The Stree duo of producer Dinesh Vijan and director Amar Kaushik reunite to deliver a film that is substantially more than just yet another horror-comedy. It is in certain ways in the same zone as the 2018 film but is markedly different in spirit, substance and style.
The plot of Bhediya is a blend of folklore with a twist. Apart from picking up threads from the werewolf universe, the story also sends a strong message about the environmental damage our forests are facing. Despite having a bonafide Bollywood A-lister at its core, what stands out in Bhediya is the visual experience it offers, although there were scenes with lack of quality CGI used, however it is very improved one than one we have seen in recent times for other films.
Performances feel genuine and Kaushik's USP of infusing humour and wit at the right moments helps in keeping the narrative engaging and entertaining. Varun Dhawan is the lead, but the performance by Abhishek Banerjee won my heart. While the first half was good enough , it's the second half where all the action lies. Even there, the pace gets a little slow in between with some scenes looking needlessly dragged and stretched, but then Varun's scenes as a wolf and Abhishek's comedy keeps you cracking up for most of the time. After the mishap of Roohi, Bhediya delivers what we are expecting from Dinesh Vijan's horro-comedy universe.
My Rating : 8.5/10.
The plot of Bhediya is a blend of folklore with a twist. Apart from picking up threads from the werewolf universe, the story also sends a strong message about the environmental damage our forests are facing. Despite having a bonafide Bollywood A-lister at its core, what stands out in Bhediya is the visual experience it offers, although there were scenes with lack of quality CGI used, however it is very improved one than one we have seen in recent times for other films.
Performances feel genuine and Kaushik's USP of infusing humour and wit at the right moments helps in keeping the narrative engaging and entertaining. Varun Dhawan is the lead, but the performance by Abhishek Banerjee won my heart. While the first half was good enough , it's the second half where all the action lies. Even there, the pace gets a little slow in between with some scenes looking needlessly dragged and stretched, but then Varun's scenes as a wolf and Abhishek's comedy keeps you cracking up for most of the time. After the mishap of Roohi, Bhediya delivers what we are expecting from Dinesh Vijan's horro-comedy universe.
My Rating : 8.5/10.