Biskoth Explained

Biskoth
Director:R. Kannan
Based On:Bedtime Stories
Producer:R. Kannan
Starring:Santhanam
Cinematography:N. Shanmuga Sundaram
Editing:R. K. Selva
Music:Radhan
Studio:Masala Pix
M.K.R.P. Productions
Distributor:Trident Arts
Runtime:104 minutes
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Biskoth is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language parody film based on the American comedy titled Bedtime Stories. Biskoth is written, produced and directed by R. Kannan,[1] under the banner Masala Pix. The film stars Santhanam in a quadruple role alongside, Tara Alisha while Sowcar Janaki, Anandaraj, Motta Rajendran and Aadukalam Naren play supporting roles.[2] The music for the film was composed by Radhan,[3] while the cinematography and editing were handled by Shanmuga Sundaram and RK Selva, respectively. The plot was heavily inspired on 2008 American fantasy comedy film Bedtime Stories.

The film was released in theatres in India on 14 November 2020, The film received mixed reviews, who appreciated the performance of Santhanam, and the humor, but were criticized for the narration and Kannan's direction and screenplay.

Synopsis

Raja is the son of a small-time biscuit maker, Dharmarajan. Dharmarajan has a big-time dream to turn his business into a huge brand and make his son, Raja, the head of the company. Unfortunately, Dharmarajan passes away, leaving his friend Narasimhan to take over the reins of the business.

Later, Raja becomes a worker for the same company and becomes close to the new occupant, Janaki, in a nursing home. She has a habit of narrating stories. Raja realizes that the myths that she tells him are coming true in his real life. What happens to Raja's dream and how her tales affected his life form the rest of the story.

Production

Principal photography of the film started in September 2019 coinciding special occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.[4] The film was shot in Chennai and Hyderabad. The post production of the film was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic and resumed after government announcement on 11 May 2020.[5]

Soundtrack

This music is composed by Radhan and released by Think Music India.

Biskoth
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Radhan
Released:2020
Venue:Chennai
Studio:Masala Pix
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:14:25
Language:Tamil
Label:Think Music India
Producer:Radhan
Prev Title:Varmaa
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Jathi Ratnalu
Next Year:2021

Release

As per the government guidelines during the Pandemic COVID-19 situation, on 14 November 2020, the film got released in the theatres. It was the first Tamil movie which was added in cinemas after long Pandemic COVID-19 in the country. After two weeks in cinemas, Biskoth movie was released on over the top (OTT) platforms. On Simply South app, it was released on 26 November 2020 while on ZEE Plex it was launched on 1st week in December 2020.[6] [7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Santhanam's Biskoth Trailer: A fun-filled ride through centuries. 2020-08-19. The Times of India. en. 8 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221208182900/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanams-biskoth-trailer-a-fun-filled-ride-through-centuries/articleshow/77330366.cms. live.
  2. Web site: 2020-08-04. Biskoth trailer: Santhanam returns to Lollu Sabha. 2020-08-19. The Indian Express. en. 31 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831230932/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/biskoth-trailer-santhanam-returns-to-lollu-sabha-6537425/. live.
  3. Web site: Santhanam-R Kannan film titled Biskoth. 2020-08-19. Cinema Express. 6 February 2020 . 23 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123220322/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/feb/06/santhanam-r-kannan-film-titled-biskoth-16919.html. live.
  4. News: Sowcar Janaki in Santhanam's next with Kannan. 2020-08-19. The Times of India. en. 1 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210301041647/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sowcar-janaki-in-santhanams-next-with-kannan/articleshow/71682908.cms. live.
  5. News: Post-production work on Santhanam's 'Biskoth' currently underway, director R Kannan announces. 2020-08-19. The Times of India. en. 18 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518233733/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/post-production-work-on-santhanams-biskoth-currently-underway-director-r-kannan-announces/articleshow/75777687.cms. live.
  6. Web site: Biskoth enters into OTT Platform - Here is the release date!. 2021-01-14. www.moviecrow.com. 25 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125231758/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27253/biskoth-enters-into-ott-platform. live.
  7. Web site: Tamil film 'Biskoth' to release on Zee Plex after two weeks of theatrical release. 2021-01-14. Tamil film ‘Biskoth’ to release on Zee Plex after two weeks of theatrical release. en-US. 20 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120161406/https://www.letsott.com/tamil-film-biskoth-to-release-on-zee-plex-after-two-weeks-of-theatrical-release/. live.