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Bhagavanth Kesari Story
Bhagavanth Kesari is an action drama movie directed by Anil Ravipudi. The movie casts Nandamuri Balakrishna, Kajal Agarwal, and Sree Leela in the main lead roles along with Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, and many others have seen in supporting roles. The music was composed by Thaman S while the cinematography was done by C Ram Prasad and it is edited by Tammiraju. The film is produced by Sahu Garapati, Harish Peddi under Shine Screens banner.
Story Plot
Bhagavanth Kesari (Nandamuri Balakrishna), who has been released from jail, strives to recruit Vijji alias Vijayalakshmi (Shri Leel) into the army under his protection. However, Vijji is reluctant to join the army physically, mentally, and firmly. Despite Bhagavanth Kesari's advice and information, Vijji provides counsel and tips on military matters. In college, after falling in love with her classmate, Vijji desires to keep her distance from the military. In this sequence, Rahul Sanghvi (Arjun Rampal) competes to kill Vijji.
Why did Bhagavanth Kesari raise the obligation of protection to Vijji? What are the mental weaknesses that Vijji faces? What causes Vijji's mental vulnerabilities? What happened after Bhagavanth Kesari decided that Vijji should keep her distance? How and why did Rahul Singhvi decide to kill Vijji? What is the enmity between Rahul Singhvi and Bhagavanth Kesari? Rahul Singhvi tries to advise Bhagavanth Kesari on how to confront legal challenges.
How is Bhagavanth Kesari's relationship with Kathyayani (Kajal Aggarwal)? Did Vijji eventually join the army? What kind of personality development does Rahul Singhvi undergo to oppose Bhagavanth Kesari? These are the questions answered in the narrative of the film Bhagavanth Kesari.
Publicity
Makers of the highly anticipated film "Bhagavanth Kesari" unveiled its first look on March 22nd, creating excitement among fans and the audience. The film's title logo and poster were subsequently revealed on June 8th, building up anticipation for the project. To celebrate Nandamuri Balakrishna's birthday, a special teaser of the movie was released on June 10th, treating fans to a glimpse of what to expect from this upcoming venture. Bhagavanth Kesari theatrical trailer released on October 8th, 2023.
Censor and Run Time
Bhagavanth Kesari movie censored with U/A certificate and run time locked for 2 hours 35 minutes.
OTT Rights
The digital streaming rights for Bhagavanth Kesari have been secured by the renowned OTT platform Amazon Prime Videos, and its available to watch on ott platform from November 24th, 2023.
Release Date
Bhagavanth Kesari movie was released in theaters on Oct 19th, 2023 on the eve of Dasara.
Box-Office
Bhagavanth Kesari movie made a pre-release business of 67.35 crores before release, and on opening day, it made 32.33 crores worldwide. Bhagavanth Kesari earned approximately 112.18 crores in the first week and it collected worldwide 130.01 crore on its second weekend.
71st National Film Awards 2025
Bhagavanth Kesari has been honored as the Best Telugu Film at the 71st National Film Awards 2025. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in a powerful lead role and directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film stood out for its impactful storytelling, performances, and emotional depth. This recognition highlights the film’s cultural relevance and its strong connection with audiences, making it a proud moment for Telugu cinema.
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