Coffee Bloom(2015)
Coffee Bloom is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama directed by debutant Manu Warrier. The film stars Arjun Mathur as Dev, a self-proclaimed wise man who has given up on life after a failed relationship. Sugandha Garg plays Anika, his former girlfriend, and Mohan Kapoor plays Srinivas, the new owner of the family coffee estate. The story follows Dev's return to his family's coffee plantation in Coorg after his mother's death. There, he confronts the guilt of selling the land and the pain of lost love. The film was noted for its quiet, philosophical tone and strong central performance by Mathur. It premiered at the Mumbai Film Festival and received mixed to positive reviews. The runtime is 90 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Prime Video (Eros Now Channel), Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 6 March 2015
- Director
- Manu Warrier
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Dev is a broken man hiding behind fake wisdom. When his mother dies, he must return to the coffee plantation he sold years ago. There, he meets his ex-girlfriend Anika, now married to the new owner. Dev must face his guilt and decide whether to keep running or finally grow up.
“Sometimes you must get lost to find yourself.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot on a real coffee plantation in Coorg, Karnataka, known as the 'Scotland of India'.
- Director Manu Warrier made his feature film debut with this movie after working in advertising.
- Lead actor Arjun Mathur prepared for his role by spending time with coffee planters to understand their daily life.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Alokananda Dasgupta, daughter of renowned composer Bappi Lahiri.
- It premiered at the 2014 Mumbai Film Festival before its theatrical release in 2015.
- The story uses the coffee plantation's growth cycle as a metaphor for the protagonist's personal journey.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a very limited theatrical release in India.