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Hansal Mehta Praises 'Bison' as 'Absolute Banger,' Notes Stereotypical Hindi Characters
A famous filmmaker named Hansal Mehta watched a new Tamil movie called 'Bison'.
He thought it was a really great movie, like a winner!
It's a sports story about a kabaddi player who fights against unfairness.
Hansal loved how well the actors did, especially the main actor, Dhruv Vikram.
He also liked the exciting kabaddi games and the music.
The only small problem he found was that the characters who spoke Hindi in the movie were shown in a way that felt like a stereotype.
He even offered to help make it better next time.
But overall, he thinks everyone should go see it on the big screen!
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta reviewed the Tamil sports drama 'Bison' directed by Mari Selvaraj.
Mehta described the film as an 'absolute banger' and a 'winner,' praising its handling of themes like caste, identity, and violence.
He lauded the performances, particularly that of lead actor Dhruv Vikram, and the well-choreographed kabaddi sequences.
Mehta's sole criticism was the stereotypical portrayal of Hindi characters and their language in the film.
The film 'Bison' focuses on the life of a kabaddi player overcoming caste discrimination.
- Who
- Filmmaker Hansal Mehta
- What
- Reviewed the Tamil sports drama 'Bison', calling it an 'absolute banger' and a 'winner', but noted a minor issue with stereotypical portrayal of Hindi characters.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu (implied by film's origin and genre)
- When
- October 31, 2025
- Why
- To share his positive review and observations on the film 'Bison'.
Key facts
- Film Title
- Bison
- Director
- Mari Selvaraj
- Lead Actor
- Dhruv Vikram
- Release Date
- October 17, 2025
- Genre
- Sports Drama
- Reviewer
- Hansal Mehta
Quotes
Hansal Mehta
Filmmaker
“My only grouse: the stereotypical Hindi characters and their language. Next time, I volunteer to help! Kudos to Applause Entertainment, Sameer Nair, Pa Ranjith, Mari Selvaraj and the entire team for creating this superlative experience. Bison is a film made for the big screen – a spectacle that encapsulates a people, a time and a socio-economic reality without ever feeling effortful or preachy. Bison is a winner. Go watch it.”
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“It juxtaposes symbolism, melodrama and artistic flair with immense honesty and angst. The violence is graphic but never gratuitous. It is always organic to the emotion of that moment. The music is evocative, energetic and profoundly emotive. The local kabaddi sequences and their use of music are BRILLIANT. The film is sharply edited, building tension, drama and emotional engagement with bold narrative audacity.”
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