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Bongu(2017)

4.7/10
Tamil125 mins

Bongu is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language heist film written and directed by Taj. It stars Natty Subramaniam, Ruhi Singh, and Arjunan Nandakumar. The story follows three former car salesmen who lose their jobs after a luxury car is stolen from their showroom. They plan a series of car thefts to take revenge on the wealthy businessman who ruined their lives. The film combines elements of thriller, drama, and friendship. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its honest storytelling and strong performances. Bongu was released in theaters in 2017 and later became available on streaming platforms.

Director:Taj
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

Bongu is streaming on Airtel Xstream Play and YouTube (Vasanth TV).

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube (Vasanth TV)
Theatrical Release
2 June 2017
Director
Taj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

Three car salesmen lose their jobs when a rich man's car is stolen from their showroom. Blamed unfairly, they decide to steal the man's luxury cars as revenge. They must outsmart his security, a ruthless detective, and a traitor among them to pull off the heist.

When life cheats you, cheat back

Film Details

4.7Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date2 June 2017

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Bongu 2' as a spiritual sequel to the 2014 film 'Bongu', though the stories are not directly connected.
  • Director Taj also played the lead role, continuing his trend of acting in his own directorial projects.
  • The movie's plot of tech-savvy thieves was seen as an attempt to tap into the heist genre trend in Tamil cinema at the time.
  • It featured a cameo by popular comedian and actor Singamuthu in a supporting role.
  • The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Achu Rajamani, marking one of his early film projects.
  • Despite its crime drama premise, the film heavily incorporated romantic subplots, which was a point of discussion among reviewers.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical run and quickly moved to television and digital platforms.

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