Bhairathi Ranagal

The story revolves around Bhairathi Ranagal's journey from being a law-abiding responsible lawyer to the kind-hearted crime boss of Karnataka, after a greedy industrialist named Parande became a threat to his hometown.

{{Cast listing|

• Shiva Rajkumar as Bhairathi Ranagal
• Rahul Bose as Parande
• Rukmini Vasanth as Dr. Vaishali
• Avinash as Khandre
• Devaraj as Raghuveer Bhandari
• Chaya Singh as Vedhavathi Ranagal, Bhairathi's younger sister
• Shabeer Kallarakkal as Ghatta
• Madhu Guruswamy as Singa
• Babu Hirannaiah as Shabari
• Sriimurali as Gana (archieve footage from Mufti)}}

After making a debut as director with Mufti, Narthan had written a script for Yash, who he was rumored to collaborate with.{{Cite web |date=2020-05-06 |title=My film with Yash is at script discussion level: Director Narthan |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/May/06/my-film-with-yash-is-at-script-discussion-level-director-narthan-2139624.html |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=KGF actor Yash to play the lead in director Narthan's upcoming film? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-yash-to-play-the-lead-in-director-narthan-s-upcoming-film-1673193-2020-05-01 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=India Today |date=May 2020 |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403091923/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-yash-to-play-the-lead-in-director-narthan-s-upcoming-film-1673193-2020-05-01 |url-status=live }} However, after being forced to rework on the script and delay in confirmations, Narthan approached Ram Charan who was also keen on collaborating with UV Creations.{{Cite news |date=2022-12-27 |title=Will the Kannada director Narthan direct Ram Charan in his next? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/will-the-kannada-director-narthan-direct-ramcharan-in-his-next-for-uv-creations/articleshow/96540675.cms |access-date=2024-04-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403131308/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/will-the-kannada-director-narthan-direct-ramcharan-in-his-next-for-uv-creations/articleshow/96540675.cms |url-status=live }} The talks were going on for over a year and later Narthan, who had already worked on Bhairathi Ranagal – a character from Mufti, decided to join hands once again with Shiva Rajkumar.{{Cite web |date=2020-02-02 |title=Shiva Rajkumar's 'Bhairathi Ranagal' to be helmed by 'Mufti' director Narthan |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/shiva-rajkumar-s-bhairathi-ranagal-be-helmed-mufti-director-narthan-117337 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403091924/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/shiva-rajkumar-s-bhairathi-ranagal-be-helmed-mufti-director-narthan-117337 |url-status=live }} Shiva Rajkumar, who had also been listening to various scripts, finally zeroed in on Bhairathi Ranagal.{{Cite web |date=2020-10-22 |title=Shiva Rajkumar to team up with a newbie director for a political thriller? |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/shiva-rajkumar-team-newbie-director-political-thriller-135916 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403091923/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/shiva-rajkumar-team-newbie-director-political-thriller-135916 |url-status=live }}

However, in late 2023, there were once again rumors that the script which was narrated to Ram Charan had been moved to Vijay Deverakonda.

The production of the film started in May 2023.{{cite web |date=18 February 2023 |title=Shivarajkumar and Narthan team up for film's prequel |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shivarajkumar-and-narthan-team-up-for-films-prequel/articleshow/97978770.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217221553/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shivarajkumar-and-narthan-team-up-for-films-prequel/articleshow/97978770.cms |url-status=dead |archive-date=2023-02-17 |website=Times Of India}}

