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{{short description|2024 Indian film by Apoorv Singh Karki}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Bhaiyya Ji
| image = BHAIYYA_JI_POSTER.jpeg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name = 
| director = Apoorv Singh Karki
| writer = Apoorv Singh Karki [[Deepak Kingrani]]
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on = 
| producer = [[Vinod Bhanushali]] Kamlesh Bhanushali [[Manoj Bajpayee]] [[Shabana Raza]] [[Shael Oswal]] Samiksha Oswal
| starring = [[Manoj Bajpayee]] [[Zoya Hussain]] Suvinder Vicky Jatin Goswami
| narrator =
| cinematography = Arjun Kukreti
| editing = Sumeet Kotian
| music = '''Songs:''' Manoj Tiwari Deepak Thakur Tulika Upadhyay '''Score:''' [[Sandeep Chowta]]
| studio = Bhanushali Studios Limited SSO Productions
| distributor = [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar Entertainment]]
| released = {{Film date|2024|05|24|df=y}}
| runtime = 131 minutes<ref name=BBFC>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/bhaiyya-ji-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdiwmzq2|title=''Bhaiyya Ji'' (15) |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=24 May 2024 |access-date=25 May 2024}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|11.76}} [[crore]]<ref name="BO">{{cite web |title=Bhaiyya Ji Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bhaiyyaji/box-office/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=24 May 2024 |access-date=25 May 2024}}</ref>
}}

'''''Bhaiyaa Ji''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film]]<ref name=BBFC/> written by Apoorv Singh Karki, who co-wrote it with [[Deepak Kingrani]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=सिंह |first=कनिका |date=20 July 2024 |title='भैया जी' OTT रिलीज: बिहार की कहानी लेकर आ रहे रॉबिनहुड के बाप! कहां देखें मनोज बाजपेयी की फिल्म? |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/web-series/latest/bhaiyya-ji-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-manoj-bajpayee-movie/articleshow/111886195.cms |work=Navbharat Times |language=hi |access-date=13 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=पाल |first=निधि |date=19 July 2024 |title=कब और किस प्लेटफॉर्म पर देख सकते हैं मनोज बाजपेयी की फिल्म 'भैया जी'? |url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/ott/bhaiyya-ji-ott-release-date-and-time-manoj-bajpayee-100th-film-digital-premiere-exclusively-on-zee5-2741108 |work=ABP |language=hi |access-date=13 August 2024}}</ref> It stars [[Manoj Bajpayee]] in the titular role, reuniting with Karki after the legal drama'' [[Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai]]'' (2023).<ref>{{cite news |last=Arya |first=Prachi |title=Manoj Bajpayee's first look from 'Bhaiyya Ji' out. Film to release in May |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/manoj-bajpayee-first-look-bhaiyya-ji-release-in-may-2514678-2024-03-14 |access-date=20 March 2024 |work=[[India Today]] |date=14 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Manoj Bajpayee's Next Project Is Titled Bhaiyaaji. Details Here |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/manoj-bajpayee-to-star-in-and-produce-action-drama-film-bhaiyaaji-4292062 |access-date=20 March 2024 |work=[[NDTV]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |date=12 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hungama |first1=Bollywood |title=Bhaiyya Ji Cast List {{!}} Bhaiyya Ji Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bhaiyyaji/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=20 March 2024 |language=en |date=24 May 2024}}</ref> It received mixed reviews from critics.

== Plot ==
Following the unfortunate death of his younger brother during a small argument, Bhaiyya Ji ([[Manoj Bajpayee]]), a retired and feared criminal, embarks on a quest for justice against the influential Gujjar who is responsible. He gathers his faithful associates and sparks a movement of revenge that poses a threat to the entire criminal world.

== Cast ==
* [[Manoj Bajpayee]] as Ram Charan Tripathi {{aka}} Bhaiyya Ji
** Amrit Sachan as Young Bhaiyya Ji
* Bhageerathi Bai Kadam as Choti Ma (Bhaiyya Ji's step-mother)
* [[Zoya Hussain]] as Mithali
* Jatin Goswami as Abhimanyu Singh
* Suvinder Vicky as Chandrabhan Singh
* [[Vipin Sharma]] as [[Sub-inspector#India|SI]] Magan
* Abhishek Ranjan as Ravi
* Acharya Anant as Bhola
* Akash Makhija as Vedant
* Amrendra Sharma as Niyaz
* Jaihind Kumar as Pandit
* Nikhil Mehta as Bantu
* Veebhu Sharma as Bobby
* Sonal Devraj as dancer in item song

