Bheemaa

{{For|the Mahabharata character|Bhima}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2013}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}} {{Infobox film | name = Bheemaa | image = Bheema poster.JPG | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = [[N. Lingusamy]] | producer = [[A. M. Rathnam]] | writer = [[S. Ramakrishnan]] '''(Dialogues)''' | story = N. Lingusamy | screenplay = N. Lingusamy | starring = [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] [[Prakash Raj]] [[Raghuvaran]] [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] | music = [[Harris Jayaraj]] | cinematography = [[R. D. Rajasekhar]] | editing = [[Anthony (editor)|Anthony]] | distributor = Sri Surya Movies | released = {{Film date|2008|1|15|df=y}} | runtime = 167 minutes | country = India | language = Tamil

| budget =  }} '''''Bheemaa''''' is a 2008 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[crime action film]] written and directed by [[N. Lingusamy]], and produced by [[A. M. Rathnam]]. It stars [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Raghuvaran]], and [[Ashish Vidyarthi]]. The [[film score]] and [[Soundtrack album|soundtrack]] was composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]]; whilst the cinematography was handled [[R. D. Rajasekhar]], and edited by [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]]. After two years of production delays, the film was released on 15 January 2008,<ref name="screen4screen">{{Cite web |title=Bheema / பீமா |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/bheema |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204091836/https://screen4screen.com/movies/bheema |archive-date=4 February 2022 |access-date=4 February 2022 |website=Screen 4 Screen}}</ref> to mixed reviews.<ref name="Prints">{{Cite web |title=300 prints for 'Bheema' |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35849.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080113001024/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35849.html |archive-date=13 January 2008 |access-date=11 January 2008 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>

== Plot == The movie revolves around two powerful gangs in [[Chennai]], one led by Chinna and the other by Periyavar. Enmity prevails between both gangs, with frequent clashes happening as one gang tries to overpower the other. One day, when Periyavar's gang tries to kill Chinna, he is saved by Sekar. Chinna meets Sekar on a few more occasions and is impressed by his courage. Chinna feels Sekar to be his resemblance as he too possesses similar characteristics. Sekar reveals that he has followed Chinna right from his childhood and adores him as a role model. Sekar joins Chinna's gang, and with his help, Chinna overpowers Periyavar in the city. Sekar wins Chinna's trust, and both get close to each other. This brings up jealousy in Shafi, one of Chinna's gang members, and he hates Sekar. Sekar arranges Chinna's wedding with Padma, knowing that both were in love with each other. Chinna decides not to express his love after becoming a don, but they still get married. Meanwhile, Sekar befriends Shalini, and love blossoms between them.

A new police commissioner is appointed to control violence in the city, and his first targets are Chinna and Periyavar. Sekar gives the necessary courage to Chinna and asks him not to fear the commissioner, as he will always be there for protection. One day, Sekar and Shalu decide to get married. Shalu's parents do not agree to this wedding, so Shalu decides to elope with Sekar. Meanwhile, the police department secretly plans to encounter both Chinna's and Periyavar's gangs. Shalu requests Sekar to come with her and lead a peaceful life, and he agrees. Sekar informs this decision to Chinna, to which he agrees immediately. Chinna gives money to Sekar and blesses him to start a new life. Sekar and Shalu get married and move to a new apartment. However, Chinna misses Sekar very much and keeps worrying, unable to bear his departure. Saamy, an ally of Chinna, suggests calling Sekar so that Chinna might feel better. Chinna gets cold feet at first, but later decides to call Sekar.

Chinna, Saamy, and Shafi go to Sekar's apartment, where Sekar stays with Shalu. Chinna feels bad about calling Sekar back and sends Shafi to talk to him. Shafi, who already has a misunderstanding with Sekar, lies to him by saying that Chinna wanted him to join his gang again. Sekar does not believe this and refuses to go with Shafi. Suddenly, Shafi shoots and kills Shalu. Sekar kills Shafi and runs down to meet Chinna and Saamy. Sekar believes it was Chinna who had sent Shafi to bring him back. Suddenly, Chinna takes a gun and shoots at Sekar, which shocks him. Sekar shoots Chinna dead, thinking Chinna has tried killing him. When Saamy tells Sekar to look back, he gets shocked because he saw a policeman behind him being hit by the bullet fired from Chinna's gun. Sekar understands that Chinna has shot the policeman who tried to shoot Sekar. Sekar cries inconsolably, as he has killed Chinna. Suddenly, Saamy is shot. The police surround them for an encounter, and the commissioner instructs his team to catch Sekar. Sekar does not want to live, so he draws an empty gun on the police, who then shoot him. As the police leave, Sekar remembers memorable moments with Chinna and then dies.