Shiva Rajkumar, Chaya Singh, Vasishta N. Simha, Devaraj, Madhu Guruswamy and other remaining actors from the first part reprised their respective roles. The team was actively looking for a female lead and antagonist for the film.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-24 |title=Who Is The Leading Lady In Shiva Rajkumar And Narthan's Bhairathi Ranagal? Director Answers |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/who-is-the-leading-lady-in-shiva-rajkumar-and-narthans-bhairathi-ranagal-director-answers-7904785.html |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403091923/https://www.news18.com/movies/who-is-the-leading-lady-in-shiva-rajkumar-and-narthans-bhairathi-ranagal-director-answers-7904785.html |url-status=live }} Rukmini Vasanth was roped in play the female lead in the film which was announced in June 2023.{{Cite web |title=Bhairathi Ranagal female lead mystery solved, Rukmini Vasanth to join the team |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhairathi-ranagal-female-lead-mystery-solved-rukmini-vasanth-to-join-the-team/439dd57ee5344 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403091925/https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhairathi-ranagal-female-lead-mystery-solved-rukmini-vasanth-to-join-the-team/439dd57ee5344 |url-status=live }} Narthan in one of his interviews said hen we were looking for a perfect antagonist to match Shivarajkumar's swag we could not think of anyone but Rahul Bose.{{Cite news |date=2024-03-11 |title=Bhairathi will reveal the reason behind Shivanna donning iconic black outfit: Director Narthan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bhairathi-will-reveal-the-reason-behind-shivanna-donning-iconic-black-outfit-director-narthan/articleshow/108382084.cms |access-date=2024-04-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403131308/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bhairathi-will-reveal-the-reason-behind-shivanna-donning-iconic-black-outfit-director-narthan/articleshow/108382084.cms |url-status=live }} Rahul Bose was chose to play the antagonist, the movie also marked his comeback to Kannada cinema after Niruttara.{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-05-27 |title=Bhairathi Ranagal marks the return of Rahul Bose to Kannada |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2023/May/27/bhairathi-ranagal-marks-the-return-of-rahul-bose-to-kannada-43930.html |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403091923/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2023/May/27/bhairathi-ranagal-marks-the-return-of-rahul-bose-to-kannada-43930.html |url-status=live }} Tamil actor Shabeer Kallarakkal famously knows for his role of Dancing rose in Sarpatta Parambarai was also brought on board to play one of the important roles.{{Cite web |title=King of Kotha actor Shabeer Kallarakkal to star alongside Shiva Rajkumar in this Kannada film |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/king-of-kotha-actor-shabeer-kallarakkal-to-star-alongside-shiva-rajkumar-in-this-kannada-film/ef2e8ed8e7791 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403091924/https://www.ottplay.com/news/king-of-kotha-actor-shabeer-kallarakkal-to-star-alongside-shiva-rajkumar-in-this-kannada-film/ef2e8ed8e7791 |url-status=live }}

