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Baang is a dark comedy released in the Kannada language. Produced by Pooja Vasant Kumar under the banner of UK Productions, the movie was written and directed b

Baang Movie Review

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Review for the film " Baang"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 02 Hour 04 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 18-08-2023
Genre: Action, Thriller
3 / 5.00
3.49 / 5.0

Baang is a dark comedy released in the Kannada language. Produced by Pooja Vasant Kumar under the banner of UK Productions, the movie was written and directed by Sree Ganesh Parshuram. Udith Leela helmed the cinematography, while Vijeth Chandra Bio coming soon... >> Read More... supervised the editing team. The film, released theatrically on 18 August 2023, stars Raghu Dixit Raghu Dixit, born in Mysuru, Karnataka, is a famou >> Read More... and Shanvi Srivastava Shanvi Shrivastava, who recently turned 23 on 8th >> Read More... in lead roles, apart from Sathvika Appaiah Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Ritvik Muralidhar Ritvik Muralidhar is an Indian composer, singer, s >> Read More... [who also helms the writing and musical departments of the same], Sunil Gujjar, Natya Ranga Natya Ranga is an Indian film actor who has primar >> Read More... , Shraya Rao, etc. in supporting roles. Famous Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep also lent his voice to the film. 

Plot 

Aarav, Bhushan, and Sunil are in a fix, as they have to get back a bag of drugs worth 40 crore rupees for a gangster, Daddy. They have to do this to save Aarav’s brother Aayush. Unfortunately they are not the only ones pursuing the bags, with rival gangster Leona joining the game. Do they make it?

Star Performances 

It seems that Kannada cinema is making some strides in the right direction. Raghu Dixit, known chiefly for his independent creations as a rock artist, has surprised many with his sly demeanor throughout the movie. 

He has been supported by Shanvi Srivastava [famous for her stint in Avane Srimannarayana Click to look into! >> Read More... ], who has turned over a new leaf with the role of Leona. The trio of Rithvik Muralidhar Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Sunil Gujjar, and Naatya Ranga have ably portrayed as the trio in crisis, who have an extremely tough if not impossible target to achieve. 

Analysis 

For an industry that is slowly realizing its true potential, the Kannada film Baang is an earnest effort in the right direction. It might not be entirely out of the blue like the 2019 Telugu classic ‘Mathu Vadalra’ [made on an identical theme], but it is not dull either. 

Making a good dark comedy is like walking a tightrope: one wrong step and the world comes crashing down. Thankfully, ‘Baang’ is not the other way round. For a newbie director, this movie is definitely an effort in the right direction. The unconventional narrative structure also makes the audience genuinely interested in the same. Long story short, ‘Baang’ manages to keep you hooked.  

One of the notable aspects of the movie is its watertight screen time. The barely 2 hours plus runtime sets the stage for a crisp, adrenaline-pumping action flick, infused with a healthy dose of dark comedy. For a film with newbies like Raghu Dixit and Rithvik Muralidhar, 'Baang' does pack a healthy punch. Even Shanvi Srivastava makes it count in a role not very common in the Sandalwood, that of a female gangster. 

However, the comic caper is not without its fair share of flaws. The editing looks a bit choppy, especially during the second half. For a moment, it looked as if the movie could’ve taken a different course altogether, but for an engaging climax. 

What’s There? 

• Slick Runtime, Engaging Visuals 

• Impressive BGMs, earnest efforts from the lead actors 

• Both Engaging and Entertaining 

• Surprise Efforts from actors Shanvi Srivastava and Shraya Rao

What’s Not There? 

• Repetitive Sequences that interrupt a smooth flow of Narrative 

• Sloppy Execution that could’ve almost destroyed the 2nd half 

Verdict 

Except for a few hiccups, 'Baang' is an entertaining roller coaster that is worth a watch. It is flawed, yet engaging in its own sweet way. Don't miss it!

 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Baang"?

Action, Thriller


Who directed "Baang"?

Sree Ganesh Parashuram


What is the duration of "Baang"?

02 Hour 04 Minutes


When was "Baang" released?

18-08-2023

Cast & Crew


Who is the supporting cast in "Baang"?

Raghu Dixit, Nagendra Shah, Natya Ranga, Ritvik Muralidhar, Shanvi Srivastava, Saathvika Raj


Who composed the music for "Baang"?

Ritvik Muralidhar

Storyline


What is the plot of "Baang"?

Plot revolves around Action, Thriller, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Baang"?

3


What are the audience ratings for "Baang"?

3.49

Additional


Is "Baang" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Can I watch "Baang" online?

No, it will be available soon on Amazon Prime Video


Who is the editor of "Baang"?

Vijeth Chandra

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