== Production ==
The film was announced in August 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manoj Bajpayee to star in and produce action film 'Bhaiyaaji' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/manoj-bajpayee-to-star-in-and-produce-action-film-bhaiyaaji/article67187262.ece |url-access=subscription|access-date=20 March 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |date=12 August 2023 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 19 September 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manoj Bajpayee starts shooting for 'Bhaiyyaji' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/manoj-bajpayee-starts-shooting-for-bhaiyyaji/article67323075.ece |url-access=subscription |access-date=20 March 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |date=19 September 2023 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hungama |first1=Bollywood |title=Manoj Bajpayee to commence Bhaiyya Ji shoot on Ganesh Chaturthi in Lucknow : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/manoj-bajpayee-commence-bhaiyya-ji-shoot-ganesh-chaturthi-lucknow/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=21 March 2024 |language=en |date=11 September 2023}}</ref>

This project is the second collaboration of [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and Apoorv Singh Karki after the ''[[Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai]]'' movie.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Zeba |title=Bhaiyya Ji: Meet Manoj Bajpayee's new badass character who is total gangster |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-bhaiyya-ji-meet-manoj-bajpayees-new-character-that-gives-off-gangs-of-wasseypur-vibe-702451 |access-date=21 March 2024 |work=[[WION]] |date=21 March 2024 |language=en-us}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The film was mainly shot in [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Pics: Manoj Bajpayee begins filming for 'Bhaiyya Ji' on Ganesh Chaturthi |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/manoj-bajpayee-bhaiyya-ji-ganesh-chaturthi-2437786-2023-09-19 |work=[[India Today]] |date=19 September 2023 |access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
[[Manoj Bajpayee]] plays the titular role while [[Zoya Hussain]] plays the lead female role.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |author-link=Subhash K. Jha |title=Manoj Bajpayee On Reviving 'Massy Hero' Era With Bhaiyya Ji: They Show Hero In VFX-Heavy Films - EXCLUSIVE |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/manoj-bajpayee-on-reviving-massy-hero-era-in-bollywood-with-bhaiyya-ji-they-show-hero-in-vfx-heavy-films-exclusive-article-108723886 |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=[[Times Now]] |date=23 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Suvinder Vicky plays the antagonist.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |author-link=Naman Ramachandran |title=Manoj Bajpayee Guns for Action Hero Status in 'Bhaiyya Ji' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/manoj-bajpayee-mass-action-hero-bhaiyya-ji-1236000483/ |access-date=16 May 2024 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=15 May 2024}}</ref>

The official teaser was unveiled on 20 March 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhaiyya Ji teaser out: Manoj Bajpayee looks menacing, is out to seek vengeance in his 100th film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bhaiyaaji-teaser-out-manoj-bajpeyee-looks-menacing-is-out-to-seeks-vengeance-in-his-100th-film-9224567/ |url-access=limited |access-date=21 March 2024 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=20 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='Bhaiyya Ji' teaser: Manoj Bajpayee is a man to be feared in this revenge drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bhaiyya-ji-teaser-manoj-bajpayee-is-a-man-to-be-feared-in-this-revenge-drama/article67975256.ece |url-access=subscription |access-date=21 March 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |date=21 March 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref> The trailer of the movie was released on 9 May 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last=Chaubey |first=Pranita |title=Bhaiyya Ji Trailer: Beware Of Manoj Bajpayee, A True Blue Goodfella |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bhaiyya-ji-trailer-beware-of-manoj-bajpayee-a-true-blue-goodfella-5623800 |access-date=16 May 2024 |work=[[NDTV]] |date=9 May 2024}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
The film was theatrically released on 24 May 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhaiyaji Movie Release Date: Manoj Bajpayee's 'Bhaiyya Ji' will be released in theatres on May 24 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/manoj-bajpayees-bhaiyya-ji-gets-a-release-date/article67950188.ece |url-access=subscription |access-date=20 March 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |date=14 March 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Raj Singh |first=Kashvi |title=Manoj Bajpayee Reveals 'Bhaiyya Ji' To Release On THIS Date In Menacing New Poster; Teaser Out Tomorrow |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/manoj-bajpayee-reveals-bhaiyya-ji-to-release-on-this-date-in-menacing-new-poster-teaser-out-tomorrow-8815226.html |access-date=20 March 2024 |work=[[CNN-News18|News18]] |date=14 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film was premiered on [[ZEE5]] from 26 July 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last=Das |first=Kristina |date=14 March 2024 |title='Bhaiyya Ji': Manoj Bajpayee's 100th film to be released on THIS platform |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/bhaiyya-ji-manoj-bajpayee-s-100th-film-to-be-released-on-this-platform-deets-inside-2024-07-19-942666 |work=India News |access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Shukla |first=Apeksha |date=14 March 2024 |title=Bhaiyya Ji OTT Release: Here's when and where you can watch Manoj Bajpayee's 100th film |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/bhaiyya-ji-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-manoj-bajpayees-100th-film-1330097 |work=PinkVilla |access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The music of the film is composed by Manoj Tiwari, Deepak Thakur and lyrics are written by Dr. Sagar . The first single titled "Baagh Ka Kareja" was released on 24 April 2024.The second single titled "Chakka Jaam" was released on 24 May 2024.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Track listing
!<abbr>No.</abbr>
!Title
!Lyrics
!Music
!Singer(s)
!Length
|-
!1.
|Baagh Ka Kareja
|Dr. Sagar
|Aditya Dev
|[[Manoj Tiwari (Delhi politician)|Manoj Tiwari]]
|2:29
|-
!2.
|Chakka Jaam
|Dr. Sagar
|Deepak Thakur
|[[Malini Awasthi]], Deepak Thakur
|1:47
|}

