Deepavali Bonus is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Jeyabal .J.[1] The film stars Vikranth and Riythvika in lead roles. The film is produced by Deepak Kumar Tala of Sri Ankali Parameswari Productions, while the technical crew consists of music composer Maria Jerald, cinematographer Gautham Sethuram, and editor Parthiv Murugan.[2] Deepavali Bonus released in theatres on 25 October 2024.[3]
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| Directed by | Jeyabal .J |
| Written by | Jeyabal .J |
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| Cinematography | Gautham Sethuram |
| Edited by | Parthiv Murugan |
| Music by | Maria Jerald |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
editProduction
editWritten and directed by debutant director Jeyabal J, the film stars Vikranth and Riythvika[5] in the lead roles portraying the character of a couple named Ravi and Geetha respectively struggling to meet the expenses, as the festival of Diwali approaches.[4][6] The film is produced by Deepak Kumar Tala of Sri Ankali Parameswari Productions,[7] while the technical crew consists of music composer Maria Jerald, cinematographer Gautham Sethuram, editor Parthiv Murugan and art director Arun.[2][8]
Music
editThe soundtrack and background is composed by Maria Jerald.[9] The first single "Yenga Poniyo" was released on 25 October 2024.[10] The second single "Deepavali" was released on 26 October 2024.[11]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Muthazhagu" | Maha | Anthony Daasan | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Deepavali" | Maria Jerald | Santhosh Narayanan | 3:50 |
| 3. | "Yenga Poniyo" | Maria Jerald | Akshaya Ramanathan | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Vettaruva Kannukari" | Maria Jerald | Maria Jerald | 1:58 |
| Total length: | 12:25 | |||
Release
editDeepavali Bonus released in theatres on 25 October 2024.[3]
Reception
editThinkal Menon of The Times of India rated two point five out of five and stated that "With a simple plot and a handful of characters, the director achieves what he sets out to do to a good extent."[1]
Sreejith Mullappilly of Cinema Express rated three out of five and noted that "Jeyabal, however, shows plenty of restraint and slowly works his story into our hearts".[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Deepavali Bonus Movie Review : A fairly entertaining that lacks solid filmmaking". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ a b Kumar, Akshay (2024-10-22). "Trailer of Vikranth-Riythvika starrer Deepavali Bonus out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ a b B, Jayabhuvaneshwari. "What to Watch This Week in Theatres: Venom: The Last Dance, Pani, Pottel and more". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ a b "கவனம் ஈர்க்கும் விக்ராந்த் நடிக்கும் தீபாவளி போனஸ் படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லர்!". TimesNowTamil (in Tamil). 2024-10-23. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ subhashini (2024-10-25). "படத்துல என்ன எந்த விதத்துல பாத்தீங்க - பத்திரிகையாளர் கேள்வியால் கடுப்பான ரித்விகா". Tamil Behind Talkies (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "கவனம் ஈர்க்கும் விக்ராந்த் நடிக்கும் தீபாவளி போனஸ் படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லர்!". TimesNowTamil (in Tamil). 2024-10-23. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ a b Mullappilly, Sreejith (2024-10-26). "Deepavali Bonus Movie Review: A heartwarming tale of a family's plight amid Diwali". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ ""நீங்க எந்த விதத்துல பாத்தீங்க" - கடுப்பான ரித்விக்கா". nakkheeran. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ richa. "Deepavali Bonus REVIEW: HIT or FLOP? Is Vikranth, Riythvika's drama worth watching?". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (2024-10-25). "'Yenga Poniyo' lyrical video from Deepavali Bonus out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (2024-10-26). "'Deepavali' lyrical video from Deepavali Bonus out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-10-27.