REVIEW OF Bhediya (Thodelu)

Synopsis

Bhaskar (Varun Dhawan), a civil engineer and road contractor, receives a project in the forested interior of Arunachal Pradesh. After arriving in the region, Bhaskar is bitten by a wolf and gradually transforms into the creature. He is treated by a veterinarian, Anika (Kriti Sanon), and the story follows Bhaskar’s journey as he navigates his transformation and the challenges it presents.

Positive Elements

• The film’s concept of a creature-comedy is unique in India and the casting of a major Bollywood star in the lead role helps increase the film’s appeal.
• There are several thrilling moments and sequences in the film.
• Varun Dhawan gives an excellent performance as Bhaskar, particularly in portraying the pain of his transformation.
• Kriti Sanon also gives a good performance as Anika.
• The film has a good balance of comedy and entertainment throughout.
• Abhishek Banerjee is particularly funny as Bhaskar’s cousin JD.

Negative Elements

• The pacing of the film is slow in places and there are some boring scenes that could have been cut.
• The key twist in the plot is predictable due to the inclusion of certain scenes.
• The violence in the film is heavy at times and there is a particularly disturbing scene in the first half.
• The film becomes routine towards the end, diminishing its overall impact.

Technical Aspects

• The VFX and 3D effects in the film are well done and enhance the viewing experience.
• The cinematography captures the beauty of the forest and locations in Arunachal Pradesh.
• The editing is average and the production values are satisfactory.
• The direction by Amar Kaushik is decent, but he could have paid more attention to the key plot twist and second half of the film.

Verdict

Overall, Bhediya (Thodelu) is a film that is worth watching once, particularly for its unique concept and good performances from the lead actors. However, the slow pacing and predictable plot twist may disappoint some viewers.