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{{Infobox film
| name = Bheemaa
| image = Bheema poster.JPG
| caption = An early poster
| director = [[N. Linguswamy]]
| producer = [[A. M. Rathnam]]
| writer = [[S. Ramakrishnan]] <small> (Dialogues ) </small>
| screenplay = N. Linguswamy
| story = N. Linguswamy
| starring = [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] <br> [[Trisha Krishnan]] <br> [[Prakash Raj]] <br> [[Raghuvaran]] <br> [[Ashish Vidyarthi]]
| music = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| cinematography = [[R. D. Rajasekhar]]
| editing = [[Anthony (editor)|Anthony Gonsalvez]]
| studiodistributor = Sri Surya Movies
| released = {{start date|2008|1|14|df=y}}▼
| distributor = Sri Surya Movies
| runtime = 2 hr 49 min
▲| released = {{start date|2008|1|14|df=y}}
| country = India▼
| runtime = 159 minutes
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]▼
▲| country = India
| budget = {{INR}}157 million▼
▲| language = Tamil
▲| budget = {{INR}}157 million
| preceded_by =
| followed_by =
}}
'''''Bheemaa''''' is a 2008 [[Tamil Cinema|Tamil]] [[action film]] directed by [[N. Linguswamy]]. It stars [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], [[Trisha Krishnan]], [[Prakash Raj]], and [[Raghuvaran]]. The [[film score]] was by composer [[Harris Jayaraj]], shot by [[cinematographer]] [[R. D. Rajasekhar]], and edited by [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]]. The film was released on 14 January 2008, after two years of production delays, to mixed reviews. The release coincides with the [[Thai Pongal]] [[harvest festival]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="Prints">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35849.html|title=300 prints for 'Bheema'|accessdate=11 January 2008|publisher=[http://www.indiaglitz.com Indiaglitz.com]| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080113001024/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35849.html| archivedate= 13 January 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>▼
▲'''''Bheemaa''''' is a 2008 [[Indian cinema|Indian]] [[Tamil Cinema|Tamil]] [[action film]], written and directed by [[N. Linguswamy]]. It stars [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], [[Trisha Krishnan]], [[Prakash Raj]], and [[Raghuvaran]]. The [[film score]] was by composer [[Harris Jayaraj]], shot by [[cinematographer]] [[R. D. Rajasekhar]], and edited by [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]]. The film was released on 14 January 14, 2008, after two years of production delays, to mixed reviews. The release coincides with the [[Thai Pongal]] [[harvest festival]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="Prints">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35849.html |title=300 prints for 'Bheema' |accessdate=11 January 2008 |publisher=[http://www.indiaglitz.com Indiaglitz.com]| |archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080113001024/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35849.html| |archivedate= 13 January 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
==Plot==▼
▲== Plot ==
The story follows a tug of war between two underworld gangs trying to outsmart each other. Chinna’s ([[Prakash Raj]]) gang, the smaller of the two, struggles to overtake Periyavar’s ([[Raghuvaran]]) gang until a man named Sekar ([[Vikram Kennedy|Vikram]]) gives Chinna’s gang new life. Sekar is a man of steel, physically and mentally, who had idolised Chinna in his childhood; he is similar to the character Bhima from the ancient Hindu epic [[Mahabharata]]. Sekar challenges Periyavar’s group and puts Chinna on top.
The gangs are then targeted by the new police commissioner ([[Ashish Vidyarthi]]). Sekar later leaves the fight to settle down with his girlfriend Shalini ([[Trisha Krishnan]]), but although Chinna wants Sekar to lead his own life, his gang members want him back. In the film's climax, Chinna's gang members kill Shalini; Sekar retaliates by killing Chinna, and the police then kill Sekar.