== Cast == {{cast listing| * [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as Sekar (Bheema) * [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] as Shalini (Shalu) * [[Prakash Raj]] as Chinna * [[Raghuvaran]] as Periyavar * [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Police Commissioner * [[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Saamy * [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Sivaraman * [[Shafi (actor)|Shafi]] as Chinna's henchman * [[Bala Singh]] as Krishnamoorthy (Police Constable) * [[Sampath Raj]] as Periyavar's son * [[Lakshmi Gopalaswamy]] as Padma * [[Sanusha]] as Suchitra, Shalini's sister * [[Srinath (Tamil actor)|Srinath]] as Guru * [[Pawan (actor)|Pawan]] as Pawan IPS * [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] as Chinna's henchman * Sridhar Kumar as Chinna's henchman * [[Munnar Ramesh]] as Chandru * [[Lalu Alex]] as Government Officer * [[Rambo Rajkumar]] * Kalatpadai Jai * Boys Rajan as Police * [[Kanal Kannan]] as Rogue (special appearance) * [[Sherin Shringar]] in a special appearance in the song "Rangu Rangamma" }}

== Production ==

=== Development === After [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] had created an identity for himself by portraying performance oriented offbeat roles, he began alternating between commercial cinema and arthouse films. After playing heavy roles in ''[[Arul (film)|Arul]]'' and ''[[Anniyan]]'', Vikram wanted to make a light hearted comedy film. Upon seeing the [[Malayalam cinema|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 |date=18 April 2005 |title=Vikram grabs 'Thommanum Makkalum'! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-grabs-thommanum-makkalum-news-tamil-kkfv53dhceh.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622125657/http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-grabs-thommanum-makkalum-news-tamil-kkfv53dhceh.html |archive-date=22 June 2015 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The film was titled ''[[Majaa]]'' and the film shooting began. During the production 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 was 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''. When his film ''Majaa'' hit the screens, it had only average success, and Vikram was skeptical about remaking ''Chanthupottu''.<ref name="Chiyaan">{{Cite web |date=8 October 2005 |title=Vikram in Dilemma |url=http://www.freewebs.com/week-news/oct01-.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615233619/http://www.freewebs.com/week-news/oct01-.htm |archive-date=15 June 2013}}</ref> The film was first postponed but later shelved.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vikram postpones Chanthupottu |url=http://movies.bizhat.com/news/vikram_postpones_chanthupottu.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130826013930/http://movies.bizhat.com/news/vikram_postpones_chanthupottu.php |archive-date=26 August 2013 |access-date=2 May 2013 |publisher=BizHat.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Vikram Thread |url=http://www.bollywhat-forum.com/index.php?topic=7624.15;wap2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204091408/https://bollywhat.boards.net/ |archive-date=4 February 2022 |access-date=2 May 2013 |publisher=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 |date=24 October 2005 |title=Tamil movies : Lingusamy will direct Vikram in Bheema |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News35/24-10-05e/tamil-movies-news-vikram.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710140043/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News35/24-10-05e/tamil-movies-news-vikram.html |archive-date=10 July 2011 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Vikram trained his body for three months with the help of former ''Mr. Tamil Nadu'' bodybuilding champion [[Rajendran Mani|Rajendran]] for the part of Sekar so that he would look more like the physically strong character of Bheemaa.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2007 |title=Vikram trimming his body |url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/vikram-trimming-his-body/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090605152520/http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/vikram-trimming-his-body/ |archive-date=5 June 2009 |access-date=24 April 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2007 |title=Muscle man Vikram – Tamil Movie News |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/29260.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604215620/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/29260.html |archive-date=4 June 2012 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> Vikram stated that he approached the film like an actor even though the film's script was written "for a star"<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kamath, Sudhish |date=7 September 2007 |title=Vikram versus Kenny |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/09/07/stories/2007090750050100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070922033853/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/09/07/stories/2007090750050100.htm |archive-date=22 September 2007 |access-date=31 July 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> and furthermore he said that it is one of the most powerful roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 January 2006 |title=Tamil movies : Vikram: "Bheema, one of the most powerful roles" |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News39/04.01.06e/vikram.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103161258/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News39/04.01.06e/vikram.html |archive-date=3 January 2010 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

