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Bhaiyya Ji: A Revenge Tale Starring Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee is gearing up for his big screen comeback with a new film titled “Bhaiyya Ji”. This project reunites him with the team behind the successful movie “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai”.

Fans were already excited after Bajpayee revealed the film’s first look and release date. Now, with the release of the official teaser, the anticipation has reached a fever pitch. The teaser showcases Bajpayee in a never-seen-before, intense, and ruthless avatar.

Mark your calendars! Bhaiyya Ji hits theaters on May 24, 2024.

Talking about his role, Bajpayee expressed his enthusiasm about portraying this complex character. He described Bhaiyya Ji as a “raw and intense” individual, and highlighted his excitement about bringing him to life on screen. He also mentioned that the film’s potential for mainstream appeal was a major factor in his decision to collaborate with director Apoorv Singh Karki (of “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai”) and even become a producer for this project.

Manoj Bajpayee’s Recent Work

Bajpayee’s last screen appearance was in the Netflix web series “Killer Soup”, where he shared the screen with Konkona Sen Sharma.

On the film front, his 2023 release “Joram” received critical acclaim, winning the Best Film (Critics) award at the 69th Filmfare Awards. However, the film’s theatrical release on December 8th, 2023, coincided with big-budget productions like “Animal” and “Sam Bahadur”, leading to a box office clash.

Box Office vs. Artistic Merit

Bajpayee has been a vocal critic of the overemphasis on box office numbers in the Indian film industry. He believes this obsession has negatively impacted the artistic merit of filmmaking. In an interview with News18, he expressed his concerns about how box office figures are constantly thrown around, diminishing the true value of cinema. He argued that a film’s quality shouldn’t be solely judged by its earnings. He acknowledged that “Animal” and “Sam Bahadur” were large-scale productions with significant financial backing, which generated significant hype. However, “Joram” was a different kind of film with a smaller budget for promotion and publicity.

Looking Ahead

Following “Bhaiyya Ji”, Bajpayee has a busy schedule lined up. He is slated to star in upcoming films like “Despatch” and “The Fable”. Additionally, fans can also look forward to seeing him in the highly anticipated third season of the web series “The Family Man”.