== Cast ==
* [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as Sekar
* [[Trisha Krishnan]] as Shalini
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Chinna
* [[Raghuvaran]] as Periyavar
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Police Commissioner
* [[Lakshmi Gopalaswamy]] as Padma
* [[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Saamy
* [[Srinath]] as Guru
* [[Sampath Raj]] as Periyavar's Son
* [[Sanusha]] as Suchitra (Shalini's Sister)
* [[Sherin]] in a Special Appearance in the song "Rangu Rangamma"
* [[Shafi]] as Chinna Friend
* [[Shridhar Kumar]] as Chinna's Friend
== Production ==
=== Development ===
[[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] had created an identity for himself by portraying performance oriented offbeat roles. So he began alternating between commercial cinema and arthouse films. After playing heavy roles in ''[[Arul]]'' and ''[[Anniyan]]'', Vikram wanted to make a light hearted comedy film. After seeing the Malayalam film ''[[Thommanum Makkalum]]'' starring [[Mammootty]], Vikram approached the director of the film [[Shafi (director)|Shafi]] and expressed interest in remaking it in Tamil.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-grabs-thommanum-makkalum-news-tamil-kkfv53dhceh.html |title=Vikram grabs 'Thommanum Makkalum'! |publisher=www.sifySify.com |date=18 April 18, 2005}}</ref> The film was titled ''[[Majaa]]'' and the film shooting began. During the making of ''Majaa'', Vikram met with actor [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] who was then working on his film ''[[Chanthupottu]]''. ''Chanthupottu'' had Dileep playing an effeminate character. When it got released, it was commercially successful and brought critical acclaim for Dileep's portrayal.
Vikram, who saw the movie, was impressed and wanted to remake it in Tamil. Vikram approached producer Mohan Natarajan to buy the remake rights of the film. The remake was tentatively titled ''Bheemaa''. But when his film ''Majaa'' hit the screens, it did only average business. So Vikram was skeptical about remaking ''Chanthupottu''.<ref name="Chiyaan">{{cite web |url=http://www.freewebs.com/week-news/oct01-.htm |title=Vikram in Dilemma |date=8 October 8, 2005}}</ref> The film was first postponed but later shelved.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.bizhat.com/news/vikram_postpones_chanthupottu.php |title=Vikram postpones Chanthupottu |publisher=BizHat.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywhat-forum.com/index.php?topic=7624.15;wap2 |title=The Vikram Thread |publisher=www.bollywhat-forum.com}}</ref> The producer of the film, [[A. M. Rathnam]] approached director [[N. Lingusamy|Lingusamy]] to come up with a new script.<ref name="Chiyaan" />
After ''[[Ji (film)|Ji]]'', Lingusamy announced his next project "Bheemaa" in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News35/24-10-05e/tamil-movies-news-vikram.html |title=Tamil movies : Lingusamy will direct Vikram in Bheema |publisher=Behindwoods |date=24 October 24, 2005 |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> Vikram trained his body for three months with the help of former ''Mr. Tamil Nadu'' bodybuilding champion Rajendran for the part of Sekar so that he would look more like the physically strong character of Bheemaa.<ref>[http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/vikram-trimming-his-body/ Vikram trimming his body]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/29260.html |title=Muscle man Vikram - Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=17 February 17, 2007 |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> Vikram stated that he approached the film like an actor even though the film's script was written "for a star"<ref>{{cite web|author=Kamath, Sudhish|date=7 September 7, 2007|title=Vikram versus Kenny|publisher=''The Hindu''|accessdate=31 July 31, 2011|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/09/07/stories/2007090750050100.htm}}</ref> and furthermore he told that it is one of the most powerful roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News39/04.01.06e/vikram.html |title=Tamil movies : Vikram: "Bheema, one of the most powerful roles" |publisher=Behindwoods |date=4 January 4, 2006 |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref>
=== Casting ===