== Reception ==
''Bhaiyya Ji'' received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bhaiyya Ji box office collection day 1: Manoj Bajpayee's 100th film manages to earns just Rs 1.3 crore |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bhaiyya-ji-box-office-collection-day-1-manoj-bajpayee-100th-film-ra-1-crore-9350861/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250213085220/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bhaiyya-ji-box-office-collection-day-1-manoj-bajpayee-100th-film-ra-1-crore-9350861/ |archive-date=13 February 2025 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |quote=Manoj Bajpayee‘s revenge drama Bhaiyya Ji, directed by Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai director Apoorv Singh Karki, released to mixed reviews on Friday.}}</ref>

''[[News 18]]'' rated it 3 out of 5 praising Manoj Bajpayee's performance.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhaiyya Ji' Movie Review |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/entertainment/film-review-bhaiyya-ji-movie-review-manoj-bajpayee-zoya-hussain-film-know-what-story-is-like-8348497.html |work=News 18 |date=24 May 2024 |access-date=21 July 2024}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref> [[Jansatta]] too in its review commended Bajapyee and rated the film 3 out 5. <ref>{{cite news |last=Yadav |first=Rahul |date=24 May 2024| title=Bhaiyya Ji' Movie Review: Ek Bihari Sab Par Bhaari|url=https://www.jansatta.com/entertainment/bhaiyya-ji-movie-review-in-hindi-rating-manoj-bajpayee-amazing-performance-in-this-film/3379599/ |work=Jansatta |access-date=21 July 2024}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>

''[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)|News 24]]'' too put a watch rating on the movie, raving about Bajpayee's performance while also praising Zoya Hussain and Surendra Vicky. It wrote, "Manoj Bajpayee excels in this role, bringing realism to the character with his desi swag and fitting perfectly into the action scenes, despite being 55."<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhaiyya Ji Film Review: Manoj Bajpayee's Action-Packed Performance In A Logic-Free Zone |url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/bhaiyya-ji-film-review-manoj-bajpayees-action-packed-performance-in-a-logic-free-zone/271200/ |work=News24 |date=24 May 2024 |access-date=21 July 2024}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>

A critic for ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "''Bhaiyya Ji'' rests on a decent first half and Manoj Bajpayee’s massy performance, but the film fails to impress."<ref>{{cite news|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|title=Bhaiyya Ji Movie Review: BHAIYYA JI rests on a decent first half and Manoj Bajpayee's massy performance.|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bhaiyyaji/critic-review/bhaiyyaji-movie-review/bhaiyya-ji-rests-on-a-decent-first-half-and-manoj-bajpayees-massy-performance/|magazine=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=24 May 2024}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

Many other reviewers were not as warm towards the film. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=0|count=5|average=5|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=27 May 2024}}<ref>{{cite Rotten Tomatoes|title=Bhaiyya Ji|id=bhaiyya_ji
|type=m|access-date=27 May 2024}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "After spelling out the premise, the narrative takes a predictable shape."<ref>{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=24 May 2024 |title='Bhaiyya Ji' movie review: Manoj Bajpayee burns bright in this toothless revenge saga |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bhaiyya-ji-movie-review-manoj-bajpayee-burns-bright-in-this-toothless-revenge-saga/article68210596.ece | url-access=subscription|work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=26 May 2024}}</ref> Shalini Langer of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' stated "There is a glimmer of hope that Karki is suggesting a Bihari sub-network that runs through cities such as Delhi that people like us see and not see – and that this could be Bhaiyya Ji’s biggest strength."<ref>{{cite news |last=Langer |first=Shalini |title=Bhaiyya Ji movie review: Weak film does Manoj Bajpayee no credit |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bhaiyya-ji-movie-review-weak-film-does-manoj-bajpayee-no-credit-9349206/ |access-date=30 May 2024 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=24 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