The film went on floors on 26 May 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-26 |title=ಶಿವಣ್ಣ ʼಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್ʼ ಅಬ್ಬರಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಹೂರ್ತ..! ರಾಕ್ಷಸನೋ... ರಕ್ಷಕನೋ.. |url=https://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/shivarajkumar-bhairathi-ranagal-movie-shooting-begins-137140 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Zee News Kannada |language=kn |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403102325/https://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/shivarajkumar-bhairathi-ranagal-movie-shooting-begins-137140 |url-status=live }} The shooting commenced on 2 August 2023{{Cite web |date=2023-08-02 |title='ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಶೂಟಿಂಗ್ ಶುರು; ನರ್ತನ್-ಶಿವಣ್ಣ ಕಾಂಬಿನೇಷನ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇದೆ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ |url=https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/sandalwood/shivarajkumar-starrer-bhairathi-ranagal-movie-shooting-begins-from-today-rmd-636034.html |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=TV9 Kannada |language=kn |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403102325/https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/sandalwood/shivarajkumar-starrer-bhairathi-ranagal-movie-shooting-begins-from-today-rmd-636034.html |url-status=live }} and took place in different schedules in various locations including Devanahalli, Mysore, Bellary and Penugonda.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-11 |title=Shivarajkumar's Next, Bhairathi Ranagal, To Hit Cinemas On This Date |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/shivarajkumars-next-bhairathi-ranagal-to-hit-cinemas-on-this-date-8811599.html |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403102325/https://www.news18.com/movies/shivarajkumars-next-bhairathi-ranagal-to-hit-cinemas-on-this-date-8811599.html |url-status=live }} Shivarajkumar who was promoting his film Ghost during October 2023 had shared that around 60 days of shoot was left.{{Cite web |title=Bhairathi Ranagal: We have at least 60-days of shoot pending, says Shivarajkumar |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhairathi-ranagal-we-have-at-least-60-days-of-shoot-pending-says-shivarajkumar/f87ac99625568 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403102327/https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhairathi-ranagal-we-have-at-least-60-days-of-shoot-pending-says-shivarajkumar/f87ac99625568 |url-status=live }} Around the same time, Shivarajkumar's looks from the shooting sets were leaked in a new avatar which further increased the curiosity among the fans and the audience.{{Cite web |title=Shiva Rajkumar 'dapper' look from Bhairathi Ranagal leaked, leaves fans shocked |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/shiva-rajkumar-dapper-look-from-bhairathi-ranagal-leaked-leaves-fans-shocked/10b4245cb1748 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-13 |title=ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್ ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶೂಟ್ ಆಗ್ತಿರೋದೇಕೆ? ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಸೀಕ್ರೆಟ್! |url=https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/kannada-actor-shiva-rajkumar-bhairathi-ranagal-movie-shooting-secrets-rvj-pvn-1391574.html |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=News18 ಕನ್ನಡ |language=kn |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403102325/https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/kannada-actor-shiva-rajkumar-bhairathi-ranagal-movie-shooting-secrets-rvj-pvn-1391574.html |url-status=live }} On the date of announcement of the release date, the team had said that they have completed around 70% of the shooting and would wrap the rest in the following days in a swift manner, after which the post production is set to commence.{{Cite web |title=Shivarajkumar admits that he was hesitant to play Bhairathi Ranagal in Mufti |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/shivarajkumar-admits-that-he-was-hesitant-to-play-bhairathi-ranagal-in-mufti/e628c8f920981 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403102332/https://www.ottplay.com/news/shivarajkumar-admits-that-he-was-hesitant-to-play-bhairathi-ranagal-in-mufti/e628c8f920981 |url-status=live }} The filming was wrapped by July 2024.{{cite web |access-date=6 July 2024 |title=Shivarajkumar's 'Bhairathi Ranagal' has wrapped up shooting |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jul/06/shivarajkumars-bhairathi-ranagal-has-wrapped-up-shooting |work=The New Indian Express |date=6 July 2024 |archive-date=8 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708190031/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jul/06/shivarajkumars-bhairathi-ranagal-has-wrapped-up-shooting |url-status=live }}

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| type = soundtrack

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| released = 2024

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| language = Kannada

| label = Anand Audio

| producer = Ravi Basrur

| prev_title = Bhimaa

| prev_year = 2024

| next_title = Zebra

| next_year = 2024

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Ravi Basrur who had previously worked with Narthan on Mufti, composed the soundtrack and score of the film. The audio rights of the film were acquired by Anand Audio.{{cite web |access-date=9 July 2024 |title=Anand Audio secures audio rights of 'Bhairathi Ranagal' for substantial price |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jul/09/anand-audio-secures-audio-rights-of-bhairathi-ranagal-for-substantial-price |work=The New Indian Express |date=9 July 2024 |archive-date=11 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711032530/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jul/09/anand-audio-secures-audio-rights-of-bhairathi-ranagal-for-substantial-price |url-status=live }}