=== Casting === [[Katrina Kaif]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 November 2005 |title=Vikram to team up with Katrina Kaif for Bheema |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News39/25-11-05/tamil-movies-news-vikram.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131123080039/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News39/25-11-05/tamil-movies-news-vikram.html |archive-date=23 November 2013 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> and [[Deepika Padukone]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 March 2006 |title=Bheema – A new contender for Trisha!! |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-01/01-03-06-bhaama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924013132/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-01/01-03-06-bhaama.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> were considered to play heroine but replaced by Trisha.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2006 |title=Trisha confirms her cast in Bheema |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-03/17-03-06-trisha%20.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020105537/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-03/17-03-06-trisha%20.html |archive-date=20 October 2012 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> [[Simran Bagga|Simran]] was considered for the second lead opposite to [[Prakash Raj]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2006 |title=Vikram plays a tough cop in Bheema |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-03/15-03-06-vikram.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060319072632/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-03/15-03-06-vikram.html |archive-date=19 March 2006 |access-date=15 March 2006 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> There were rumors that [[Mammootty]] would act in the film, but reports proved untrue.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 February 2006 |title=Bheema – Harris and Mamooty to come in |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/feb-06-02/01-02-06-bheema.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002030655/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/feb-06-02/01-02-06-bheema.html |archive-date=2 October 2012 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> [[Nana Patekar]] was replaced by Prakash Raj to play the villain.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2006 |title=Tamil movies : Bheema: Prakashraj to replace Nana? |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-01/03-06-06-vikram.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120042941/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-01/03-06-06-vikram.html |archive-date=20 November 2012 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Raghuvaran was selected to play an important role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 July 2006 |title=Raghuvaran in Bheema!! |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-04/24-07-06-bheema.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628074441/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-04/24-07-06-bheema.html |archive-date=28 June 2011 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Sherin was selected to perform [[item number]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sherin Bheema |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/sep-07-01/04-09-07-sherin.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924033855/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/sep-07-01/04-09-07-sherin.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

=== Filming === A song was shot with 3000 junior artistes flown in from [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bheema song: 3000 dancers and the Vikram party |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-03/05-09-06-vikram.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210223540/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-03/05-09-06-vikram.html |archive-date=10 February 2015 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The duet song was shot at Madurai Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tamil movies bheema vikram tuticorn madurai thirumalai nayakkar mahal |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-07-01/03-03-07-bheema.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924013140/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-07-01/03-03-07-bheema.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The scenes were shot in [[Rameshwaram]] and [[Tuticorin district|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 |date=24 March 2007 |title=Bheema – Shooting at mid sea |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/30090.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107035744/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/30090.html |archive-date=7 January 2014 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> A song was shot in Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 March 2007 |title=Vikram, Trisha to fly to Australia |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/29598.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107035531/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/29598.html |archive-date=7 January 2014 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> Re-recording was completed in 30 days and the song "Oru Mugamo" was shot with 30 scenes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 December 2007 |title=Bheemaa: A special treat |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35506.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104093057/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35506.html |archive-date=4 November 2012 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref>

Since the film was in production for such a long time, Vikram had no releases in 2006 and 2007. The filming was finally completed in 2007.

