Bakasura Restaurant [2025] Movie Review A Quirky Supernatural Comedy with Mixed Results.

Bakasura Restaurant arrives as a fresh attempt at blending supernatural themes with humor on the Telugu screen, led by comedians Praveen and Harsha Chemudu (Viva Harsha). Debutant director SJ Shiva promises a new-age “hunger comedy entertainer” that explores food obsession, friendship, and ghostly mischief.

Plot Overview

Paramesh (Praveen), an unhappy software employee, dreams of opening his own restaurant with the support of four idiosyncratic friends in Hyderabad. Pressured by career setbacks, they attempt to make quick money by shooting ghost-hunting YouTube videos. During one such shoot, the gang discovers a Tantra Sastra book and, while performing rituals for good luck, accidentally awakens a gluttonous spirit. What follows is a wild ride as the group contends with supernatural chaos—uncertain if the ghost is a menace or an unlikely ally. The film unravels their journey to deal with the haunting and reach their entrepreneurial dreams.

Performances

Praveen steps into his first full-fledged leading role, marrying his trademark comic timing with unexpectedly genuine emotional moments. Harsha Chemudu shines as the “food-loving ghost,” providing comic relief and a little pathos. The supporting cast—including Garuda Ram, Krishna Bhagavan, Shining Phani, Srikant Iyengar, and others—offer spirited performances, even if their material sometimes feels underdeveloped.

Direction, Technical Aspects, and Music

Director SJ Shiva succeeds in introducing a unique genre with “Bakasura Restaurant" by fusing light horror with family-friendly comedy. However, the screenplay loses steam in the second half due to predictable flashbacks and a meandering climax. The premise of intertwining food, friendship, and a supernatural twist keeps the first half lively, but pacing issues and repetitive gags dilute its impact as the story progresses.

Bala Saraswathi’s cinematography captures Hyderabad’s ambiance effectively, while Vikas Badisa’s soundtrack fits the light-hearted and quirky tone but lacks memorable standout tracks. Editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh could have offered more crispness, with several stretched scenes weighing down the latter parts.

Highlights

• Praveen’s comic and sincere performance

• Fun camaraderie among the lead group

• Entertaining first half with some creative “haunted restaurant” sequences

• Family-friendly comedic tone

Room for Improvement

• Pacing falters badly in the second half

• Overstretched flashbacks and predictable climax

• Some punchlines and visual gags feel dated

• Horror elements never build genuine suspense

My Rating
Bakasura Restaurant — Site Rating: 2.5/5

Verdict

Bakasura Restaurant delivers laughs and family-friendly moments in the first half but struggles to balance its many tones as the film progresses. Innovative in concept but uneven in execution, it’s a harmless outing for fans of Telugu comedy and the movie’s lead comedians, though it falls short of being a must-watch. Suitable for a light weekend viewing if you want simple fun—otherwise, you may not regret skipping it.

Disclosure

This review is based on information and critical responses from Times of India, 123Telugu, CineJosh, and other credible film sources for 2025 releases. No endorsement or affiliation is implied.