Streaming on: Jio Cinema
Running time: 2 hours 36 mins
Cast: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee
Genre: Horror Comedy
Rating: 4/5
I am a little late to this party, but glad I made it!
It starts slowly, and the first hour or so can be painful. Maybe the brown from Arizona has affected my brain, but I have not been able to shake the greenery from the movie out of my head. However, the jungles of the Northeast take your breath away.
Varun Dhawan plays an ambitious road contractor wanting to build roads in Arunachal Pradesh. He is accompanied by his cousin, Janardan (played by Abhishek Banerjee) and Jomin (played by Paalin Kabaak). Varun and his partners must get permission from the locals to build the road through the jungles instead of around it. This plan would cause more deforestation. Having failed to get permission from the elders, Varun convinces the youth and gets the required signatures to start the project. Varun gets bitten by a wolf, and one thing leads to another. Kriti Sanon plays a local Veterinarian doctor who treats Varun. Strange events unfold, and the protagonists search for answers that lead to twists. This horror comedy guarantees laughter with its comic timing and witty dialogues.
Bhediya is Amar Kaushik’s third movie. He delivers strong messages about racism against people from the Northeastern part of India and the conservation of nature. However, The movie overstays its welcome and could have been shorter. The beginning of the film could have been made more attractive. But overall, it is a must-watch!
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