The film serves as a spin-off to the 2014 movie The Xposé and is the second installment in what has been termed "The Xposé Universe."
The film is a direct spin-off of the 2014 hit The Xposé , where Himesh Reshammiya first introduced the character of , a role inspired by the legendary swag of 1960s and 70s superstars. While the original film was a murder mystery set in the glamorous film industry of the 60s, Badass Ravikumar shifts the timeline to the 1980s , amping up the violence, style, and absurdity. Badass.Ravikumar.2025.Hindi.HDRip.x264.mkv
: The film offers a nostalgic throwback to 80s action tropes. The Negatives : Movie Review: Badass (2025) - A Thrilling Ride
While Reshammiya anchors the film with his signature "larger-than-life" performance, the movie features an ensemble of veteran actors and fresh faces: The Negatives : While Reshammiya anchors the film