| Directed by | Radha Mohan |
|---|---|
| Written by | M. R. Pon Parthiban |
| Screenplay by | Radha Mohan |
| Starring | S. J. Suryah Priya Bhavani Shankar Chandini Tamilarasan |
| Cinematography | Richard M. Nathan |
| Edited by | Anthony |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Production company | Angel Studios |
Gist of the Story
The story of Bommai is about a man who has a troubled history and how his mental health issues cause him to fall in love with a doll.
Detailed Plot
Raju alias Rajakumaran (SJ Suryah) is the focus of the plot of Bommai. He has a difficult upbringing and his only solace is his neighbor Nandini (Priya Bhavani Shankar). When Nandini vanishes at a local fair, Raju’s reality returns to bleak and depressing. As time passes, Raju matures into a man and develops his love and yearning for Nandini. He accidentally notices a mannequin with a mark on its face and develops an emotional bond with it. At one point, he starts interacting with the mannequin as though it were his long-lost girlfriend Nandini. Due to these conditions, Raju has traveled to his hometown to attend a family event. When he comes back, he discovers that the owner has given the store the mannequin he likes. He starts frantically looking everywhere for the mannequin. His irritation becomes to wrath when he can’t find it, and he kills the store owner as a result. Bommai is centered around what transpires after that.
Artistes’ Performances
SJ Suryah gives a very genuine and compelling performance, especially towards the climax. He and Priya, who portrays themselves well onscreen, carry the entire movie on their shoulders. As the mannequin that comes to life, Priya Bhavani Shankar is excellent. She is particularly powerful when she turns dark and makes the hero do some horrific things. The remainder of the cast is not given much attention throughout the movie.
Direction / Technical Side
Contrary to numerous of Radhamohan’s earlier films, which are known for being thought-provoking and entertaining entertainment, Bommai’s plot is extremely manufactured and unrelatable. The plot and setup of this movie first intrigue us and give us the impression that we are in for something new. The central concept has a lot of potential for interesting side stories to develop around it. But Radha Mohan chooses to focus on the relationship between the main character and the doll rather than truly exploring the problems most of the time. Aside from a few sequences in which S.J. Suryah acts erratically, the gravity of the issue is never conveyed in the movie. Not helping matters are the tone changes. Comedy, or more accurately efforts at comedy, never quite gel. Also unconvincing is the thriller angle. The background soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja is effective in spots, while Richard M. Nathan’s visuals are delightful to see.
Verdict; There is a lot of opportunity for engaging subsidiary tales to grow out of the main premise. Instead of thoroughly examining the issues, Radha Mohan typically opts to concentrate on the main character’s bond with the doll making it a tedious watch. Overall; A Wasted Opportunity!