Directed by Suresh Krissna, Bheema was a much-anticipated film in 2001. The movie's script was written by M. Ratnam, and it was produced by D. Ramanaidu under the banner of Suresh Productions. Ravi Teja, who was already a well-known face in the Telugu film industry, was cast as the lead protagonist, alongside actresses such as Arjun's sister, Nisha, and Kota Srinivasan.

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