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| extra1 = Santhosh Venky

| title2 = Agnyaathavaasa

| length2 = 04:02

| lyrics2 = V. Nagendra Prasad

| extra2 = Shankar Mahadevan

| title3 = Kaavaliga

| length3 = 04:59

| lyrics3 = Sai Sarvesh

| extra3 = Vijay Prakash

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The film is scheduled to release on 15 November 2024 in multiple languages including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.{{cite web |access-date=12 July 2024 |title=Shivarajkumar's Bhairathi Ranagal first verdict confirms September release |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhairathi-ranagal-first-verdict-confirms-september-release/a3d4b4af2d212 |work=ottplay.com |archive-date=14 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714095059/https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhairathi-ranagal-first-verdict-confirms-september-release/a3d4b4af2d212 |url-status=live }} Earlier it was announced to release on 15 August 2024 but later it was postponed.{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2024-03-11 |title=Shivarajkumar-Narthan's multilingual film Bhairathi Ranagal set for Independence Day release |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Mar/11/shivarajkumar-narthans-multilingual-film-bhairathi-ranagal-set-for-independence-day-release |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403102325/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Mar/11/shivarajkumar-narthans-multilingual-film-bhairathi-ranagal-set-for-independence-day-release |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=2024-03-11 |title=Shivarajkumar's 'Bhairathi Ranagal' gets a release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shivarajkumars-bhairathi-ranagal-gets-a-release-date/article67938543.ece |access-date=2024-04-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403091923/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shivarajkumars-bhairathi-ranagal-gets-a-release-date/article67938543.ece |url-status=live }}

The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 25 December 2024.{{cite web |access-date=24 December 2024 |title=Bhairathi Ranagal OTT: ಒಟಿಟಿಗೆ ಬಂದೇ ಬಿಡ್ತು ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್! ಎಲ್ಲಿ, ಯಾವಾಗ ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಗೊತ್ತಾ ಶಿವಣ್ಣನ ಸಿನಿಮಾ? |url=https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/bhairathi-ranagal-ott-release-amazon-prime-shiva-rajkumar-movie-yda-1952931.html |work=News18 Kannada |archive-date=24 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224125342/https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/bhairathi-ranagal-ott-release-amazon-prime-shiva-rajkumar-movie-yda-1952931.html |url-status=live }}Dubbed versions are in Sun NXT.

Sanjay Ponnappa of India Today gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Bhairathi Ranagal delivers an impactful telling of the character's backstory, leaving the audience wanting more."{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shiva-rajkumar-elevates-unmissable-film-mass-avatar-2633847-2024-11-15|title=Bhairathi Ranagal review: Shiva Rajkumar elevates unmissable film with mass aura|website=India Today|date=15 November 2024 }} A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bhairathi Ranagal blends action, drama and intensity, but misses the mark in some key areas. While Shivarajkumar's performance is fully utilised, the film lacks the impactful twists seen in Mufti, making the plot feel predictable" {{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Nov/16/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shivarajkumar-does-the-heavy-lifting-in-this-character-study|title='Bhairathi Ranagal' movie review: Shivarajkumar does the heavy lifting in this character study|website=The New Indian Express|date=16 November 2024|access-date=19 November 2024|archive-date=17 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241117015853/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Nov/16/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shivarajkumar-does-the-heavy-lifting-in-this-character-study|url-status=live}} but praised Shivarajkumar's performance as a masterclass in conveying depth and complexity.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2024/Nov/15/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shivarajkumar-does-the-heavy-lifting-in-this-character-study Subha J Rao of The News Minute gave a 3.5 rating out of 5 and praised the movie which is set against iron mining for "crafting its own path and cleverly bypassing any comparison to a recent blockbuster franchise that revolved around gold mining".https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/bhairathi-ranagal-shiva-rajkumar-shines-in-a-well-crafted-but-violent-prequel-to-mufti Vijay Lokesh of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bhairathi Ranagal is sure to captivate Shivarajkumar fans and will appeal to those who enjoy crime dramas with an emotional core."{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bhairathi-ranagal/movie-review/115329567.cms|title=Bhairathi Ranagal Movie Review: Bhairathi Ranagal Review: It's Shivarajkumar's Show All The Way|website=The Times of India}} Jagadish Angadi of Deccan Herald gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bhairathi Ranagal still delivers an entertaining experience, particularly for Shivarajkumar fans and action thriller enthusiasts."{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shivarajkumar-shines-in-a-middling-prequel-3278621|title='Bhairathi Ranagal' movie review: Shivarajkumar shines in a middling prequel|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=19 November 2024|archive-date=15 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241115160723/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shivarajkumar-shines-in-a-middling-prequel-3278621|url-status=live}}

Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave 3/5 stars and wrote "For those curious about the backstory of Bhairathi Ranagal and eager to see Shivanna in peak action, this is a must-watch. For the rest it is the ‘usual’ theme of a good samaritan turning bad for good."{{cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-and-that-s-how-bhairathi-ranagal-became-a-gangster-review-115310529 |title=Bhairathi Ranagal Movie Review: And That's How Bhairathi Ranagal Became A Gangster… |website=Times Now |date=15 November 2024 |access-date=19 November 2024 |archive-date=15 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241115080620/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-and-that-s-how-bhairathi-ranagal-became-a-gangster-review-115310529 |url-status=live}} Pratibha Joy of OTTplay gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Director Narthan's prequel is strictly for those who loved Mufti's Bhairathi Ranagal and want more of that. It's not a compelling watch!"{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shivarajkumar-led-mufti-prequel-is-like-very-flat-soda/c8bafcc0d3432|title=Bhairathi Ranagal movie review: Shivarajkumar-led Mufti prequel is like very flat soda|website=OTTplay|access-date=19 November 2024|archive-date=15 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241115084500/https://www.ottplay.com/review/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shivarajkumar-led-mufti-prequel-is-like-very-flat-soda/c8bafcc0d3432|url-status=live}}

Vivek MV of The Hindu wrote "Bhairathi Ranagal is elevated by the commanding screen presence of Shivarajkumar, who revels in mass moments to power a straightforward gangster origin story."{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shivarajkumar-shoulders-narthans-wafer-thin-yet-massy-prequel/article68871993.ece |title='Bhairathi Ranagal' movie review: Shivarajkumar shoulders Narthan's wafer-thin yet massy prequel |website=The Hindu |last1=m. v |first1=Vivek |archive-date=16 November 2024 |access-date=19 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241116013342/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-shivarajkumar-shoulders-narthans-wafer-thin-yet-massy-prequel/article68871993.ece |url-status=live}} Avinash Ramachandran of The Indian Express wrote, "With so much care going into the elevation of the titular character played by Shivarajkumar, it is slightly disappointing that Narthan rushes through the last act."{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-a-fiery-shivarajkumar-anchors-narthans-mufti-prequel-that-needed-to-slow-down-9700833/|title=Bhairathi Ranagal movie review: A fiery Shivarajkumar anchors Narthan's Mufti prequel that needed to slow down|date=2 December 2024|accessdate=7 January 2025|archive-date=5 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250105210222/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-review-a-fiery-shivarajkumar-anchors-narthans-mufti-prequel-that-needed-to-slow-down-9700833/|url-status=live}}