Katrina Kaif<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News39/25-11-05/tamil-movies-news-vikram.html |title=Tamil movies : Vikram to team up with Katrina Kaif for Bheema |publisher=Behindwoods |date=November 25 November, 2005 |accessdate=August 4 August, 2012}}</ref> and Deepika Padukone<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-01/01-03-06-bhaama.html |title=Tamil movies : Bheema :— A new contender for Trisha!! |publisher=Behindwoods |date=March 1 March, 2006 |accessdate=August 4 August, 2012}}</ref> were considered to play heroine but replaced by Trisha.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-03/17-03-06-trisha%20.html |title=Tamil movies : Trisha confirms her cast in Bheema |publisher=Behindwoods |date=17 March 17, 2006 |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> There were rumours that [[Mammootty]] would act in the film but reports proved untrue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/feb-06-02/01-02-06-bheema.html |title=Tamil movies : Bheema :— Harris and Mamooty to come in |publisher=Behindwoods |date=February 1 February, 2006 |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> Nana Patekar was replaced by Prakashraj to play villain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-01/03-06-06-vikram.html |title=Tamil movies : Bheema: Prakashraj to replace Nana? |publisher=Behindwoods |date=3 June 3, 2006 |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> Raghuvaran was selected to play an important role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-04/24-07-06-bheema.html |title=Tamil movies : Raghuvaran in Bheema!! |publisher=Behindwoods |date=July 24 July, 2006 |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> Sherin was selected to perform item number.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/sep-07-01/04-09-07-sherin.html |title=SHERINSherin Bheema BHEEMA|publisher=Behindwoods |date= |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref>
=== Filming ===
A song was shot with 3000 junior artistes flown in from Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-03/05-09-06-vikram.html |title=Tamil movies : Bheema song;: 3000 dancers and the Vikram party |publisher=Behindwoods |date= |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> The duet song was shot at Madurai Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-07-01/03-03-07-bheema.html |title=Tamil movies bheema vikram tuticorn madurai thirumalai nayakkar mahal |publisher=Behindwoods |date= |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> The scenes were shot in Rameshwaram and Tuticorin,. A song sequence with Vikram and Trisha was picturised for the last few days on a huge ship located in mid sea.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/30090.html |title=Bheema - Shooting at mid sea |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=24 March 24, 2007 |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> A song was shot at Australia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/29598.html |title=Vikram, Trisha to fly to Australia |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=3 March 3, 2007 |accessdate=4 August 4, 2012}}</ref> Re-recording was completed in 30 days and the song "Oru Mugamo" was shot with 30 scenes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35506.html |title=Bheemaa: A special treat |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=25 December 25, 2007 |accessdate=4 AugustAugust4, 2012}}</ref>
Since the film was in making for long time, Vikram had no releases in years 2006 and 2007. The filming was finally completed in 2007.
== Controversy ==
Vijaykanth has lodged a formal complaint at the Producers’ Council and the Nadigar Sangam against producer A.M. Rathnam for settlement of dues amounting to Rs.8.5 million. According to Vijayakanth’s sources, the producer had promised the actor to pay the amount after the release of the movie Dharmapuri in which he had acted. However, the producer moved on to his next project Bheemaa, starring Vikram, without keeping his promise. Perturbed by this, the actor has sought action against the producer and has requested Rama Narayanan, president of the Producers’ Council to intervene and stop the release of Bheemaa until his dues are settled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/aug-07-04/23-08-07-vijayakanth.html |title=VIJAYAKANTH BHEEMA Kollywood Ameer Sivakumar Vijayakanth Nadigar Sangam A M Rathnam Dharmapuri Vikram Rama Narayanan |publisher=Behindwoods |date= |accessdate=4 August 2012}}</ref>
