Bommai Nayagi () is a 2023 Indian Tamil language-language social drama film written and directed by Shan in his directorial debut and produced by Pa. Ranjith under Neelam Production. The film had Yogi Babu in the lead role. The music was composed by Sundaramurthy K S, Cinematographyy handled by Athisayaraj R and edited by Selva R. K. This film received critical acclaim from critics and audiences.
Plot
Velu (
Yogi Babu) is a simple man whose entire world revolves around his family and the tea stall he works in. One day, when his entire family were having fun at the Bommai Nayagi Amman temple festival, his daughter (Bommai Nayagi) went home to bring her piggy bank and offered the money she 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
Production
The shooting of the film began in January 2021,
and wrapped on 24 November 2021.
started dubbing for his portions on 1 February 2022.
Soundtrack
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.
Release
Theatrical
The film was released theatrically on 3 February 2023.
Home media
The post theatrical streaming rights of the film is sold to ZEE5, while the satellite rights of the film is sold to
Zee Tamil.
Reception
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".
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