Bommai Nayagi (transl. Doll heroine) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language social drama film written and directed by Shan in his directorial debut and produced by Pa. Ranjith under Neelam Production, the film being stars Yogi Babu in the lead role. The music was composed by Sundaramurthy K S, cinematography handled by Athisayaraj R and edited by Selva R. K. This film received critical acclaim from critics and audiences.
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| Directed by | Shan |
| Written by | Shan |
| Produced by | Pa. Ranjith |
| Starring | Yogi Babu Harikrishnan Anbudurai G. M. Kumar Subatra Robert Srimathi |
| Cinematography | Athisayaraj R |
| Edited by | Selva R. K. |
| Music by | Sundaramurthy K S |
Production companies | Neelam Productions Yaazhi Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editVelu (Yogi Babu) is a simple man whose entire world revolves around his family and the tea stall he works in. One day while his entire family is having a fun time at the Bommai Nayagi Amman temple festival, his daughter (Bommai Nayagi) goes home to bring her piggy bank and offers the money she's saved to the deity. But a couple of drunkards abuse her on the way back, leaving her unconscious. The rest of the film deals with Velu's fight to bring justice to Bommai Nayagi.
Cast
edit- Yogi Babu as Velu
- Harikrishnan Anbudurai as Jeeva
- Subatra Robert as Kayalvizhi, Bommai Nayagi's mother
- Srimathi as Bommai Nayagi
- G. M. Kumar as Velu's father
- Aruldoss as Senthil
- Lizzie Antony
- S. S. Stanley
- Jayachandran
- Rockstar Ramani Ammal
- Sumaiya
- Ishmath banu
- Dhamu
- Indrajith
- Jayavel
Production
editThe shooting of the film began in January 2021,[1][2] and wrapped on 24 November 2021.[3] Yogi Babu started dubbing for his portions on 1 February 2022.[4][5]
Soundtrack
edit| Bommai Nayagi | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Sundaramurthy K. S. | ||||
| Released | 6 January 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 21:11 | |||
| Label | Think Music | |||
| Producer | Neelam Productions | |||
| Sundaramurthy K. S. chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Bommai Nayagi | ||||
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The soundtrack album is composed by Sundaramurthy K S, the audio rights were purchased by Think Music. The first single titled "Adiye Raasaathi" was released on 6 January 2023 and it is a melody number. The song written by Kabilan, composed by Sundaramurthy K S and sung by Sathyaprakash.[6][7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Adiye Raasaathi" | Kabilan | D. Sathyaprakash | 04:51 |
| 2. | "Kadar Kara Kaathu" | Sithan Jayamoorthy & Shan | Rockstar Ramani Ammal | 03:27 |
| 3. | "Bommai Nayagi" | Ilaya Kamban | Sithan Jayamoorthy | 04:34 |
| 4. | "Vaanam Thaiyaga" | Kabilan | Haricharan | 05:24 |
| 5. | "Saga Uyire" | Arivu | Srimathi, Srisakthi & Shan | 02:55 |
| Total length: | 21:11 | |||
Release
editTheatrical
editThe film was released theatrically on 3 February 2023.[8]
Home media
editThe post theatrical streaming rights of the film is sold to ZEE5, while the satellite rights of the film is sold to Zee Tamil.[9]
Reception
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Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India wrote, "Bommai Nayagi is yet again an effective social drama that addresses a sensitive issue in the most sensible way. It has a drama that affects us deeply. Worth a watch".[10]
References
edit- ^ "Yogi Babu's Bommai Nayagi shoot begins". The Times of India. 22 January 2021. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ Balachandran, Logesh (23 January 2021). "Yogi Babu and Pa Ranjith's film Bommai Nayagi goes on floors. See first look poster". India Today. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Yogi Babu's Bommai Nayagi shooting wrapped up". The Times of India. 24 November 2021. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ "Bommai Nayagi dubbing update". The Times of India. 1 February 2022. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ ""இப்படியொரு யோகிபாபுவை நீங்கள் பார்த்திருக்கவே மாட்டீர்கள்!"". Cinema Vikatan (in Tamil). 28 July 2022. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Bommai Nayagi first single update is out". Cinema Express. 5 January 2023. Archived from the original on 8 January 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ "Adiye Raasaathi Video Song | Bommai Nayagi | Yogi Babu, Subatra, Srimathi | Shan | Sundaramurthy KS". Think Music India. 6 January 2023. Archived from the original on 8 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Here's when Yogi Babu's Bommai Nayagi will hit the screens". Cinema Express. 4 January 2023. Archived from the original on 5 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "Bommai Nayagi First Review, Censor Are Here". Moviecrow. 31 January 2023. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ Balachandran, Logesh. "Bommai Nayagi Movie Review : Yogi Babu's shines in this deeply-affecting drama on justice and the judicial system". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.