A petition was filed by a travels company alleging that Sri Surya Movies, who had produced 'Bheemaa', had card dues for air tickets bought from them to go abroad and shoot 'Bheemaa'. Hence the petitioners sought a stay on the movie's release. When the petition came up for hearing at the Madras High Court on Friday, the Judges declined to grant the stay and they rather insisted the production house to pay dues from their property security amount.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/34477.html |title='Bheemaa' gets a reprieve|publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=3 November 2007 |accessdate=4 August 2012}}</ref>
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album| <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
| Name = Bheemaa
| Longtype = to Bheemaa
| Type = [[Soundtrack]]
| Type Artist = [[Harris JayarajSoundtrack]]
| Cover Artist = Bheema Audio[[Harris Cover.jpgJayaraj]]
| Cover Caption = FrontBheema Audio Cover.jpg
| Caption Released = 2008Front Cover
| RecordedReleased = 2008
| Genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| Length =
| Label = Fivestar Audio
| Producer = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| NextLast album = ''[[SathyamMunna (2008 film)|SathyamMunna]]'' <br /> (20082007)▼
| Reviews =
| LastThis album = ''[[Munna (film)|Munna]]'''Bheemaa''''' <br /> (20072008)
| ThisNext album = ''[[Sathyam (2008 film)|Sathyam]]'''Bheemaa''''' <br /> (2008)
▲| Next album = ''[[Sathyam (2008 film)|Sathyam]]''<br />(2008)
}}
The soundtrack of the film was composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], Lyrics are penned by [[Na. Muthukumar]], [[Pa.Vijay]], [[Thamarai]] & [[Yugabharathi]]. it was well received by the audience. Bheemaa is the only film Harris scored for Linguswamy. The soundtrack received tremendous response, both critically and commercially .▼
▲The soundtrack of the film was composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]],. The Lyricslyrics are penned by [[Na. Muthukumar]], [[Pa.Vijay]], [[Thamarai]] &and [[Yugabharathi]]. it was well received by the audience. Bheemaa is the only film Harris scored for Linguswamy. The soundtrack received tremendous response, both critically and commercially .
{{Track listing▼
|; headline=Tamil Tracklist
▲{{Tracktrack listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| lyrics_credits = yes
| title1 = Ragasiya Kanavugal | Lyrics1 = [[Yugabharathi]] | extra1= [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] & [[Madhushree]] | length1 = 06:05
| title2 = Mudhal Mazhai | Lyrics2 = [[Na. Muthukumar]] | extra2 = [[R. Prasanna]], Hariharan & [[Mahathi]] | length2 = 05:48▼
| title1 = Ragasiya Kanavugal
| title3 = Rangu Rangamma| Lyrics3 = [[Pa. Vijay]] | extra3 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Kailash Kher]] & [[Swarnalatha]] | length3 = 06:11▼
| lyrics1 = [[Yugabharathi]]
| title4 = Siru Paaravaiyaale| Lyrics4 = [[Thamarai]] | extra4 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] & [[Harini]] | length4 = 05:01▼
| title5 = Oru Mugamo| Lyrics5 extra1= [[Pa. Vijay]] | extra5 = [[KrishHariharan (singer)|KrishHariharan]] & [[Naresh IyerMadhushree]] | length5 = 05:19
| length1 = 06:05
| title6 = Enadhuyire| Lyrics6 = [[Yugabharathi]] | extra6 = [[Nikhil Mathew]], [[Chinmayi]], [[Sadhana Sargam]] & [[Sowmya Raoh]] | length6= 04:45▼
| title2 = Mudhal Mazhai
| lyrics2 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
▲| title2 = Mudhal Mazhai | Lyrics2 = [[Na. Muthukumar]] | extra2 = [[R. Prasanna]], Hariharan & [[Mahathi]] | length2 = 05:48
| length2 = 05:48
| title3 = Rangu Rangamma
| lyrics3 = [[Pa. Vijay]]
▲| title3 = Rangu Rangamma| Lyrics3 = [[Pa. Vijay]] | extra3 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Kailash Kher]] & [[Swarnalatha]] | length3 = 06:11
| length3 = 06:11
| title4 = Siru Paaravaiyaale
| lyrics4 = [[Thamarai]]
▲| title4 = Siru Paaravaiyaale| Lyrics4 = [[Thamarai]] | extra4 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] & [[Harini]] | length4 = 05:01
| length4 = 05:01
| title5 = Oru Mugamo
| lyrics5 = [[Pa. Vijay]]
| extra5 = [[Krish (singer)|Krish]] & [[Naresh Iyer]]
| length5 = 05:19
| title6 = Enadhuyire
| lyrics6 = [[Yugabharathi]]
▲| title6 = Enadhuyire| Lyrics6 = [[Yugabharathi]] | extra6 = [[Nikhil Mathew]], [[Chinmayi]], [[Sadhana Sargam]] & [[Sowmya Raoh]] | length6= 04:45
| length6= 04:45
}}
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== Release ==
