Badri (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, Badri is a drama film directed by P.A. Arun Prasad, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. Badri (Vijay) is a troublemaker and a source of heartburn for his father (Kitty). So the father pins his hopes on his elder son, Vetri (Riyaz Khan), to win the kickboxing championship. Janu (Bhumika Chawla), Badri's neighbour, is in love with him but it is just one-sided as Badri considers her a good friend and a source of money (and since her dad is a garage owner, his gateway to new cars to impress the other girls). He falls in love with Mamathi (Monal), a rich girl, and poses as a rich guy to impress her. But he soon realises his mistakes and when his brother becomes bedridden, he decides to redeem himself in his father's eyes by fighting in the championship match. He finally redeems himself by defeating his opponent and at the same time, accepts Janu's love.
Who’s in it. Badri stars Vijay as Badri, Bhumika Chawla as Janu, Riyaz Khan and Monal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Badri has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Badri page.
If you liked it. Fans of Badri tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Badri (2001)?
- In GB, Badri is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Badri worth watching?
- Badri holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Badri?
- Badri stars Vijay, Bhumika Chawla, Riyaz Khan, Monal and Vivek.
- When was Badri released?
- Badri was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.