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Bulbul (2013): Cast & Plot

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Bulbul is a 2013 family comedy directed by M.D. Shridhar, starring Ambareesh as Amarnath, Darshan Thoogudeepa Srinivas and Rachita Ram. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.

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Bulbul (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Director
M.D. Shridhar
Genres
Comedy , Family , Romance
Original language
Kannada
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bulbul About?

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

A young man declines a woman's marriage proposal, revealing his enduring feelings for a childhood sweetheart. Heartbroken, the woman attempts suicide, prompting her father—a powerful crime boss—to seek revenge against the man. This sets off a conflict with potentially devastating consequences for all involved.

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Cast & crew

Bulbul Cast & Characters

Ambareesh leads the cast as Amarnath, with Darshan Thoogudeepa Srinivas as Vijay and Rachita Ram as Kaveri. Directed by M.D. Shridhar; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from M.D. Shridhar

More films directed by M.D. Shridhar: Odeya, Porki, krishna and Chellata.

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Plot

Bulbul Plot Summary

What happens in Bulbul from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Amarnath and his college friends organize a reunion after several years. [Amarnath] lives with his wife, Chitra, and their son, Vijay, who is also his closest friend. The gathering sets the stage for old bonds to be tested, old jokes to resurface, and new feelings to emerge amid the familiar backdrop of their shared past.

Vijay is in love with his childhood friend, Kaveri, Kaveri, the daughter of Vishwanath, a man living in Switzerland who doesn’t show him much warmth. The reunion atmosphere becomes crowded with hidden longing, as Vijay quietly carries the weight of a secret crush that he’s not sure he should pursue.

Full summary

The whole story of Bulbul, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Bulbul?

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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Bulbul Also Known As

Also known as “Bul bul”.

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Bulbul FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Bulbul?

Bulbul runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was Bulbul released?

Bulbul was released on May 10, 2013.

Who directed Bulbul?

Bulbul was directed by M.D. Shridhar.

More films by M.D. Shridhar

Who is in the cast of Bulbul?

Bulbul stars Ambareesh as Amarnath, Darshan Thoogudeepa Srinivas as Vijay and Rachita Ram as Kaveri, among 7 credited actors.

Does Bulbul have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Bulbul in?

The original language of Bulbul is Kannada.

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