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Varsha Bharath’s Bad Girl Wins Positive Notices After September 5 Release

Reviewers highlight grounded portrayals of female friendship, personal agency, nuanced performances.

Overview

  • The Tamil coming-of-age drama stars Anjali Sivaraman as Ramya and marks Bharath’s feature debut.
  • The Indian Express rated the film three stars, praising the performances with Shanthipriya singled out.
  • India Today’s coverage underscored the film’s non-judgmental depiction of friendships that carry the protagonist through setbacks.
  • In a new interview, Bharath credited producer Vetrimaaran for backing a personal, non-formula approach and said the film initially faced certification denial.
  • The film opened in theaters on September 5 following controversy over its portrayal of a Brahmin girl, with current attention centered on its reception.