Starring: Nirroze Putcha, Samaira Sandhu, Subha Ranjan, Peden O Namgyal, Sonam Barphungpa, Rajeswari Chakraborty
Director: Deena Raj
Producer: Dr. Shankar Naidu
Music Director: Satya Kashyap
Dr. Shankar Naidu, an NRI, has produced a Telugu-Hindi bilingual film titled “Bharateeyans,” with a patriotic theme aimed at inspiring Indian audiences. Let’s delve into the movie and see how it fares.
Story:
“Bharateeyans” follows the journey of six individuals from different regions: Telugu (Nirroze Putcha), Nepali (Sonam Barphungpa), Punjabi (Samaira Sandhu), Bhojpuri (Subha Ranjan), Peden O Namgyal (Tripura), and Bengali (Rajeswari Chakraborty). These individuals are brought together at a military farmhouse by people claiming to be part of the Indian army. After undergoing a day’s training, they are assigned a secret mission in China. Motivated by personal tragedies, they embark on the mission. Will they succeed? This forms the crux of the story.
Positive Aspects:
The film boasts impressive cinematography by Jaypal Reddy, who captures stunning visuals throughout the narrative. Sonam Barphungpa delivers a decent performance, and some of his scenes are noteworthy.
Negative Aspects:
Unfortunately, “Bharateeyans” fails to handle the theme of patriotism effectively and ends up trivializing serious national issues. The film’s makers seem to have a flawed understanding of patriotism, which is evident in many scenes.
The characters’ lack of depth is apparent as they readily accept a national mission after just one day of training. Emotional sequences that elicit laughter highlight the poor execution of the film. “Bharateeyans” is filled with unintentionally funny moments that leave viewers feeling disappointed.
The film suggests that crossing a country’s border is an easy task, implying that anyone can do it. These scenes bring to mind similar sequences from the movie “Desamuduru.” Additionally, the portrayal of a RAW agent in the film becomes a parody of Agent Tina’s character in “Vikram.” Filmmakers should avoid such instances.
As the movie progresses, viewers eagerly await its conclusion, but unfortunately, the makers prolong the story unnecessarily, testing the audience’s patience. The portrayal of the villain is weak, leaving viewers uncertain whether “Bharateeyans” is a faction-based film or a patriotic one. Both halves of the film drag on without reason, resulting in a tedious experience for the audience.
The dialogues in the film are poorly written, causing considerable irritation. Endless lectures and action sequences add to the confusion, leaving viewers scratching their heads. The portrayal of the Prime Minister’s role further contributes to the film’s negative impact.
Verdict:
Overall, “Bharateeyans” is a disappointing film in every aspect. Sensitivity is crucial when handling subjects like patriotism, but this movie lacks the necessary effort and understanding. The amateurish presentation trivializes important national issues, and the lengthy runtime becomes unbearable. Emotional scenes intended to evoke serious emotions end up becoming laughable. The portrayal of certain characters reflects the film’s lack of direction. “Bharateeyans” is undoubtedly one of the worst films released recently.