BP 180 Movie Review: A tense ride that loses its pulse midway

BP 180 Movie Review:

Directed by JP, BP 180 stars Tanya Ravichandran, Daniel Balaji, K Bhagyaraj, Aruldoss, Tamizh, Nayanaa Sai, Swetha Dorathy and Jack Arunachalam. Hearing the title, one might expect a medical crime thriller, but the real intention behind the name becomes clear only while watching — the makers claim the story is so tense that it can raise the audience’s blood pressure to 180! Does it really?

The first half definitely delivers that tension. But the second half becomes a bit of a low BP experience. The story revolves around a clash — not a direct one — between Daniel Balaji, who plays a notorious Chennai gangster, and Tanya Ravichandran, a government hospital doctor. That ego-triggered conflict gradually turns into a burning desire for revenge, forming the core of the narrative.

Usually, Tamil cinema gives its interval punch through a mass hero dialogue — but here, it’s the heroine who delivers a powerful mass line before the interval. That is quite refreshing, and Tanya executes it impressively.

As the villain, Daniel Balaji is fierce and intense, delivering outstanding performances in multiple scenes. BP 180 also stands as his final completed film, as he had finished dubbing before his passing. Supporting actors like Tamizh (Commissioner role), Bhagyaraj, and Aruldoss provide solid performances.

There are several well-executed scenes: The confrontation where the Commissioner summons Daniel Balaji and Aruldoss, Tanya’s interval challenge, The climax sequence. Director JP handles these with finesse. However, the second half loses some momentum.

The climax is unexpected and fits the film in theory — but it raises a nagging question: a villain who is hell-bent on revenge suddenly reforms in a single scene? That emotional shift doesn’t fully convince.

But cinema is cinema — sometimes you must leave logic, questions, and overthinking at home to enjoy it. For audiences who watch films with that mindset, BP 180 will work well.

Technical Aspects:

Music by Jibran enhances the tension and mood effectively. Cinematography by Ramalingam and editing by Ilayaraja Sekar keeps the film visually gripping. Director JP, who previously assisted filmmaker Mysskin, naturally carries the director's knack for handling interesting stories.

Still, some scenes feel out of place, like The driver is crying louder than Bhagyaraj in an emotional scene about his daughter; a Commissioner being murdered in a public area despite heavy responsibility. Tanya’s character, being a doctor, responds in the second half not with forced action-hero moments but with moves rooted in her profession — a smart decision.

Verdict:

Despite its flaws, BP 180 is a good attempt with solid performances, strong moments, and an engaging first half.