After three years of production, "Bheemaa" was finally released on 14 January 2008 on the eve of Pongal<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35811.html |title='Bheemaa' confirmed for Pongal |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=11 January 2008 |accessdate=4 August 2012}}</ref> alongside other releases like ''[[Pazhani]]'', ''[[Kaalai]]'', ''[[Vaazhthugal]]'', ''[[Pidichirukku]]'' and ''[[Pirivom Santhippom]]''. Prior release, the film was certified U/A.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35848.html |title=Pongal movies and censor certificates |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=11 January 2008 |accessdate=4 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35624.html |title=Bheemaa censored|publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2 January 2008 |accessdate=4 August 2012}}</ref> The film was released in 300 prints at 10 theatres in Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/35849.html |title=300 prints for 'Bheemaa' - Kannada Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=11 January 2008 |accessdate=4 August 2012}}</ref>
===Box office=Reception ==
<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/35879.html</ref><ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-08-04/25-01-08-bheema.html]</ref> The film debuted at number one position at the [[Chennai]] box-office and grossed {{INR}}5.8 million in the first four days of release,<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-1/top-ten-movies/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-bheema.html Bheema - A pongal bonanza]</ref> eventually grossing {{INR}}30 million there.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-1/top-ten-movies-7/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-bheema.html Bheema - Chennai Box office collections]</ref> In Overseas market, the film grossed $634,779 in United Kingdom and [[Malaysia]].<ref>[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2008&wk=5&p=.htm Bheema - UK Box office collections]</ref><ref>[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2008&wk=9&p=.htm Bheema - Malaysia Box office collections]</ref>▼
=== Critical receptionresponse ===
Nowrunning wrote: "Bheema is a mix of action, romance, thrill and sentiment, but fails to impress. The shoddy screenplay and jerky narration are more to blame than the lack of ingenuity on the part of the director, Bheema is a one-man show of Vikram".<ref>http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3025/tamil/bheema/1471/review.htm</ref> Sify wrote: "The film lacks a solid story with no twists, and instead it tests the patience of the viewers as it turns out to be a mix of fight followed by a song, and again breaking out into another well choreographed action scene that dissolves into yet another song in Switzerland and followed by more stunt scenes".<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/bheema-review-tamil-14589515.html</ref> Behindwoods wrote: "For pure lovers of action, Bheema might just be the Pongal movie they are looking for, but those expecting an action movie with a strong story will be disappointed".<ref>http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/bheema-review.html</ref> Rediff wrote: "A M Rathnam's flashy Tamil venture, produced with state-of-the-art techniques and freeze frames that promise to dazzle you. That promise, at least, they manage to deliver".<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/15ssbheema.htm</ref>
=== Box office ===
▲<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/35879.html</ref><ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-08-04/25-01-08-bheema.html]</ref> The film debuted at number one position at the [[Chennai]] box-office and grossed {{INR}}5.8 million in the first four days of release,<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-1/top-ten-movies/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-bheema.html Bheema - A pongal bonanza]</ref> eventually grossing {{INR}}30 million there.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-1/top-ten-movies-7/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-bheema.html Bheema - Chennai Box office collections]</ref> In Overseas market, the film grossed $634,779 in United Kingdom and [[Malaysia]].<ref>[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2008&wk=5&p=.htm Bheema - UK Box office collections]</ref><ref>[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2008&wk=9&p=.htm Bheema - Malaysia Box office collections]</ref>
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