== Controversy == [[Vijayakanth]] lodged a formal complaint at the Producers' Council and the [[Nadigar Sangam]] against producer A. M. Rathnam for settlement of dues amounting to {{INRConvert|85|l}}. According to Vijayakanth's sources, Rathnam had promised the actor to pay the amount after the release of the movie ''[[Dharmapuri (film)|Dharmapuri]]'' in which he had acted. However, Rathnam moved on to his next project, ''Bheemaa'', without keeping his promise. Perturbed by this, Vijayakanth sought action against Rathnam 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 |title=VIJAYAKANTH BHEEMA Kollywood Ameer Sivakumar Vijayakanth Nadigar Sangam A M Rathnam Dharmapuri Vikram Rama Narayanan |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/aug-07-04/23-08-07-vijayakanth.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121218101552/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/aug-07-04/23-08-07-vijayakanth.html |archive-date=18 December 2012 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

A petition was filed by a travel company alleging that Sri Surya Movies, which 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 instead insisted that the production house pay dues from their property security amount.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 November 2007 |title='Bheemaa' gets a reprieve |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/34477.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104054043/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/34477.html |archive-date=4 November 2012 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref>

== Music == {{Infobox album | name = Bheemaa | type = [[Soundtrack]] | artist = [[Harris Jayaraj]] | cover = | alt = | released = 10 August 2007 | recorded = 2007 | venue = | studio = | genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | length = 33:09 | label = Five Star Audio | language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | producer = [[Harris Jayaraj]] | prev_title = [[Munna (2007 film)|Munna]] | prev_year = 2007 | next_title = [[Sathyam (2008 film)|Sathyam]] | next_year = 2008 }} The music of the film is composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]] in his first and only collaboration with director Lingusamy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bheema (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/bheema-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/636188345 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511093812/https://music.apple.com/in/album/bheema-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/636188345 |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=11 May 2024 |website=Apple Music}}</ref> The lyrics are penned by [[Na. Muthukumar]], [[Pa.Vijay]], [[Thamarai]] and [[Yugabharathi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bheema Tamil Audio Cassette By Harris Jayaraj |url=https://banumass.com/product/tamil-audio-cassette/tamil-audio-cassettes/harris-jayaraj/bheema-tamil-audio-cassette-by-harris-jayaraj/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511091428/https://banumass.com/product/tamil-audio-cassette/tamil-audio-cassettes/harris-jayaraj/bheema-tamil-audio-cassette-by-harris-jayaraj/ |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=11 May 2024 |website=Banumass}}</ref> The soundtrack of the film features six tracks, which released on 10 August 2007 at Green Park Hotel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2007 |title=No Problem with 'Bhima' - Vikram at audio release |url=http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/10082007-3.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113120120/http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/10082007-3.shtml |archive-date=13 January 2010 |access-date=25 February 2025 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref>

{{track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) |total_length = 33:09 |headline = Track-List | title1 = Ragasiya Kanavugal | lyrics1 = [[Yugabharathi]] | extra1 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Madhushree]] | length1 = 06:05 | title2 = Mudhal Mazhai | lyrics2 = [[Na. Muthukumar]] | extra2 = Hariharan, [[Mahathi (singer)|Mahathi]], [[R. Prasanna]] | length2 = 05:48 | title3 = Rangu Rangamma | lyrics3 = [[Pa. Vijay]] | extra3 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Kailash Kher]], [[Swarnalatha]] | length3 = 06:11 | title4 = Siru Paaravaiyaale | lyrics4 = [[Thamarai]] | extra4 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Harini (singer)|Harini]] | length4 = 05:01 | title5 = Oru Mugamo | lyrics5 = [[Pa. Vijay]] | extra5 = [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], [[Naresh Iyer]] | length5 = 05:19 | title6 = Enadhuyire | lyrics6 = [[Yugabharathi]] | extra6 = [[Nikhil Mathew]], [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Sowmya Raoh]], [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] (Humming only) | length6 = 04:45 }} {{Infobox album | name = Bheemaa | type = [[Soundtrack]] | artist = [[Harris Jayaraj]] | cover = | alt = | released = 10 January 2008 | recorded = 2007 | venue = | studio = | genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | length = 32:34 | label = [[Aditya Music]] | language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | producer = [[Harris Jayaraj]] | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = }} The album of the Telugu version was released on 10 January 2008. This soundtrack reuses the same set of singers as the original Tamil version. {{track listing |headline = Telugu Track-List | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = 32:34 | all_lyrics = A. M. Rathnam | title1 = Rahasyapu Kalale | extra1 = Hariharan, Madhushree | length1 = 5:58

| title2 = Paruvapu Vaana | extra2 = Hariharan, Mahathi, R. Prasanna | length2 = 5:42

| title6 = O Manasa | extra6 = Nikhil Mathew, Sadhana Sargam, Chinmayi (Humming only) | length6 = 4:40 }}

