Bakasuran is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language vigilante crime film written and directed by Mohan G..[1] The film stars Selvaraghavan and Natty Subramaniam in the lead roles along with Radha Ravi, K. Rajan, and Mansoor Ali Khan in other pivotal roles.
[2] The film follows a retired Major who uncovers a dangerous syndicate running a prostitution ring while investigating his niece's suicide, and a street performer who embarks on a killing spree driven by a quest for justice and a personal vendetta.
A professor and a young girl exit the vehicle, and the man takes her to an abandoned house, requesting that she remove her clothes so he can have sex with her.
Bheemarasu arrives; he beats up the man, kills him by smashing his head with a boulder, and impales him.
Varma queries two men, which leads him to a lady named Swetha, who introduces Ramya to the online prostitution business.
Bheemarasu meets with a lady called Sundari to organize a young female escort, but she insults him.
Varma fails to convince his brother to file an FIR since they do not want to be ashamed that their daughter is a prostitute.
Past: Two years ago, Rajasekar, alias Bheemarasu, lived happily with his father and daughter in Thiyagavalli village, Cuddalore.
A professor named Chakravathy sexually assaults her later, and the hostel warden, Sundari, threatens to leak the video if she does not obey her.
He meets with Kathir, who tells him that Divya's father was the murderer, and the college correspondent will be the next victim.
[5] The music of the film is composed by Sam C. S. The first single titled Siva Sivaayam was released on 21 September 2022.
"[11] Moviecrow gave 2 out of 5 stars calling it a "Outdated Cringe Fest" and criticised the screenplay and the preachy nature of the "done and dusted messaging thrown at the faces of the audience".
[12] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute gave 1.5 out of 5 stars, criticised the movie and called that Baksuran fails as a thriller because it offers nothing new.
In addition, campaigns such as the use of mobile phones and telling only women to be modest have also come under criticism.
"[16] IndiaGlitz gave 2 out of 5 stars, it appreciated the Sam C.S music and noted remaining details are in line with the filmmakers' vision and said "By selecting a topic that can affect people from any caste, Mohan G has made an effort to stay out of the spotlight.