Bhediya
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Movie Details
| Also known as | Thodelu, Onai |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Comedy, Horror |
| Release Date | 25 November 2022 |
| Running Time | 2hr 36min |
| Age rating | U/A |
| Cast | Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal, Paalin Kabak |
| Directed by | Amar Kaushik |
| Written by | Niren Bhatt |
| Produced by | Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande |
| Cinematography by | Jishnu Bhattacharjee |
| Edited by | Sanyukta Kaza |
| Music by | Sachin-Jigar |
| Production Company | Maddock Films Jio Studios |
| Distributor | Pen Marudhar Entertainment |
Cast & Characters
- Varun Dhawan as Bhaskar, a road contractor
- Kriti Sanon as Dr Anika, Bhaskar’s love interest
- Deepak Dobriyal as Panda
- Abhishek Banerjee as Janardan “Jana”/ JD, Bhaskar’s cousin; Banerjee reprises his role from Stree.
- Paalin Kabak as Jomin
- Manoj Bakshi as Bhaskar’s father
- Baharul Islam as Engineer Neri
- Dosam Beyong as Prakash Paja
- Madang Pai as Ojha
- Tai Tugung as Police Inspector Tempol
- Ligang Sallu as Kaso, Forest Range Officer
- Nending Uttung as PSI
- Bengia Morto as a youngster at Lapong
- Hage Apa as the doctor
- Tadu Omu as the hunter
- Surbhi Verma as News Reporter
- Amar Kaushik as the stud at the music festival
Special appearances
- Saurabh Shukla as Babanjeet Bagga
- Sharad Kelkar as Anika’s father
- Rajkummar Rao as Vicky, Jana’s friend, reprises his role from Stree
- Aparshakti Khurana as Bittu, Vicky’s friend, reprises his role from Stree
- Shraddha Kapoor in the song “Thumkeshwari”, reprises her role from Stree
Storyline
Set in the forests of Arunachal, Bhediya is a story of Bhaskar, a man who gets bitten by a wolf, and begins to transform into the creature. As Bhaskar and his buddies try to find answers, a bunch of twists, turns, and laughs ensue.
About Bhediya Movie
Bhediya is a Hindi comedy horror film directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan. Written by Niren Bhatt, the film stars Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal, and Paalin Kabak. It is the second installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe, following Stree (2018), with Munjya serving as a prequel to Stree.
The film was shot in various locations across Arunachal Pradesh, including Ziro, Sagalee, and Pakke-Kessang, from March to April 2021. Over 70% of the film’s cast comprises actors from Arunachal Pradesh, with a lead character named Jomin. Arunachali rapper K4 Kheko contributed to the film’s theme song. Kriti Sanon’s bob-cut hairstyle was inspired by her childhood look.
During filming, Varun Dhawan and his wife, Natasha Dalal, donated ₹1 lakh to victims of a fire in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap and Longding districts. The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, also visited the film set in Ziro. Filming concluded on 10 July 2021.
The film addresses themes of wildlife conservation, deforestation, and racial discrimination faced by Northeast Indians.
Bhediya received 13 nominations at the 68th Filmfare Awards, including Best Film (Critics), Best Actor (Critics), and Best Special Effects. A sequel is currently in development.
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Budget & Box Office Collection
| Budget | ₹60 crore |
| Opening Day | ₹7.48 crore |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹90 crore |