[[Deepa Gahlot]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated 2/5 stars and notes "A film with a one-line plot needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist. Karki makes a Rajinikanth kind of actioner (Bhaiyya Ji fights with a bidi in his mouth) but with a realistic soul, and falls between two boats."<ref>{{cite news |last=Gahlot |first=Deepa |author-link=Deepa Gahlot |date=24 May 2024 |title=Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/bhaiyya-ji-review/20240524.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=26 May 2024}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref>

Taher Ahmed for ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' rated 2 stars and commented "The actors playing antagonists do hold their own. But the direction fails to impress, and the action scenes are run of the mill."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ahmed |first=Taher |date=24 May 2024 |title='Bhaiyya Ji' movie review: Bajpayee's 100th film fails to deliver |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/bhaiyya-ji-movie-review-bajpayee-s-100th-film-fails-to-deliver-3038058 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |access-date=26 May 2024}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref>

Abhimanyu Mathur for ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' praised Bajpayee's performance and stated "He is in Rajinikanth and Balakrishna territory here, playing an ageing but powerful hero. And the actor shows just why he is the most talented actor of his generation."<ref>{{cite news |last=Mathur |first=Abhimanyu |title=Bhaiyya Ji review: Manoj Bajpayee's desi actioner is meant to be tribute, ends up being cheap copy of south action films |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-bhaiyya-ji-review-manoj-bajpayee-apoorv-singh-karki-desi-mass-less-tribute-more-parody-of-south-action-films-3090562 |access-date=30 May 2024 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA India]] |date=24 May 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

Amit Bhatia of ''[[ABP News]]'' opined "‘Bhaiyya Ji’ feels like a film that would have been remarkable 20 to 25 years ago. In today's era of realistic cinema, it comes across as dated."<ref>{{cite news |last=Bhatia |first=Amit |title=Bhaiyya Ji Review: A Tale Of Revenge That Feels Outdated Despite Manoj Bajpayee's Stellar Performance |url=https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-bhaiyya-ji-review-starring-manoj-bajpayee-director-apoorv-singh-karki-rating-1689953 |access-date=30 May 2024 |work=[[ABP News]] |date=24 May 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref>

Kartik Bhardwaj of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave 2 stars out of 5 to the movie and stated "Most of ''Bhaiyya Ji'' is all bark and no-bite."<ref>{{cite news |last=Bhardwaj |first=Kartik |title=Bhaiyya Ji Movie Review: This Manoj Bajpayee actioner is more paper tiger, less hidden dragon |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/review/2024/May/24/bhaiyya-jimovie-review-this-manoj-bajpayee-actioner-is-more-paper-tiger-less-hidden-dragon |access-date=30 May 2024 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=24 May 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref>

Pragati Awasthi of ''[[WION]]'' also gave a negative review and wrote "Keep your brain in snooze mode while watching this, as you won’t need to use much of it. With everything illogical happening on screen, this type of movie requires a brain shutdown."<ref>{{cite news |last=Awasthi |first=Pragati |title=Bhaiyya Ji Review: This Manoj Bajpayee movie is a huge disappointment |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bhaiyya-ji-review-this-manoj-bajpayees-movie-is-a-huge-dissapointment-724845 |access-date=30 May 2024 |work=[[WION]] |date=24 May 2024 |language=en-us}}</ref>

Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' wrote "''Bhaiyya Ji'' has several characters and scenes that similarly go nowhere."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title='Bhaiyya Ji' review: O brother, why art thou? |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1067742/bhaiyya-ji-review-o-brother-why-art-thou |access-date=30 May 2024 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=24 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

==Box office==
Released on 24 May 2024, Bhaiyya Ji collected a total of 11.76 crore at the worldwide box office.<ref name="BO"/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Sweta |date=30 April 2024 |title=India Box Office: Manoj Bajpayee's 'Bhaiyyaji' Scores $1 Million|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/swetakaushal/2024/05/29/india-box-office-manoj-bajpayees-bhaiyyaji-scores-1-million/ |work=[[Forbes.com]] |access-date=12 June 2024}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|28654369}}
* [https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/bhaiyya-ji/0-0-1z5595126 Bhaiyya Ji] on [[ZEE5]]
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|bhaiyyaji}}

[[Category:2024 Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:2024 Hindi-language films]]
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[[Category:Indian films about revenge]]

Bhaiyya Ji - Revision history

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