Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana

Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana (transl. Magnifying glass Bhaskar Narayana) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language mystery thriller drama film directed by Purushotham Raaj and stars Shiva Kandukuri and Rashi Singh.^[1] The film was released on 1 March 2024.

Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Purushotham Raaj
Written by	Purushotham Raaj
Produced by	Snehal Jangala Karthik Mudumbi Shashidhar Kasi
Starring	Shiva Kandukuri Rashi Singh
Cinematography	Goutham George
Edited by	Garry BH
Music by	Score: Sricharan Pakala Songs: Sricharan Pakala Vijai Bulganin
Production companies	Million Dreams Creations Vijaya Saraaga Productions
Release date	1 March 2024 (2024-03-01)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana is about a village detective who gets involved in a case through a sequence of events. The basic setup showcases the disturbing truth that these are not ordinary murders but acts of human sacrifice as part of black magic rituals. Whether this rookie detective solves this issue is the basic crux of the film. Bhaskar navigates this dark mystery and hunts down the perpetrators. Will he be successful in solving this mystery behind the murders? Will he nab the serial killer against all odds?

Cast

• Shiva Kandukuri as Detective "Bhoothaddam" Bhaskar Narayana
• Rashi Singh as Lakshmi
• Devi Prasad as CI Danava Shankaracharyulu
• Arun Kumar as Detective "Watson" Prasad, Bhaskar Narayana's trusted assistant and best friend
• Shiva Kumar as Indrajith
• Varshini Sounderajan as Rudraveni
• Shafi as John Philip
• Sivannarayana Naripeddi as D. Gangadhara Rao, Bhaskar Narayana's father
• Kalpa Latha as Bhaskar Narayana's mother
• Rupa Lakshmi as Lakshmi and Sravani's mother
• Divija Prabhakar as Sravani, Lakshmi's elder sister and Bhaskar Narayana's close friend
• Ananth
• Prabhakar as SI Mohammad Ali
• Venkatesh Kakumanu as Kishore, Sravani's boyfriend
• Chaitanya Sagiraju
• Gaurav Dasari as Mark Joseph
• Ambati Sreenu
• Satya Srinivas
• Pranavi
• Kamal
• Gururaj Manepalli as Dr. Nataraj
• Paul Ramu as Satish

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by Sricharan Pakala and Vijai Bulganin.^[2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Dappukotti Cheppukona"	Bhaskarabhatla	Vijai Bulganin	Anurag Kulkarni	5:07
2.	"Kaka"	Suresh Banisetti	Vijai Bulganin	Rahul Sipligunj	4:05
3.	"Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana"	Purushotham Raaj Suresh Banisetty	Sricharan Pakala	Sricharan Pakala	3:58
4.	"Shiva Trap Trance"	Chaitanya Prasad	Sricharan Pakala	Kaala Bhairava	3:45
Total length:					16:55

Release and reception

Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana was released on 1 March 2024.^[3] The film premiered on Aha on 22 March 2024.^[4][5]

A critic from the Deccan Chronicle rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, "Bhoothadham Bhaskar Narayana" is a commendable addition to the Telugu crime thriller genre, offering ample thrills and suspense. It's a must-watch for those craving a gripping thriller experience".^[6] A critic from The Hans India wrote that "Ultimately, the film not only successfully sustains a solid level of intrigue until the end but also attests to the director's mastery in holding suspense, making 'Bhaskar Narayan's Bhutaddham' a promising and memorable addition to the Telugu thriller landscape".^[7] A critic from 123Telugu rated the film 2.75 out of 5 and wrote that "On the whole, Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana has a fascinating premise, but the narration isn’t great enough to take the film to the next level".^[8] A critic from The Times of India rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that "Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana stands out for its innovative blend of detective storytelling with mythological elements".^[9]