Bongu (film) explained

Bongu
Director:Taj
Producer:Raghukumar
Rajarathnam
Sritharan
Starring:Natarajan Subramaniam
Ruhi Singh
Music:Srikanth Deva
Cinematography:Mahesh Muthuswami
Editing:Gopi Krishna
Studio:RT Infinity Deal Entertainment
Distributor:KR Films
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Bongu is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language heist film written and directed by Taj. The film stars Natarajan Subramaniam and Ruhi Singh, while Pooja Bisht plays a pivotal supporting role. Production for the film began in late 2015.

Cast

Production

New director Tej began working on Bongu during the middle of 2015 and stated the road movie would be shot with the backdrops of Dindigal, Madurai, Chennai, and Mumbai. The film was stated to have been based on supercars and would feature several luxury cars.[2] [3] Natarajan Subramaniam was announced to play the lead role in the film during October 2015, with Raai Laxmi and Pooja Bisht also revealed to be a part of the cast.[4] Raai Laxmi suffered an injury during November 2015 and subsequently had to opt-out of the project, with Ruhi Singh replacing her in the lead role.[5] [6]

Soundtrack

The music composed by Srikanth Deva.[7]

No. Song Singers Lyrics
1 "Ambu Villada" M. L. R. Karthikeyan, Bizmac, Hemambika
2 "Sollava" Gowri Lakshmi, Fritz Manuel
3 "Thangame" Ranina Reddy, Nincy Vincent, Bizmac Madhan Karky
4 "Vaanam" Aalap Raju, Timmy, Nincy Vincent Thamarai
5 "Vella Kuthira" Chinmayi, Jagadeesh Kabilan

Reception

Chennai Vision wrote, "Had only the director focused on avoiding unwanted elements and adding more pace to the proceedings, Bongu could have easily emerged yet another Sathuranga Vettai".[8] Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion called it "A Phenomenally Dull Caper Movie" in his review.[9] The Hindu wrote, "The writing, for the most part, is pedestrian and the actors rarely light up a scene. Bongu is barely watchable."[10] Indian Express wrote, "The film has tried to ride on the wave of Sathuranga Vettai's success, and to those who expect Bongu to be similar, please read the film's title once again".[11] Times of India wrote "To sum up, Bongu is a harmless entertainer with a few engaging moments. A tightly-packed screenplay could have made it a much more interesting watch".[12] Deccan Chronicle wrote "Bongu is entertaining, but the lack of jaw-dropping displays and careful craftsmanship makes it enjoyable only in parts".[13]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sumann shakes a leg for a song in Natty's Bongu. The Times of India. 16 January 2017. 21 May 2020. 7 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190407201431/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Sumann-shakes-a-leg-for-a-song-in-Nattys-Bongu/articleshow/52433451.cms. live.
  2. Web site: Fast and Furious in Bongu!. The New Indian Express. 21 May 2020. 21 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161021084900/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2015/dec/01/Fast-and-Furious-in-Bongu-850625.html. live.
  3. Web site: Straight from 'Puli' to 'Bongu' - Tamil News. 19 October 2015. IndiaGlitz.com. 21 May 2020. 10 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180710194732/https://www.indiaglitz.com/natty-natraj-new-movie-as-hero-titled-bongu-tamil-news-144974.html. live.
  4. Web site: Raai Lakshmi accepts road trip with Natraj - Tamil News. 24 October 2015. IndiaGlitz.com. 21 May 2020. 7 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407064231/https://www.indiaglitz.com/raai-lakshmi-plays-heroine-in-natty-natraj-new-movie-bongu-tamil-news-145312.html. live.
  5. Web site: Raai Lakshmi's injury brings hot 'Calendar Girls' actress to Kollywood - Tamil News. 23 November 2015. IndiaGlitz.com. 21 May 2020. 28 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151128044327/http://www.indiaglitz.com/hot-actress-ruhi-singh-debuts-in-tamil-film-bongu-with-natty-natraj-tamil-news-147385.html. live.
  6. Web site: News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates. News18. 20 January 2016. 11 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231111064320/https://www.news18.com/. live.
  7. Web site: Bongu Songs. 24 August 2016. 2019-04-26. saavn. 26 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190426142409/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/bongu/YdvmLgZ5jag_. live.
  8. News: Bongu Tamil Movie Review - Chennai Vision. 2017-06-06. Chennai Vision. 2017-06-06. en-US. 5 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170905143421/https://chennaivision.com/tamil-movies/bongu-tamil-movie-review/. live.
  9. Web site: Bongu is a phenomenally dull caper movie.. 1 June 2017. 2 September 2023. 20 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230320101616/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/bongu-movie-review. live.
  10. News: 'Bongu' review: Put the brakes on. Udhav. Naig. The Hindu. 2 June 2017. www.thehindu.com. 24 February 2020. 24 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200224132701/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bongu-review-put-the-brakes-on/article18708317.ece. live.
  11. Web site: Bongu review: A heist film that fails to steal us. The New Indian Express. 24 February 2020. 24 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200224132657/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jun/02/bongu-review-a-heist-film-that-fails-to-steal-us-1612085.html. live.
  12. News: Bongu Movie Review : Critic Review of Bongu by Times of India. The Times of India .
  13. Web site: Bongu movie review: Entertaining but lacks jaw-dropping displays. Anupama. Subramanian. 3 June 2017. Deccan Chronicle. 24 February 2020. 24 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200224132657/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/030617/bongu-movie-review-entertaining-but-lacks-jaw-dropping-displays.html. live.

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