Businessman is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action crime film directed and written by Puri Jagannadh, produced by R. R. Venkat under R. R. Movie Makers. Inspired by a concept from Ram Gopal Varma, the film features a star-studded cast, including Mahesh Babu, Kajal Aggarwal, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Sayaji Shinde, Raza Murad, Subbaraju, and Brahmaji. The story follows Vijay Surya, who arrives in Mumbai with ambitions to dominate the city, driven by his resentment towards the corrupt system. However, he soon finds himself facing violent opposition from both law enforcement and rival enemies.
Businessman - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | Businessman |
| Genre: | Action Crime |
| Language: | Telugu |
| Director: | Puri Jagannadh |
| Main Cast: | Mahesh Babu Kajal Aggarwal Prakash Raj Nassar Raghu Babu |
| Release Date: | 13 January 2012 |
| Banner: | R. R. Makers |
| Music: | S. Thaman |
| Budget: | ₹40 crore |
| Runtime: | 2h 13m |
The film’s music was composed by S. Thaman, while cinematography and editing were handled by Shyam K. Naidu and M. S. Rajashekhar Reddy (S. R. Shekhar), respectively. With a budget of ₹40 crore, Businessman was officially launched on August 15, 2011, in Hyderabad. Principal photography commenced on September 2, 2011, and took place in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Goa, and even included some song sequences filmed in Bangkok. The filming wrapped up on December 10, 2011, completing in just 74 working days—one of the shortest shooting periods for a Telugu film. Released on January 14, 2012, during the Sankranthi festival, the film grossed over ₹100-110 crore and secured a distributor share of ₹44 crore, ultimately becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year.
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Businessman Movie Story
When Mumbai Police Commissioner Ajay Bhardwaj announces the end of the city’s mafia, a ruthless man named Vijay Surya arrives with ambitions to take control of Mumbai. Settling in Dharavi with a friend, Surya assembles a crew of gangsters and gains the support of a local politician, Laalu, after orchestrating the murder of a key witness through his henchman, Shakeel. Surya also aids the residents of Dharavi in eliminating their debts by having his gang rob the Bank of Maharashtra, destroying the original loan documents and erasing the bank’s records. As the locals begin to see him as their savior, Surya earns a reputation for his fearsome extortion tactics.
To protect himself from Commissioner Ajay, Surya ensnares his daughter, Chitra Bhardwaj, pretending to fall in love with her. However, when Surya learns that Central Minister Jaidev Ghanapuleti has sent assassins to eliminate him, he cleverly misleads them by posing as a guide, planting explosives in their food that detonate during a confrontation, leading to a chaotic shootout. In the aftermath, Surya encounters Chitra, who has discovered his true intentions. While in custody, Surya admits he deceived her but claims to genuinely love her. Despite this, Ajay is compelled to release Surya after his henchmen kidnap Chitra. Surya vows to abandon his criminal lifestyle to be with Chitra but ultimately opts to establish a legitimate business that remains untouchable by the police. He launches Surya Exports & Imports as a facade for his vigilante operations, recruiting local gangsters to help him expand across the country. Surya begins imposing a 2% tax on every contract in the areas he controls, quickly amassing wealth and power. During the inauguration of his “Business Bank,” he confronts Ajay, revealing his thirst for control while claiming that crime rates have declined since his recruitment of gangsters. Surya further aids Laalu in becoming the Mayor of Bombay by defeating Arun Gokhle, who is later murdered by Jaidev after exposing his corrupt schemes to Ajay.
Businessman Movie Review
Mahesh Babu and Puri Jagannadh form an incredibly powerful duo. Their first collaboration, Pokiri, was a massive industry hit, and their follow-up, Businessman, is not just a commercial film but also an ideological crime drama worth watching. Mahesh truly embodies the character of Surya Bhai, delivering a standout performance. Puri’s dialogues hit hard, like bullets from a gun, and are both impactful and inspiring. If you’re looking for a movie that channels aggression and motivation, this is the one. The film effectively explores the true nature of violence and features compelling criminal storylines.
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FAQ About Businessman Movie
Q1 – Who Directed Businessman Movie?
A -Puri Jagannadh
Q2-What Genre Is Businessman Movie?
A-Action Crime
Q3-Lead Cast of Businessman Movie?
A-Mahesh Babu
Q4- Rating Of Businessman Movie?
A-13+