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Bommai(2023)

7.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Bommai (2023) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Radha Mohan. Starring Chandhini Tamilarasan, Priya Bhavani Shankar and S. J. Surya. With an audience rating of 7.5/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, Bommai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Director:Radha Mohan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
16 June 2023
Director
Radha Mohan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A painter working in a mannequin factory becomes obsessed with a mannequin that looks like his lost love. He starts to believe it is real. His fantasy is shattered when the factory owner ships the mannequin to a retail store.

A painter's fantasy love becomes a dangerous obsession.

Film Details

7.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 June 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bommai' means 'doll' in Tamil, directly referencing the central mannequin.
  • Director Radha Mohan is known for light-hearted films, making this psychological thriller a genre shift.
  • Actor S. J. Suryah, who plays Raj Kumar, reportedly studied painters' mannerisms for his role.
  • The mannequin was custom-made by a Chennai-based artist to have a lifelike yet eerie appearance.
  • Parts of the film were shot in a real mannequin factory in Chennai to add authenticity.
  • The story explores the psychological concept of 'Pygmalion syndrome', where one falls in love with a created object.
  • Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja's soundtrack uses minimal instruments to enhance the film's unsettling mood.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Bommai

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