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Directed by | Sree Harsha Konuganti |
Written by | Sree Harsha Konuganti |
Produced by | Sunil Balusu |
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Cinematography | Raj Thota |
Edited by | Vijay Vardhan Kavuri |
Music by | Sunny M.R. |
Production companies | V Celluloid VR Global Media |
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Running time | 142 minutes [2] |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Box office | ₹26 crore (US$3.1 million) [3] |
Om Bheem Bush is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language horror comedy film written and directed by Sree Harsha Konuganti and produced by Sunil Balusu under the banner V Celluloid. The film features Sree Vishnu, Priyadarshi, Rahul Ramakrishna, Srikanth Iyengar and Ayesha Khan in lead roles. Music is composed by Sunny M.R and cinematography by Raj Thota. [4] The film released theatrical on 22 March 2024. [5]
In the village of Bhairavapuram, friends Krish, Vinay, and Madhav explore the haunted Sampangi Mahal seeking hidden treasure. They encounter the ghost of Sampangi, a noblewoman cursed to guard the palace's secrets. Facing perilous challenges, they uncover the tragic history behind Sampangi's plight. Through courage and friendship, they confront the ghost and find the treasure, discovering the true riches of redemption. Emerging from the ordeal, they leave with a profound understanding of love and loyalty. And thought [6]
Principal photography commenced in late December 2022 and included a 15-day filming schedule in Hyderabad, which was followed by 20 days filming schedule in Pune and Kerala. [8] The film marks the second collaboration between Sree Vishnu, Priyadarshi and Rahul Ramakrishna, after Brochevarevarura (2019). [9]
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Released | March 7, 2024 | |||
Studio | Chordfather Productions | |||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
Language | Telugu | |||
Label | Aditya Music | |||
Producer | Sunny M.R. | |||
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Om Bheem Bush Full Songs Jukebox on YouTube |
The film background score and music was composed by Sunny M.R.. Aditya Music acquired the audio rights. [10] The song "Bang Bros" was released on 7 March 2024 and captures the predicaments of navigating youth and romance. [11] This was followed by the second single titled, "The Wedding Song," and it was released on 17 March 2024. It communicates the rituals of traditional Indian weddings in a musical manner. [12] The third single named "Dil Dhadke" combines romance and excitement and was released on 22 March 2024, coinciding with the film's theatrical release date. The remaining songs were released as part of the official jukebox on 24 March 2024. [13]
Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India wrote that, "Sunny MR’s music score harmonises with the film’s thematic currents, accentuating the emotional depth of the characters." [6] On the other hand, Prakash Pecheti of South First stated that, "The music in Om Bheem Bush, composed by Sunny MR, is not so exhilarating. The songs quickly fade from memory once they conclude." [14]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Bang Bros" | Lakshmi Priyanka | Aditya Iyenger, Dinker Kalvala, Vivek Hariharan, Rutvik Talashilkar, Sunny M.R. | 3:02 |
2. | "The Wedding Song" | Krishna Kanth | Kapil Kapilan | 3:22 |
3. | "Dil Dhadke" | Krishna Kanth | Krishna Tejasvi, Sunny M.R. | 3:03 |
4. | "Anuvanuvuu" | Krishna Kanth | Arijit Singh | 3:34 |
5. | "Aparichitha" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Sithara Krishnakumar | 4:17 |
6. | "Neeli Moha Megham" | Krishna Kanth | Anjana Balakrishnan | 3:56 |
7. | "Thaalajaalane" | Krishna Kanth | Harjot Kaur | 3:46 |
8. | "Ule Ule" | Lakshmi Priyanka | Ram Miriyala | 1:47 |
9. | "Oka Kalalaa" | Krishna Kanth | Sunny M.R. [15] | 4:02 |
Om Bheem Bush was theatrically released on 22 March 2024, while the film premiered in the United States a day prior. [16] The film received a A certification from the Central Board of Film Certification, [17] whereas the British Board of Film Classification rated it '12A' and stated that Dreamz Entertainment Limited, the official overseas distributor of the film, cut a scene depicting substance misuse to achieve said rating. [18]
The film's streaming rights were acquired by Amazon Prime Video, and the film started streaming from 12 April 2024. [19]
123 Telugu gave the film 3.25/5 stars and stated that "Om Bheem Bush impresses with its execution and cleverness, though leaving some questions unanswered. Yet, the director skillfully invites viewers to embrace the fantastical, allowing for complete immersion despite occasional logic gaps". [20]
The Indian Express gave the film 2/5 stars and stated that "The film relies heavily on the camaraderie and improvised dialogues among Vishnu, Rahul, and Darshi. What unfolds is a delightful comedy, where every line is delivered with a punch". [21]
Bvs Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave the film 1.5/5 stars and stated "Agreed that it is meant to tickle the funny bones of the audience and the makers kept claiming that there is ‘no logic, only magic’ but it is bereft of any magic". [22]
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