Bougainvillea (film)
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| Bougainvillea | |
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| Directed by | Amal Neerad |
| Written by | Lajo Jose Amal Neerad |
| Based on | Ruthinte Lokam by Lajo Jose |
| Produced by | Jyothirmayi Kunchacko Boban |
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| Cinematography | Anend C. Chandran |
| Edited by | Vivek Harshan |
| Music by | Sushin Shyam |
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| Distributed by | A & A Release |
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Running time | 144 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹20 Crore [2] |
Bougainvillea is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language psychological crime thriller film directed by Amal Neerad, who co-wrote the script with Lajo Jose. It is jointly produced by Amal Neerad Productions and Udaya Pictures.[3] The film stars Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, alongside Sharaf U Dheen, Veena Nandakumar and Srinda. It was inspired by Jose's novel Ruthinte Lokam (2019) and marks Jyothirmayi's comeback to cinema after an 11-year hiatus.[4][5][6]
Bougainvillea was released worldwide on 17 October 2024 in theatres.
Plot
Royce and Reethu, a happily married couple with two children, find their lives shattered after a devastating accident leaves Reethu with amnesia. As they struggle to rebuild their lives, Reethu becomes embroiled in a mysterious investigation led by ACP David Koshy, who is looking into the unexplained disappearances of tourists in Kerala. With Reethu as the prime suspect, Royce must navigate a web of suspicion and uncover the truth, all while helping his wife reclaim her lost memories. This gripping tale, inspired by the novel "Ruthinte Lokham," explores themes of love, trust, and the quest for identity amid chaos.
Cast
- Jyothirmayi as Reethu / Esther Emmanuel
- Kunchacko Boban as Dr. Royce Thomas
- Fahadh Faasil as ACP David Koshy IPS
- Sharaf U Dheen as Biju
- Veena Nandakumar as Meera Yasodhara, criminologist
- Srinda as Rema, Biju's wife
- Jinu Joseph as Dr. Manu Philip
- Nisthar Sait as Devassy
- Shobi Thilakan as CI Suresh Rajan
- Vijilesh Karayad as Art gallery Manager
- Athira Patel as Chhaya Karthikeyan
- Varsha Ramesh
- Geethi Sangeetha
Production
Principal photography commenced in September 2023 and went on till April 2024 in secrecy. The music is composed by Sushin Shyam, with cinematography handled by Anend C. Chandran and editing done by Vivek Harshan.
Initially, it is reported to be an adaptation of the 2019 novel Ruthinte Lokam[7] written by Lajo Jose. But Lajo has denied it in a social media interaction and he confirmed that it is an entirely new story.[8]
Reception
Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express rated 2.5 out of 5 and stated: "we have seen many celebrated filmmakers becoming victims of their own formulas. Though not yet there, it would only help if Amal opts for fresher treatments rather than rehashing his own templates".[9] S. R. Praveen of The Hindu said that "Bougainvillea ends up as an unsatisfying psychological thriller, carrying much of the imperfections of the original story [Ruthinte Lokam]". He also criticized the casting of Faasil and Sharaf U Dheen, they did not have much to play in it.[10]
Controversy
A formal complaint has been filed against a promo song from the film, titled "Sthuthi". The complaint, submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification by Tony Chittilappilly, Secretary of the Syro-Malabar Sabha Almaya, claims the song distorts Christian beliefs and is offensive to the community.[11]
References
- ^ "Bougainvillea". Book My Show. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Bougainvillaea Movie". Koi Moi. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|Gross=ignored (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Amal Neerad's next titled Bougainvillea; first-look poster featuring Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban exudes a sense of dread". The Indian Express. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "ഇടവേളയ്ക്കു ശേഷം മാസ് ലുക്കിൽ ജ്യോതിർമയി: അമൽ നീരദിന്റെ ബോഗയ്ൻവില്ല വരുന്നു". Manorama Online. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "Amal Neerad's Multi-starrer titled Bougainvillea; Check Out First Look posters of Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban". Times Now. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "Blood-red hues and high drama: Amal Neerad's 'Bougainvillea' first look revealed". Onmanorama. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "'Bougainvillea': Amal Neerad's next with Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, and Jyothirmayi gets an intriguing title". Times of India. 9 June 2024. Archived from the original on 9 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "Amal Neerad's next titled Bougainvillea". Cinema Express. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (18 October 2024). "'Bougainvillea' movie review: Jyothirmayi, familiarity stands out in this middling film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (17 October 2024). "'Bougainvillea' movie review: An unsatisfying psychological thriller". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Bougainvillea: 'Sthuthi' under fire from Church". The Times of India. 30 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 October 2024.