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{{Short description|2022 Indian Kannada film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Bairagee
| image = Bairagee poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Vijay Milton]]
| writer = Vijay Milton
| producer = Krishna Sarthak
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Kadugu]]''|Vijay Milton}}
| starring = [[Shiva Rajkumar]] [[Dhananjaya (actor)|Dhananjay]] [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]] [[Pruthvi Ambaar]] Yasha Shivakumar
| music = [[Anoop Seelin]]
| cinematography = Vijay Milton
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar
| studio = Krishna Creations
| distributor = Jagadeesh Films [[Jayanna Combines|Jayanna Films]]
| released = {{Film date|2022|07|01|df=yes}}
| runtime = 135 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| gross =
}}

'''''Bairagee'''''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sandalwood star Shiva Rajkumar's 'SRK123'is titled 'Bairagee' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sandalwood-star-shiva-rajkumar-s-srk123-titled-bairagee-152246 |website=The News Minute |date=13 July 2021 |language=en |access-date=7 June 2022 |archive-date=7 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607143020/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sandalwood-star-shiva-rajkumar-s-srk123-titled-bairagee-152246 |url-status=live}}</ref> is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[Vijay Milton]]. A remake of Milton's own Tamil film ''[[Kadugu]]'', the film stars [[Shiva Rajkumar]] and [[Dhananjaya (actor)|Dhananjay]] in the lead roles, while [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]], [[Pruthvi Ambaar]], [[Sharath Lohithaswa]], [[Shashi Kumar]] and [[Vinod Kumar Alva]] are in key supporting roles. The music was composed by [[Anoop Seelin]], while the cinematography and editing were handled by Deepu S. Kumar and Vijay Milton.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shivarajkumar and Dhananjaya's Bairagi heads into its final lap of production |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shivarajkumar-and-dhananjayas-bairagi-heads-into-its-final-lap-of-production/articleshow/85062980.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=7 June 2022 |archive-date=7 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607142817/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shivarajkumar-and-dhananjayas-bairagi-heads-into-its-final-lap-of-production/articleshow/85062980.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>

''Bairagee'' was released on 1 July 2022 to mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, but the film [[box-office bomb|bombed at the box office]].

== Plot ==
"Huli" Shivappa and his uncle are [[Hulivesha]] artists performing at a function, before Shivappa gets involved in a fight due to someone injuring his uncle. While serving jail time, Shivappa's uncle dies, and [[Inspector of Police|Inspector]] Prakash Sarang teaches him to control his anger and employs him after Shivappa is released. Shivappa also befriends Vaataapi and former boxer and leader of the village, Karna. One day, Vaataapi places a lock on a local music teacher's motorcycle instead of the motorcycle of his love interest Shobina. The teacher notices Shivappa's hesitant help to pay her fine.

On [[Facebook]], Shivappa befriends someone by the name "[[Deepika Padukone]]", who is actually the teacher. The two talk, and Shivappa suggests they meet in person. They meet on a train but don't see each other, instead talking by phone. The teacher explains that she had a troubled upbringing but eventually finished a teacher's training course at age 14 thanks to local politicians, but the local newspaper branded her as a prostitute upon her success. To avoid bringing shame to her family and sister's wedding, she moved to a different city where no one knew her. When Karna invites an [[Member of Legislative Assembly|MLA]] for an inauguration, the MLA tries to molest a child named Keerti. Karna attempts to intervene, but realises that his political career could be in jeopardy, so he keeps quiet about the issue.

The teacher intervenes later, saving Keerthi while being injured in the process. Keerthi is traumatised and withdraws from school. Shivappa learns about the issue and turns on Karna, who is constantly conflicted about his decision. Due to Karna's current standing and lack of proof and complaint, the police doesn't take any action. During a temple worship, Keerthi commits suicide by drowning. The teacher realizes that she has to file a police complaint, which confuses Shivappa and Vaataapi since Keerthi had already died. The teacher goes to the police station to file the complaint, but is taken by the MLA's PA to Karna's celebration venue where Shivappa also arrives. It is revealed through the complaint that after the teacher saved Keerthi from the MLA, the MLA assaulted the teacher.

