Creature 3D
| Creature 3D | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Directed by | Vikram Bhatt |
| Produced by |
Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar |
| Written by |
Girish Dhamija (Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by |
Vikram Bhatt Sukhmani Sadana |
| Story by | Vikram Bhatt |
| Starring |
Bipasha Basu Imran Abbas Mukul Dev Bikramjeet Kanwarpal Deepraj Rana |
| Music by |
Songs & Lyrics:- |
| Cinematography | Praveen Bhatt |
| Edited by | Kuldip Mehan |
Production company | |
Release dates |
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Running time | 134 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹25 crore (US$3.7 million)[1] |
Creature 3D is a 2014 Indian 3D fantasy horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film stars Bipasha Basu and Imran Abbas in lead roles. It is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar and co-produced by Ajay Kapoor under the banner of T-Series in association with BVG Films.[2] The film is the Bollywood debut of Pakistani model turned actor Imran Abbas Naqvi.[3] The film also stars Amit Tandon and Mukul Dev in supporting roles.[4] The film received poor reviews from critics.
Plot
Ahana (Bipasha Basu) opens a hotel in Glendale, Himachal Pradesh. During the day of the opening party, she meets Kunal Anand (Imran Abbas), a novelist, and they become attracted to each other. When a couple and the hotel cook are killed by an unknown creature, Kunal decides to help Ahana. Romance culminates between Ahana and Kunal and they consummate their relationship. After a few peaceful days, the creature strikes again and wreaks havoc in the hotel; Ahana finds herself facing off against a ten-feet long creature with the legs and tail of a dinosaur, and the body and head of a human. Professor Sadanand (Mukul Dev) scares off the creature with a burning log.
The next morning, the injured guests and hotel staff get evicted by police. The professor explains that the creature is a Brahmarakshas, a man-eating mutant which is the result of Lord Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, cursing demons to become such creatures with no salvation, eternally condemned to roam on earth and suffer. Brahmarakshasas still lurk in dense forests of India, but their sightings are as relevant as sightings of UFOs. He suggests Ahana and Kunal to leave if they wish to stay alive. Ahana refuses to leave the hotel, determined to fight back.
Ahana, Kunal and the professor are joined in the fight by two cops, Inspector Rana (Deepraj Rana) and Inspector Chaubey (Bikramjeet Kanwarpal), but the Brahmarakshasa kills Chaubey. They learn that a Sarpanch filed a report of a Brahmarakshasa sighting a few years back and go to meet him. He tells them that decades ago, a hunter killed a Brahmarakshasa, and the only person who can help them now is Dr. Moga, the son of the late hunter. Kunal and Ahana set for Shimla to meet the doctor. On the way, Kunal reveals his true identity as Karan Malhotra, the chairman of the builder group that compelled Ahana's father to commit suicide. He tells her that he felt guilty and wanted to apologize. Heartbroken, Ahana breaks up with Karan.
Dr. Moga explains that Brahmarakshasa can be killed by a weapon dipped in the temple pond of the Brahma Temple in Pushkar but is effective only if dipped into the pond on night of Kartik Purnima.Since Kartik Purnima is many days away, Dr. Moga gives Ahana an old rifle with which his father had killed a Brahmarakshasa. Ahana, the professor, and Rana enter the den of the Brahmarakshasa; Rana and the professor are killed by the beast, and when it tries to attack Ahana, Karan saves her. With Karan's help, Ahana manages to kill the creature with the last bullet in the rifle.
A few days later, the hotel is ready to be reopened. Ahana forgives Karan and they rekindle their relationship.
Cast
- Bipasha Basu as Ahana Dutt
- Imran Abbas as Kunal Anand/Karan Malhotra
- Mukul Dev as Professor Sadana
- Deepraj Rana as Inspector Rana
- Mohan Kapoor as Doctor Moga
- Shirish Sharma as father of Ahana
- Amit Tandon as Arjun (Honeymoon couple Husband)
- Aparna Bajpai as Shruti (Honeymoon couple wife)
- Natasha Rana as Psychiatrist
- Milind Pathak as Gun Specialist/Hunter,and a friend of Karan
- Bikramjeet Kanwarpal as Inspector Chaubey[5]
- Mannu Lal as voice of Brahmarakshas.
Music
| Creature 3D | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Mithoon (and Tony Kakkar) | |
| Released | 31 July 2014 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 25:09 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | T-Series |
The soundtrack and the lyrics of the film were written by Mithoon, except for "Sawan Aaya Hai" which has music and lyrics by Tony Kakkar.[6] The film's soundtrack officially released on 31 July 2014. Koimoi stated that the soundtrack had received a good reception.[7] The background score of the film was a highlight and Raju Rao has done a fabulous job with it.
All music composed by Mithoon, Tony Kakkar.
| Creature 3D Soundtrack | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(S) | Length |
| 1. | "Sawan Aaya Hai" | Tony Kakkar | Mithoon | Arijit Singh | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Naam - E - Wafa" | Mithoon | Mithoon | Farhan Saeed, Tulsi Kumar | 5:14 |
| 3. | "Hum Na Rahein Hum" | Mithoon | Benny Dayal | 5:23 | |
| 4. | "Ek Pal Yahi" | Mithoon | Mithoon | Saim Bhat | 5:45 |
| 5. | "Mehboob Ki" | Mithoon | Mithoon | Mithoon | 4:36 |
| 6. | "Mohabbat Barsa De" | Tony Kakkar | Mithoon | Arjun, Arijit Singh, Samira Koppikar | 4:36 |
Total length: |
30:22 | ||||
Reception
The trailer of the movie was released in July 2014. Koimoi called it "a half baked trailer that relies solely on 3D".[8]
Vinayak Chakravorty of India Today has given 2 stars to the movie stating that it suffered from budget constraints, "serves little intrigue and banks on the sporadic jolts courtesy loud music.".[9] Anupama Chopra said, "This is the type of film in which the human beings are so annoying that you are actually rooting for the creature that kills them. In fact, the creature had more personality than all of them put together. In an effective opening sequence, Vikram introduces him to us by only showing us isolated parts; his talons, monstrous eyes, powerful tail. I think this Creature should have demanded a better script." [10]
Financials
India Today reports that the film had a budget of Rs.18 crore with an additional Rs.7 crore spent on a marketing campaign.[11]
Koimoi reported the film opened on 1400 screens, with a low occupancy.[7]
References
- ↑ "Bipasha Basu's Creature 3D recovers cost, making profit".
- ↑ Bollywood Hungama. "Creature 3D to release on June 27 | Bollywood News | Hindi Movies News | Celebrity News". BollywoodHungama.com. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
- ↑ "Pak actor to debut with Bipasha in 'Creature 3D'". June 8, 2013. Times of India. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "'Creature 3D' first stills:". IBN Live. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ Bollywood Hungama. "Creature". Bollywoodhungama. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
- ↑ Music Review: Creature 3D Times of India - 5 September 2014
- 1 2 "Creature 3D: Opening Day Occupancy Report". Koimoi. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ↑ Mohar Basu (2014-07-17). "Creature Trailer Review: A Half Baked Trailer That Expects 3D To Do The Magic". Koimoi.com. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
- ↑ India Today. "Movie review: Creature 3D is absolute enjoyment". India Today. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ↑ http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/moview-review-by-anupama-chopra-bipasha-basu-s-creature-3d-is-foolish/article1-1263546.aspx#sthash.ahkBKloH.dpuf
- ↑ "Bipasha Basu's Creature 3D recovers cost, making profit". India Today. 16 September 2014.