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Bhediya’s plot is a mash-up of folklore and modernity. The story, in addition to picking up threads from the werewolf universe, sends a strong message about the environmental damage our forests are facing. Bhaskar (Varun Dhawan) travels to the scenic dense forests of Arunachal Pradesh to construct a road. But he has no idea that his decision to cut down trees and change the topology of the region will cause mayhem and destruction, resulting in some bizarre deaths. Bhaskar is not alone in his mission. JD (Abhishek Banerjee) and Joe (Paalin Kabak), his two sidekicks, join him on this mission. The kahani mei twist occurs when Bhaskar is bitten by a wolf, giving the story its supernatural punch by transforming into a werewolf every full moon night. With this, comes the challenge of not only stopping his transformation but also ensuring he doesn’t end up murdering people in the neighbouring areas.
Bhediya, directed by Amar Kaushik, is more than just another sci-fi werewolf thriller. He wisely takes advantage of this opportunity to create a universe in which he blends the storylines and characters from his previous franchise, Stree, and opens the door to many future possibilities. Despite having a Bollywood A-lister at its core, what distinguishes Bhediya is the visual experience it provides. Jishnu Bhattacharjee deserves praise for paying proper homage to Arunachal Pradesh’s scenic locales. The visual effects are among the best we’ve seen in a Hindi film in a long time. To make Bhediya work, the werewolf must not only appear menacing but also convincingly real. The graphics team succeeds in this and Varun’s first major transformation moment into Bhediya is a big highlight of the film.
The performances are genuine, and Kaushik’s unique ability to inject humour and wit at just the right moments contributes to the narrative remaining engaging and entertaining. Varun Dhawan is Bhediya’s soul. Not only do his bones crackle and tail pop, but his vulnerability, his fear of what he’s becoming, leave an indelible impression. The second best thing about Bhediya is Abhishek Banerjee’s dialogue delivery and comic timing. This actor is capable of pulling off anything. Paalin Kabak represents local talent and incorporates some moments that actually highlight some important issues, such as being insensitive when visiting a place or casually using words and phrases without understanding what they mean. Kriti Sanon’s on-screen chemistry with Varun looks good, but we wish she had more to do in the film.
Source:IT
