''Bommai Nayagi'' () is a 2023 Indian

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written and directed by Shan in his directorial debut and produced by

Pa. Ranjith Pa. Ranjith is an Indian film director and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He made his directorial debut with the 2012 romantic comedy ''Attakathi'', before earning unanimously positive reviews for his second film, the politi ...

under Neelam Production, the film being stars

Yogi Babu Yogi Babu (born 22 July 1985) is an Indian actor and comedian, who appears in Tamil films. A three time Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award winner, he performed in '' Aandavan Kattalai'' (2016), ''Kolamavu Kokila'' (2018) and '' Pariyerum Perumal'' (2 ...

in the lead role. The music was composed by Sundaramurthy K S, cinematography handled by Athisayaraj R and edited by Selva R. K. This film received critical acclaim from critics and audiences.

Plot

Velu, who works in a tea shop, fights for justice for his nine-year-old daughter, who has been subjected to sexual assault.

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 Think Music is an Indian music label headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu that specialises in South Indian film soundtracks. Overview Think Music India was started in 2007 and sold its first 46 titles including ''Vel'' (2007) and ''Paiyaa'' ...

. 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

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, while the satellite rights of the film is sold to

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Reception

Logesh Balachandran of ''

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'' 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".

References

External links

* {{Pa. Ranjith 2020s Tamil-language films 2023 drama films Films about father–daughter relationships Films about social issues in India Indian drama films