Bhooloham(2015)
Bhooloham is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language sports action film directed by N. Kalyanakrishnan. The film stars Jayam Ravi as the title character, a boxer seeking revenge, alongside Trisha, Prakash Raj, and Australian wrestler Nathan Jones. Set in North Madras, the story follows two rival boxing factions and a media executive who exploits their conflict for profit. The film explores themes of vengeance, guilt, and redemption through its boxing matches. Critics gave mixed reviews, praising the action sequences but noting the predictable plot. The film was released on 24 December 2015 after several years in production and post-production delays.
Bhooloham is streaming on Zee Tamil since 24 February 2016.
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- Streaming on
- Zee Tamil
- OTT Release Date
- 24 February 2016
- Theatrical Release
- 24 December 2015
- Director
- Kalyanakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A young boxer from North Madras wants to avenge his father's suicide by killing his rival in the ring. But after putting his opponent in a coma, he is consumed by guilt. A greedy TV CEO forces him back into boxing for a deadly match against a psychotic American fighter. He must choose between revenge and redemption.
“Every punch has a price.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhooloham
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Trisha Krishnan (15 films together), Jayam Ravi & Prakash Raj (7 films together), Jayam Ravi & Trisha Krishnan (4 films together), Prakash Raj & Srikanth Deva (4 films together), Jayam Ravi & Ponvannan (3 films together), and Prakash Raj & Narayan (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2014 Malayalam movie 'Bhooloham', which itself was inspired by the 2011 Japanese film 'Moteki'.
- Actor Jayam Ravi performed most of his boxing stunts himself after undergoing intense physical training for the role.
- The movie's climax fight was shot in a specially constructed ring at a studio to allow for complex camera angles and choreography.
- Director N. Kalyanakrishnan initially considered a different lead actor but chose Jayam Ravi for his athletic background and dedication.
- The film's soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja includes a song that samples a famous Tamil folk rhythm, blending traditional and modern styles.
- Despite being an action film, it underperformed at the box office, leading to limited theatrical screenings outside Tamil Nadu.
- A subplot involving the TV channel's unethical practices was inspired by real-life controversies in Indian television during that period.
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