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{{short description|Indian supernatural thriller film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Bhairadevi
| image = Bhairadevi poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Srijai
| producer = [[Radhika Kumaraswamy]]
| writer = Srijai
| starring = [[Radhika Kumaraswamy]]<br />[[Ramesh Aravind]] <br />[[Anu Prabhakar]]<br />[[Skanda Ashok]]<br />[[P. Ravishankar]]
| music = K. K. Senthil Prasath
| studio = Shamika Enterprises
| cinematography = J. S. Wali
| editing = C. Ravichandran
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|10|03}}
| runtime = 134 minutes
| language = [[Kannada]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Bhairadevi''''' is a 2024 [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] [[supernatural thriller]] film written and directed by Srijai and produced by [[Radhika Kumaraswamy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Sep/23/bhairadevis-success-will-decide-my-future-radhika-kumaraswamy|title='Bhairadevi's success will decide my future: Radhika Kumaraswamy|work=The New Indian Express|date=23 September 2024|access-date=9 October 2024|archive-date=9 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009071602/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Sep/23/bhairadevis-success-will-decide-my-future-radhika-kumaraswamy|url-status=live}}</ref> Besides Radhika in dual roles, the film features [[Ramesh Aravind]], [[Anu Prabhakar]], [[Skanda Ashok]], [[P. Ravishankar]] and [[Rangayana Raghu]] in lead supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Oct/03/every-ritual-and-mantra-showcased-in-bhairadevi-is-rooted-in-reality-says-radhika-kumaraswamy|title=Every ritual and mantra showcased in 'Bhairadevi' is rooted in reality, says Radhika Kumaraswamy|work=The New Indian Express|date=3 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/after-apthamitra-i-have-done-a-horror-film-of-its-kind-in-bhairadevi-says-ramesh-aravind-article-113877504|title=After Apthamitra, I Have Done A Horror Film Of Its Kind In Bhairadevi, Says Ramesh Aravind|website=TimesNowNews.com|date=2 October 2024|archive-date=9 October 2024|access-date=9 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009071602/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/after-apthamitra-i-have-done-a-horror-film-of-its-kind-in-bhairadevi-says-ramesh-aravind-article-113877504|url-status=live}}</ref> The makers are planning for a sequel post the release of the film on 3 October 2024.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/ramesh-aravind-returns-as-a-cop-in-bhairadevi-set-for-october-3-release-9054069.html|title=Ramesh Aravind Returns As A Cop In Bhairadevi, Set For October 3 release|website=News18.com|date=18 September 2024|archive-date=9 October 2024|access-date=9 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009071602/https://www.news18.com/movies/ramesh-aravind-returns-as-a-cop-in-bhairadevi-set-for-october-3-release-9054069.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{Colbegin}}
* [[Radhika Kumaraswamy]] as Bhairadevi/Aghori/Bhoomi
* [[Ramesh Aravind]] as DCP Aravind
* [[Anu Prabhakar]] as Shalini
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] as Veeraiah
* [[P. Ravishankar]] as Aghori
* [[Skanda Ashok]]
* [[Shivaram]]
* [[Suchendra Prasad]]
* [[Malavika Avinash]]
* [[Padmaja Rao]]
{{Colend}}

== Soundtrack ==
The film's score and soundtrack was composed by K. K. Senthil Prasath and lyrics were written by Srijai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wynk.in/music/song/bhairadevi-theme-from-bhairadevi/wm_198846417721_INM402402958|work=Wynk.in|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Bhairadevi Theme (From "Bhairadevi") MP3 Song}}</ref>
*"Kali Amma Baa" - [[Malathy Lakshman|Malathi]]
*"Jai Durga" - [[P. Ravishankar]]

== Reception ==
The film received positive reviews from critics.

Jagadish Angadi of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Despite flaws, the engaging second half saves the film. ''Bhairadevi'' will entertain those who love supernatural thrillers."<ref>{{cite news |title='Bhairadevi' movie review: An entertaining supernatural thriller |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/bhairadevi-movie-review-an-entertaining-supernatural-thriller-3220319 |work=Deccan Herald |date=5 October 2024 |language=en |archive-date=24 November 2024 |access-date=5 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124005234/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/bhairadevi-movie-review-an-entertaining-supernatural-thriller-3220319 |url-status=live }}</ref> Sridevi S of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "In the era of horror comedy, ''Bhairadevi'' presents a horror script in all its glory, albeit with a predictable storyline. If horror films are your jam, you can give this film a try."<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhairadevi Movie Review : Bhairadevi review: Radhika and Ramesh add soul to this revenge horror film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bhairadevi/movie-review/113908227.cms |work=The Times of India |date=3 October 2024 |archive-date=3 December 2024 |access-date=5 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203180625/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bhairadevi/movie-review/113908227.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Sunayana Suresh of ''The South First'' gave it three out of five stars and opined that "The way the story traverses through the entire twists and turns might not entirely be dexterous or novel, but it does provide the necessary entertainment, which keeps the audience engaged."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Suresh |first1=Sunayana |title=Bhairadevi review: Radhika Kumaraswamy and Ramesh Aravind shine in this fantasy thriller |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/kannada/bhairadevi-movie-review/ |work=The South First |date=4 October 2024 |language=en |archive-date=5 October 2024 |access-date=5 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005234104/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/kannada/bhairadevi-movie-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|tt29928931}}

[[Category:2024 thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian supernatural horror films]]
[[Category:Indian fantasy thriller films]]
[[Category:2024 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2024 Indian films]]
[[Category:2024 films]]

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