he approached the film like an actor even though the film's script was written "for a star"[5] and furthermore he told that it is one of the most powerful roles.[6]

Katrina Kaif[7] and Deepika Padukone[8] were considered to play heroine but replaced by Trisha.[9] There were rumours that Mammootty would act in the film but reports proved untrue.[10] Nana Patekar was replaced by Prakashraj to play villain.[11] Raghuvaran was selected to play an important role.[12] Sherin was selected to perform item number.[13]

A song was shot with 3000 junior artistes flown in from Mumbai.[14] The duet song was shot at Madurai Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal.[15] The scenes were shot in Rameshwaram and Tuticorin, A song sequence with Vikram and Trisha was picturised for the last few days on a huge ship located in mid sea.[16] A song was shot at Australia.[17] Re-recording was completed in 30 days and song "Oru Mugamo" was shot with 30 scenes.[18]

Controversy

Vijaykanth has lodged a formal complaint at the Producers’ Council and the Nadigar Sangam against producer A.M. Rathnam for settlement of dues amounting to Rs. 85 lakhs. According to Vijayakanth’s sources, the producer had promised the actor to pay the amount after the release of the movie Dharmapuri in which he had acted. However, the producer moved on to his next project Bheema, starring Vikram, without keeping his promise. Perturbed by this, the actor has sought action against the producer and has requested Rama Narayanan, president of the Producers’ Council to intervene and stop the release of Bheema until his dues are settled.[19]

A petition was filed by a travels company alleging that Sri Surya Movies, who had produced 'Bheemaa', had card dues for air tickets bought from them to go abroad and shoot 'Bheemaa'. Hence the petitioners sought a stay on the movie's release. When the petition came up for hearing at the Madras High Court on Friday, the Judges declined to grant the stay and they rather insisted the production house to pay dues from their property security amount.[20]

Soundtrack

Untitled

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Harris Jayaraj, was well received by the audience. Bheema is the only film Harris scored for Linguswamy. The soundtrack received tremendous response,both critically and commercially .

Bheema soundtrack tracklist
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ragasiya Kanavugal"Hariharan & Madhushree 
2."Mudhal Mazhai"R. Prasanna, Hariharan & Mahathi 
3."Rangu Rangamma"Vijay Yesudas, Kailash Kher & Swarnalatha 
4."Siru Paaravaiyaale"Karthik & Harini 
5."Oru Mugamo"Krish & Naresh Iyer 
6."Enadhuyire"Nikhil Mathew, Chinmayi, Sadhana Sargam & Sowmya Raoh 

Release

After three years of production, "Bheemaa" was finally released on 14 January 2008 on the eve of Pongal[21] alongside other releases like Pazhani, Kaalai, Vaazhthugal and Pirivom Santhippom. Prior release, the film was certified U/A.[22][23] The film was released in 300 prints at 10 theatres in Chennai.[24]

Box office

[25][26] The film debuted at number one position at the Chennai box-office and grossed ₹58 lakhs in the first four days of release,[27] eventually grossing ₹3 crores there.[28] In Overseas market, the film grossed $634,779 in United Kingdom and Malaysia.[29][30]

Critical Reception

Nowrunning wrote: "Bheema is a mix of action, romance, thrill and sentiment, but fails to impress. The shoddy screenplay and jerky narration are more to blame than the lack of ingenuity on the part of the director, Bheema is a one-man show of Vikram".[31] Sify wrote: "The film lacks a solid story with no twists, and instead it tests the patience of the viewers as it turns out to be a mix of fight followed by a song, and again breaking out into another well choreographed action scene that dissolves into yet another song in Switzerland and followed by more stunt scenes".[32] Behindwoods wrote: "For pure lovers of action, Bheema might just be the Pongal movie they are looking for, but those expecting an action movie with a strong story will be disappointed".[33] Rediff wrote: "A M Rathnam's flashy Tamil venture, produced with state-of-the-art techniques and freeze frames that promise to dazzle you. That promise, at least, they manage to deliver".[34]

References

  1. ^ "300 prints for 'Bheema'". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 11 January 2008. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Tamil movies : Lingusamy will direct Vikram in Bheema". Behindwoods.com. 24 October 2005. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  3. ^ Vikram trimming his body
  4. ^ "Muscle man Vikram - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 17 February 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  5. ^ Kamath, Sudhish (7 September 2007). "Vikram versus Kenny". The Hindu. Retrieved 31 July 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Tamil movies : Vikram: "Bheema, one of the most powerful roles"". Behindwoods.com. 4 January 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  7. ^ "Tamil movies : Vikram to team up with Katrina Kaif for Bheema". Behindwoods.com. 25 November 2005. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  8. ^ "Tamil movies : Bheema : A new contender for Trisha!!". Behindwoods.com. 1 March 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Tamil movies : Trisha confirms her cast in Bheema". Behindwoods.com. 17 March 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  10. ^ "Tamil movies : Bheema : Harris and Mamooty to come in". Behindwoods.com. 1 February 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  11. ^ "Tamil movies : Bheema: Prakashraj to replace Nana?". Behindwoods.com. 3 June 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  12. ^ "Tamil movies : Raghuvaran in Bheema!!". Behindwoods.com. 24 July 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  13. ^ "SHERIN BHEEMA URCHAGAM Thulluvatho Illamai Nandha Vikram Ram Gopal Verma movie stills review trailer gallery". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  14. ^ "Tamil movies : Bheema song; 3000 dancers and the Vikram party". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  15. ^ "Tamil movies bheema vikram tuticorn madurai thirumalai nayakkar mahal kandasamy tamil movie gallery". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ^ "Bheema - Shooting at mid sea - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 24 March 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ^ "Vikram, Trisha to fly to Australia - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 3 March 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  18. ^ "Bheemaa: A special treat - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 25 December 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  19. ^ "VIJAYAKANTH BHEEMA Kollywood Ameer Sivakumar Vijayakanth Nadigar Sangam A M Rathnam Dharmapuri Vikram Rama Narayanan tamil movie news hot stills picture image gallery". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  20. ^ "'Bheemaa' gets a reprieve - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 3 November 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  21. ^ "'Bheemaa' confirmed for Pongal - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 11 January 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  22. ^ "Pongal movies and censor certificates - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 11 January 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  23. ^ "Bheemaa censored - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 2 January 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  24. ^ "300 prints for 'Bheemaa' - Kannada Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 11 January 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  25. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/35879.html
  26. ^ [1]
  27. ^ Bheema - A pongal bonanza
  28. ^ Bheema - Chennai Box office collections
  29. ^ Bheema - UK Box office collections
  30. ^ Bheema - Malaysia Box office collections
  31. ^ http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3025/tamil/bheema/1471/review.htm
  32. ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14589515&ctid=5&cid=2429
  33. ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/bheema-review.html
  34. ^ http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/15ssbheema.htm

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