=== Critical reception === {{Music ratings | rev1 = Behindwoods | rev1Score = *{{rating|4|5}}<ref name="bh">{{Cite web |title=BHEEMA MUSIC REVIEW – Behindwoods.com |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-06/bheema-music-review.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209223325/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-06/bheema-music-review.html |archive-date=9 December 2023 |access-date=11 May 2024 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> | rev2 = [[Rediff]] | rev2Score = *{{rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="rf">{{Cite web |date=20 August 2007 |title=Bheema's music is enjoyable |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/20bheema.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511094353/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/20bheema.htm |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=11 May 2024 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref> }} The soundtrack received tremendous response, both critically and commercially. Behindwoods rated the soundtrack 4/5 and mentioned, "Overall the music is good and Harris has once again proved his mettle with six numbers which are sure to be lapped up by all the music lovers in the coming months."<ref name="bh" /> [[Rediff.com|Rediff]] rated the album 3/5, with a statement: "Harris Jayaraj has created an enjoyable fare deploying an assortment of youthful vocals and a slew of instruments including ''sarangi'', ''santoor'' and ''dilruba'' predominantly used in Hindustani music. Pa Vijay-Muthukumar-Yugabharathi-Thamarai team's evocative wordscape heightens the lilting quality of the numbers. All in all Harris Jayaraj offers a good fare despite adopting an orthodox style."<ref name="rf" />

== Release == === Theatrical === After three years of production, ''Bheemaa'' was finally released on 15 January 2008, the week of [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]], alongside other releases like ''[[Pazhani (2008 film)|Pazhani]]'', ''[[Kaalai]]'', ''[[Vaazhthugal]]'', ''[[Pidichirukku]]'' and ''[[Pirivom Santhippom]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 January 2008 |title=4 days to Pongal! |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14587820 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215090201/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14587820 |archive-date=15 February 2008 |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

=== Home media === The film is digitally available on [[aha (streaming service)|Aha]] in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] languages. It is also available in [[Hindi]] & [[Marathi language]] dubbed versions currently streaming on [[Ultra Media & Entertainment|Ultra Play]] and [[Ultra Media & Entertainment|Ultra Jhakaas]] app respectively.

== Reception == === Critical response === 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>{{Cite web |title=Bheema Review – Tamil Movie Bheema nowrunning review |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3025/tamil/bheema/1471/review.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629054025/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3025/tamil/bheema/1471/review.htm |archive-date=29 June 2012 |access-date=26 April 2012}}</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>{{Cite web |title=Bheema |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/bheema-review-tamil-14589515.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218212433/http://www.sify.com/movies/bheema-review-tamil-14589515.html |archive-date=2013-12-18 |website=[[Sify]]}}</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>{{Cite web |title=TAMIL MOVIE REVIEW BHEEMA VIKRAM TRISHA PRAKASH RAJ SHERIN RAGUVARAN VIKRAM TRISHA LINKGUSAMY TAMIL MOVIE NEWS hot stills picture image gallery |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/bheema-review.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430201832/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/bheema-review.html |archive-date=30 April 2012 |access-date=26 April 2012}}</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>{{Cite web |title=South review: Bheema |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/15ssbheema.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309064626/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/15ssbheema.htm |archive-date=9 March 2017 |access-date=26 April 2012}}</ref> ''Deccan Herald'' wrote "Director Linguswamy gives a not-so-unconventional theme that has always bombarded the audience. Unfortunately, the director’s effort to depict the precarious lives of underworld dons lacks punch. It is the performance of the actors that gives solace to the audience and makes the movie watchable".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deccan Herald - Bheema |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald.com/content/Jan192008/movies2008011847386.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090108002517/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald.com/content/Jan192008/movies2008011847386.asp |archive-date=8 January 2009 |access-date=20 July 2024 |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> Similarly, the review from ''The Hindu'' was critical of the excessive violence and mentioned that "as narration gives way after a point, Vikram can only appear helpless".<ref name="bheemahindure">{{Cite web |last=Rangarajan, Malathi |date=15 January 2008 |title=A bloodbath almost – Bheema |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/01/18/stories/2008011850720200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110120105/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/01/18/stories/2008011850720200.htm |archive-date=10 November 2012 |access-date=31 July 2011 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> However Sundari of ''Kalki'' gave a positive review praising the performances of cast, music, cinematography, editing, dialogues, fights and the unexpected end and concluded praising Linguswamy for narrating the age old plot for giving importance to feelings in an realistic way since technicians also supported him gently, this ''Bheema'' is a cute entry despite delay.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=சுந்தரி |date=3 February 2008 |title=பீமா |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2008-02-03/page/n1/mode/2up |access-date=20 July 2024 |magazine=Kalki |page=1 |language=ta}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''Chennai Online'' wrote "The film does begin promisingly, and manages to keep viewer's attention engaged for the earlier part. However, as the narration proceeds, the scenes turn repetitive, and the script takes a downslide from which it never recovers".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=18 January 2008 |title=Bheema |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/Jan08/01bheema.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080202041331/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/Jan08/01bheema.asp |archive-date=2 February 2008 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref>