Karna and Shivappa fight, but Shivappa bests him and reminds him that it is their duty to protect women. When Shivappa, Vaataapi, and the teacher go to file a police complaint, Inspector Sarang shows them that it is not necessary as Karna is now in prison. Karna explains that while the complaint would have put the MLA behind bars, the teacher's reputation would have been tarnished. Instead, Karna went to the MLA's residence and killed him, thus taking the blame and exacting vengeance for Keerthi's death.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Shiva Rajkumar]] as "Huli" Shivappa
* [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]] as the music teacher
* [[Dhananjaya (actor)|Dhananjay]] as Karna Vijayagatti
* [[Pruthvi Ambaar]] as Vaataapi
* Yasha Shivkumar as Shobina<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/jun/29/female-characters-have-strong-roles-in-bairagee-2470797.html |title=Female characters have strong roles in 'Bairagee' |website=The Indian Express |date=29 June 2022 |access-date=27 July 2022 |archive-date=27 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727121915/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/jun/29/female-characters-have-strong-roles-in-bairagee-2470797.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Shashi Kumar]] as [[Inspector]] Prakash Sarang
* [[Sharath Lohithaswa]] as Minister
* [[Vinod Kumar Alva]] as Inspector
* Baby Saptha Poorvi as Keerthi<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2022/jul/02/bairagee-movie-reviewshivanna-shines-bright-inthis-riveting-film-32486.amp |title=Bairagee Movie Review: Shivanna shines bright in this riveting film |website=Cinema Express |access-date=11 July 2022 |archive-date=1 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001063058/https://m.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2022/jul/02/bairagee-movie-reviewshivanna-shines-bright-inthis-riveting-film-32486.amp |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Yamuna Srinidhi]] as Keerthi's mother
* Kalpana Naganath as Karna's mother
=== Cameo appearance ===
* [[Anu Prabhakar]] as Rukmini
* [[Chikkanna]] in the song "Rhythm of Shivappa"
}}

== Soundtrack ==
[[J. Anoop Seelin]] composed the soundtrack.
{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Grahana
| lyrics1 = Pramod Maravante
| length1 = 3:01
| extra1 = Vyasaraj Sosale, [[Vasishta N. Simha]], [[Ananya Bhat]]
| title2 = Rhythm Of Shivappa
| length2 = 3:55
| lyrics2 = Pramod Maravante
| extra2 = [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]], Shiva Rajkumar, Saanvi Shetty
| title3 = Nakaranakha
| length3 = 3:45
| lyrics3 = [[V. Nagendra Prasad]]
| extra3 = [[Anthony Daasan]]
| title4 = Prisoner 123 Theme
| length4 = 0:51
| lyrics4 = —
| extra4 = —
| total_length = 11:32
}}

== Release==
The film was theatrically released on 1 July 2022.
=== Home media ===
The satellite and digital rights were sold to [[Colors Kannada]] and [[Voot]].

==Reception==
===Critical response===
Sunayana Suresh of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "The film does give enough whistle-worthy moments, but also gives enough scope for emotions and relationships to play out at their own pace."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bairagee/movie-review/92595046.cms |title=Bairagee Movie Review: A Mass Entertainer With Its Heart Firmly In Place |website=The Times of India |access-date=4 July 2022 |archive-date=5 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705200716/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bairagee/movie-review/92595046.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Swaroop Kodur of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "''Bairagee'' is pure, good-old masala fun that also strives sincerely to be engaging and worthwhile."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/bairagee-movie-review-shiva-rajkumar-daali-dhananjaya-and-co-put-on-a-credible-show-thats-also-a-tad-misguided/eb9212039f466 |title=Bairagee movie review: Shiva Rajkumar, Daali Dhananjaya, and Co. put on a credible show that's also a tad misguided |website=OTTplay |access-date=27 March 2024 |archive-date=27 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327154123/https://www.ottplay.com/review/bairagee-movie-review-shiva-rajkumar-daali-dhananjaya-and-co-put-on-a-credible-show-thats-also-a-tad-misguided/eb9212039f466 |url-status=live}}</ref>

A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote "''Bairagee'' is a film that will appeal to the masses and the family audience."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/Jul/02/review-shivanna-shines-bright-in-bairagee-2471899.html |title=Review: Shivanna shines bright in 'Bairagee' |website=The New Indian Express |date=2 July 2022 |access-date=27 March 2024 |archive-date=27 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327154120/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/Jul/02/review-shivanna-shines-bright-in-bairagee-2471899.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Muralidhara Khajane of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Offering a complete package with all the ingredients, especially action and emotion, this Vijay Milton-directorial will not disappoint the audience."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bairagee-movie-review-shivarajkumar-excels-in-thoughtful-entertainer/article65592256.ece |title='Bairagee' movie review: Shivarajkumar excels in thoughtful entertainer |website=The Hindu |date=2 July 2022 |last1=Khajane |first1=Muralidhara |access-date=27 July 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005025146/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bairagee-movie-review-shivarajkumar-excels-in-thoughtful-entertainer/article65592256.ece |url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|15290024}}
{{S. D. Vijay Milton}}

[[Category:2022 Indian films]]
[[Category:2022 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2022 action drama films]]
[[Category:Films directed by S. D. Vijay Milton]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Kannada remakes of Tamil films]]

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