The film was reported to have grossed ₹2{{Ndash}}5 crore on its first day, {{Cite web |date=16 November 2024 |title=ಮೊದಲ ದಿನ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಗಳಿಕೆ ಮಾಡಿದ 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್'; ಭರ್ಜರಿ ರೇಟಿಂಗ್ |url=https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/sandalwood/bhairathi-ranagal-movie-first-day-collection-bhairathi-ranagal-movie-total-collection-entertainment-news-in-kannada-rmd-935438.html |accessdate=7 January 2025 |website=TV9 Kannada}}{{Cite web|url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sandalwood-update-shiva-rajkumar-starring-bhairathi-ranagal-movie-first-day-box-office-collection-rsm-181731740514523.html|title=ಶಿವರಾಜ್‌ಕುಮಾರ್‌ ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್‌ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಮೊದಲ ದಿನದ ಬಾಕ್ಸ್‌ ಆಫೀಸ್‌ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ ಎಷ್ಟು? ಸಿನಿಪಂಡಿತರ ಲೆಕ್ಕಾಚಾರ ಏನು?|first=Rakshitha|last=Sowmya|website=Kannada Hindustan Times|accessdate=7 January 2025|archive-date=16 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241116083240/https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sandalwood-update-shiva-rajkumar-starring-bhairathi-ranagal-movie-first-day-box-office-collection-rsm-181731740514523.html|url-status=live}} but the tracked figure was only ₹2.1 crore.{{Cite news|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-shivarajkumar-starrer-film-opens-at-2-crore-on-day-1-article-115343658|title=Bhairathi Ranagal Box Office: Shivarajkumar-Starrer Film Opens At 2 Crore On Day 1|access-date=2024-11-17|work=Times Now|archive-date=17 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241117202353/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-shivarajkumar-starrer-film-opens-at-2-crore-on-day-1-article-115343658|url-status=live}} The film earned ₹2.3 crore on second day and ₹2.85 crore on its third day respectively.{{Cite web |date=19 November 2024 |title=Bhairathi Ranagal Box Office Collection: ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ ಆಫೀಸ್‌ ಬಿರುಗಾಳಿ ಎಬ್ಬಿಸಿದ 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್'.. 3 ದಿನದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿವಣ್ಣನ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಗಳಿಸಿದ್ದೆಷ್ಟು? |url=https://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-collection-in-three-days-262595 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241119054429/https://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-collection-in-three-days-262595 |archive-date=19 November 2024 |accessdate=7 January 2025 |website=Zee News Kannada}}{{Cite web|url=https://vishwavani.news/cinema/bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-shiva-rajkumars-movie-eyes-strong-performance/|title=Bhairathi Ranagal Box Office Collection: ಬಾಕ್ಸ್‌ ಆಫೀಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತೆ ಶಿವಣ್ಣ ಮ್ಯಾಜಿಕ್‌; 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್' ಗಳಿಸಿದ್ದೆಷ್ಟು? - Vishwavani TV|date=18 November 2024|accessdate=7 January 2025|archive-date=8 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208104835/https://vishwavani.news/cinema/bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-shiva-rajkumars-movie-eyes-strong-performance/|url-status=live}} The first weekend collection was around ₹7{{Ndash}}8.4 crore.{{Cite web |title=ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ ಆಫೀಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್' ಆರ್ಭಟ ಹೇಗಿದೆ? 2 ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿವಣ್ಣನ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಗಳಿಸಿದ್ದೆಷ್ಟು? |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/shivarajkumar-rahul-bose-rukmini-vasanth-starrer-bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-collection-report/articleshow/115383037.cms#google_vignette |accessdate=7 January 2025 |website=Vijay Karnataka}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-max-box-office-collection-day-3-kiccha-sudeep-film-scores-highest-opening-weekend-surpasses-allu-arjun-pushpa-2-the-rule-3124559|title=Max box office collection Day 3: Kiccha Sudeep's film scores highest opening weekend, surpasses Pushpa 2, earns...|first=Simran|last=Singh|website=DNA India|accessdate=7 January 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/!entertainment/dr-shiva-rajkumar-starrer-bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-collection-day-3-karnataka-news-kas24111802423|title=ಶಿವರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್ 'ಗೆ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ರೆಸ್ಪಾನ್ಸ್ : ಮೊದಲ 3 ದಿನದ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ|first=E. T. V.|last=Bharat|date=18 November 2024|website=ETV Bharat News|accessdate=7 January 2025}} The ₹10 crore mark was achieved within 4 days.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Nov/19/bhairathi-ranagal-crosses-rs-10-crore-gross-at-the-box-office-in-four-days|title=Bhairathi Ranagal crosses Rs 10 Crore gross at the box office in four days|access-date=2024-11-19|work=Cinema Express|author=A Sharadhaa|archive-date=26 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126205940/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Nov/19/bhairathi-ranagal-crosses-rs-10-crore-gross-at-the-box-office-in-four-days|url-status=live}} The film was reported to have earned ₹12.8 crore gross and ₹13 crore net in its first week.