I Don’t Care|Oct. 19, 2023|India|164 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Action;Drama;South;Indian;Thriller
Description: **Bhagavanth Kesari (2023): Overview and Storyline**
“Bhagavanth Kesari” is a Telugu-language action drama film released in 2023, directed by Anil Ravipudi and produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the Shine Screens banner. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, alongside Sreeleela, Arjun Rampal (making his Telugu debut), and Kajal Aggarwal. The music score was crafted by Thaman S.
The film premiered in theaters on October 19, 2023, coinciding with the Dasara festival. It received a mix of reviews from critics, with many praising Balakrishna’s performance and the dynamic action sequences. The movie became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2023.
**Plot Summary:**
The story follows Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari, an ex-prisoner who takes on the responsibility of caring for Vijayalakshmi, or “Viji,” after her father, CI Srikanth, dies in an accident. Bhagavanth aspires for Viji to join the Indian Army, fulfilling her father’s wishes, and seeks assistance from psychologist Dr. Kathyayani. However, Viji is reluctant to pursue a military career due to a childhood phobia and prefers to marry her boyfriend, Karthik.
In the meantime, business mogul Rahul Sanghvi is involved in a scheme to seize a prestigious national project. When the Deputy Chief Minister gathers evidence against him, Sanghvi resorts to assassination to eliminate the threat. As Viji’s relationship with Karthik progresses, Bhagavanth opposes the union, leading to Viji’s resentment towards him.
As they navigate the danger posed by Sanghvi and his associates, the story reveals Bhagavanth’s troubled past as a Circle Inspector who previously clashed with Sarath Sanghvi, Rahul’s father. Dealing with past traumas and current threats, Viji decides to support Bhagavanth in realizing his dreams and joins a military training academy, where initial challenges test their determination and resolve.
Cast director: Anil Ravipudi
Cast actor: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sree Leela, Kajal Agarwal, Arjun Rampal, R. Sarathkumar, Sravan Raghavendra, John Vijay, Priyanka Jawalkar, P. Ravi Shankar
Original name: భగవంత్ కేసరి