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Bachi (2000): Cast & Plot

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Bachi is a 2000 action drama directed by Puri Jagannadh, starring Teja Sajja as Habibi, Prakash Raj and Ali Basha. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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Bachi (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Puri Jagannadh
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bachi About?

The premise of Bachi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Special‑branch officer Bhaskar Chenmai, alias Bachi, receives a boy named Habibi from Dubai who claims Bachi is his father and calls him dad. Bachi tries to dismiss the child, but only draws them together, and they become friends. Bachi protects winner Tatineni Koteswara Rao, the Rs 50‑crore Paris champion, and pursues a criminal named Bachi.

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Cast & crew

Bachi Cast & Characters

Teja Sajja leads the cast as Habibi, with Prakash Raj and Ali Basha. Directed by Puri Jagannadh; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Puri Jagannadh

More films directed by Puri Jagannadh, best-rated first: Double iSmart, Liger, Mehbooba and Paisa Vasool.

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Plot

Bachi Plot Summary

What happens in Bachi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a brisk, deceptively simple thriller, the story follows Bachi, a sharp officer from the special branch who quickly finds himself drawn to a beautiful young woman, Venkata Lakshmi. A nationwide shock arrives when news breaks that a modest country hick, Tatineni Koteswara Rao, has won a staggering ₹50 crore in a Paris lottery. This windfall attracts all manner of ruthless seekers—gangsters and crooks alike—who see the ticket as a doorway to power and riches. To protect the newly minted fortune, the government elevates [Bachi] to the role of chief security officer for Koteswara Rao, with a powerful patron in the form of Satyambabu backing the operation and funding the security with every facility imaginable.

Full summary

The whole story of Bachi, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bachi?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the profession of Bachi at the start of the film?

Details

Bachi Also Known As

Also known as “Baachi”.

Also known as
  • Baachi

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FAQ

Bachi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bachi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bachi?

Bachi runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Bachi released?

Bachi was released on November 9, 2000.

Who directed Bachi?

Bachi was directed by Puri Jagannadh.

More films by Puri Jagannadh

Who is in the cast of Bachi?

Bachi stars Teja Sajja as Habibi, Prakash Raj and Ali Basha, among 9 credited actors.

Does Bachi have a post-credit scene?

No. Bachi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bachi in?

The original language of Bachi is Telugu.

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