Bairavaa

Bairavaa poster

Bairavaa is a 2017 Indian Tamil language action film written and directed by Bharathan. Produced by B. Bharathi Reddy under the banner of Vijaya Productions, the film stars Vijay in the title role, while Keerthy Suresh, Jagapathi Babu, Daniel Balaji, Thambi Ramaiah, and Sathish play supporting roles. The film's music was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, with cinematography by M. Sukumar and editing by Praveen K.L. Bairavaa was released on 12 January 2017, coinciding with the Pongal festival.

Plot

The film follows the story of Bairavaa, a collection agent for a bank, who takes on a corrupt businessman and his henchmen to fight for justice and protect the education rights of medical students. The narrative unfolds as Bairavaa falls in love with Malarvizhi, a medical student, who is in a dire situation because of the corrupt practices of a private medical college chairman, PK. As Bairavaa delves deeper, he uncovers various illegal activities and takes it upon himself to fight against the injustice, leading to action-packed confrontations.

Cast

• Vijay as Bairavaa
• Keerthy Suresh as Malarvizhi
• Jagapathi Babu as PK, the antagonist
• Daniel Balaji as a henchman
• Thambi Ramaiah as Bairavaa's friend
• Sathish as Bairavaa's sidekick

Production

The production of Bairavaa began in early 2016, with director Bharathan announcing his second collaboration with Vijay after their previous film, Azhagiya Tamil Magan. The film was shot across various locations in India, including Chennai, Hyderabad, and Rajasthan, with a significant portion of the film also shot in Nepal. The production phase was marked by high expectations due to the successful pairing of Vijay and Bharathan, and the inclusion of a strong supporting cast.

Music

The soundtrack and background score of Bairavaa were composed by Santhosh Narayanan, marking his first collaboration with Vijay. The music received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, with tracks such as "Papa Papa" and "Varlaam Varlaam Vaa" becoming chartbusters.

Release and Reception

Bairavaa was released worldwide on 12 January 2017, receiving mixed reviews from critics. While Vijay's performance and the action sequences were praised, the film's pacing and screenplay received criticism. Despite the mixed critical reception, Bairavaa performed well at the box office, benefiting from the Pongal holiday release.

Legacy

Although Bairavaa did not receive widespread critical acclaim, it was appreciated for its action sequences and Vijay's performance. The film added to Vijay's image as an action star in Tamil cinema and maintained his popularity among the masses.