Jun. 01, 2018|India|155 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Action;Drama
Description: **Bhavesh Joshi Superhero (2018): A Complete Overview in Hindi**
*Bhavesh Joshi Superhero* is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language vigilante action thriller film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane under the Phantom Films banner. The screenplay was co-written by Motwane, Anurag Kashyap, and Abhay Koranne. The film features Harshvardhan Kapoor in the lead role, supported by Priyanshu Painyuli, Ashish Verma, and Nishikant Kamat. It tells the story of a vigilante group that disbands over time but is revived when one of its members uncovers a water theft scheme orchestrated by a local politician and his associates. This marked Nishikant Kamat’s final acting role before his passing in 2020.
The film premiered in theaters on June 1, 2018, and was later showcased at the Neuchatel Film Festival. Despite receiving generally positive reviews, it underperformed at the box office, earning only ₹4.35 crore against a ₹36 crore budget.
**Plot Summary**
The story follows three young friends—Bhavesh (Priyanshu Painyuli), Siku (Harshvardhan Kapoor), and Rajat (Ashish Verma)—who launch a YouTube channel called *Insaaf TV*. Their aim is to expose societal injustices and corruption through their online show. Wearing paper-bag masks, they tackle small-scale corruption in their community, gaining initial success. However, as time passes, Siku and Rajat move on to corporate jobs, losing interest in the channel.
Bhavesh, on the other hand, remains deeply committed to fighting corruption and continues his vigilante efforts despite declining viewership. His persistence leads him to investigate a water crisis in a local area after receiving a tip from an elderly resident. This investigation rekindles the group’s mission, setting the stage for a gripping narrative of justice and resistance.
Cast director: Vikramaditya Motwane
Cast actor: Harshvardhan Kapoor, Priyanshu Painyuli, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Nishikant Kamat, Ashish Verma, Arjun Kapoor, Shibani Dandekar, Anusha Dandekar
Original name: Bhavesh Joshi Superhero