=== Box office === The film debuted in the number one position at the [[Chennai]] box office and grossed {{INRConvert|58|l}} in the first four days of release,<ref>{{Cite web |title=IndiaGlitz – Bheemaa: thundering opening – Kannada Movie News |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/35879.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217115821/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/35879.html |archive-date=17 December 2013 |access-date=11 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bheema collection Vikram Trisha Lingusamy A M Ratham S P N Moorthy 19 crores Tamil Nadu first week Andhra rights hot stills picture image gallery |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-08-04/25-01-08-bheema.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090817120237/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-08-04/25-01-08-bheema.html |archive-date=17 August 2009 |access-date=25 October 2009}}</ref> eventually grossing {{INRConvert|3|c}} there.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BHEEMA – TOP TEN MOVIES BOX OFFICE CHENNAI COLLECTIONS – Behindwoods.com INDIRALOGATHIL NAA AZHAGAPPAN THANGAM ASHOKA VAZHTHUKKAL BILLA PIRIVOM SANDHIPOM PIDICHIRUKKU KALLOORI BHEEMA PAZHANI KAALAI hot picture gallery images |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-1/top-ten-movies-7/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-bheema.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523022645/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-1/top-ten-movies-7/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-bheema.html |archive-date=23 May 2010 |access-date=24 April 2009}}</ref> In the overseas market, the film grossed {{US$|637,779|link=yes}} in United Kingdom and [[Malaysia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=United Kingdom Box Office, February 1–3, 2008 |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2008&wk=5&p=.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217160234/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2008&wk=5&p=.htm |archive-date=17 December 2008 |access-date=25 October 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Malaysia Box Office, February 28–March 2, 2008 |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2008&wk=9&p=.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220021103/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2008&wk=9&p=.htm |archive-date=20 December 2008 |access-date=25 October 2009}}</ref> The film was considered above average and Business wise good collection in Pongal Weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Best of Bollywood, South Cinema, TV and Celebs – MSN India |url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3071554&page=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217115511/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3071554&page=1 |archive-date=17 December 2013 |access-date=17 December 2013}}</ref>

== References == {{Reflist}}

== External links == * [https://web.archive.org/web/20071227190448/http://www.srisuryamovies.in/ Bheema – Official Website] * {{IMDb title}} * ''[https://www.ultraplay.in/movie/bheemaa/9x4uc49pvboc Bheemaa (Hindi)]'' at [[Ultra Media & Entertainment|Ultra Play]] * ''[https://www.ultrajhakaas.com/movie/aakrosh-bheemaa/bfuvkpu5d0ny Bheemaa (Marathi)]'' at [[Ultra Media & Entertainment|Ultra Jhakaas]]

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