Bidugade (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 9.5

Released in 1973, Bidugade is a family, drama and mystery film directed by Y R Swamy.
What it’s about. The movie is about a reporter who concocts a false case so as to get himself convicted for first degree murder so that he can prove that the death sentence can be given based on circumstantial evidence and that it be done away with. However, by the time he is out of the prison proving his innocence, his father is falsely arrested in another murder case and is awarded a death penalty!
Who’s in it. Bidugade stars Dr. Rajkumar as Shekhar, Bharathi Rao as Shobha, K. S. Ashwath as Bhairappa , Shekhar's father and Kalpana as Mala, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Bidugade sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bidugade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bidugade tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bidugade (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bidugade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bidugade worth watching?
- Bidugade holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bidugade?
- Bidugade stars Dr. Rajkumar, Bharathi Rao, K. S. Ashwath, Kalpana and Rajesh.
- When was Bidugade released?
- Bidugade was released in 1973.