{{Cite web |date=22 November 2024 |title=7ನೇ ದಿನ 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್' ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಎಷ್ಟು? 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್' ಹಿಂದಿನ ಅಸಲಿ ಕಥೆಯೇನು? |Bhairathi Ranagal Collection |url=https://www.vijayavani.net/shivanna-rukmini-vasanth-starrer-bhairathi-ranagal-collection-in-box-office-after-7-days-most-expected-movie-in-sandalwood-today |accessdate=7 January 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhairathi-ranagal-weekend-2-box-office-shivarajkumar-film-slows-down-manages-close-to-first-weekend-haul-in-entire-week/6de6a169e1384|title=Bhairathi Ranagal weekend 2 box office collection: Shivarajkumar's film slows down; manages close to first weekend haul in entire week|website=OTTPlay|accessdate=7 January 2025|archive-date=7 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207033948/https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhairathi-ranagal-weekend-2-box-office-shivarajkumar-film-slows-down-manages-close-to-first-weekend-haul-in-entire-week/6de6a169e1384|url-status=live}} The film was reported to have grossed ₹17 crore within first fourteen days of its release.{{Cite web |date=25 November 2024 |title=Shiva Rajkumar's Bhairathi Ranagal to release in Tamil, Telugu this November |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/shiva-rajkumar-bhairathi-ranagal-release-tamil-telugu-november-2639641-2024-11-25 |accessdate=7 January 2025 |website=India Today}}{{Cite web|url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/upcoming-kannada-ott-releases-in-december-watch-bhairathi-ranagal-murphy-on-netflix-prime-video-hotstar-ott-news-10203683|title=Upcoming Kannada OTT Releases In December: Watch Bhairathi Ranagal, Murphy And More On Netflix, Prime Video And Others|date=28 November 2024|website=English Jagran|accessdate=7 January 2025|archive-date=8 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208103757/https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/upcoming-kannada-ott-releases-in-december-watch-bhairathi-ranagal-murphy-on-netflix-prime-video-hotstar-ott-news-10203683|url-status=live}} The film's collection in seventeen days was reported to be ₹20 crore gross to ₹20.94 net.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Dec/01/shivarajkumars-bhairathi-ranagal-surpasses-20-crore-in-karnataka{{Cite web |date=30 November 2024 |title='Bhairathi Ranagal' Box Office: Shivarajkumar's Action-Drama Crosses Rs. 20 Cr Mark With Telugu And Tamil Releases |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-shivarajkumar-s-action-drama-crosses-rs-20-cr-mark-with-telugu-and-tamil-releases-article-115850399 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222135142/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-shivarajkumar-s-action-drama-crosses-rs-20-cr-mark-with-telugu-and-tamil-releases-article-115850399 |archive-date=22 December 2024 |accessdate=7 January 2025 |website=Times Now}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Dec/02/shivarajkumars-bhairathi-ranagal-surpasses-20-crore-in-karnataka|title=ಎರಡು ವಾರದಲ್ಲಿ 20 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ ಗಳಿಸಿದ 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್ '|first=Manjula|last=VN|date=2 December 2024|website=Kannada Prabha|accessdate=7 January 2025|archive-date=28 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228133239/https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Dec/02/shivarajkumars-bhairathi-ranagal-surpasses-20-crore-in-karnataka|url-status=live}} The film collected ₹24 crore until the release of other big Kannada movies in December.{{Cite web |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/bhairathi-ranagal-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-shiva-rajkumars-crime-thriller-online-amazon-prime-video-11735279766475.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=28 December 2024 |archive-date=28 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228143051/https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/bhairathi-ranagal-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-shiva-rajkumars-crime-thriller-online-amazon-prime-video-11735279766475.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Dec/25/shivarajkumars-bhairathi-ranagal-makes-its-ott-debut|title=Shivarajkumar's Bhairathi Ranagal makes its OTT debut|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa|date=25 December 2024|website=Cinema Express|accessdate=7 January 2025|archive-date=26 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241226061017/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Dec/25/shivarajkumars-bhairathi-ranagal-makes-its-ott-debut|url-status=live}} The final collections were reported to be ₹26.80 crore.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-08 |title=Kannada Highest Grossing Movies 2024: ಈ ವರ್ಷ ತೆರೆಕಂಡ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅವುಗಳ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ ವಿವರ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ |url=https://kannada.timesnownews.com/entertainment/kannada-highest-grossing-movies-2024-sandalwood-films-and-its-collection-photo-gallery-116098981 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=Times Now Kannada |language=kn}}

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