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{{Short description|2021 film by Sathish Selvakumar}}
{{for|the 2021 Telugu film|Most Eligible Bachelor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2021}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Bachelor
| image = Bachelor 2021 film.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| writer = Sathish Selvakumar
| director = Sathish Selvakumar
| producer = G. Dillibabu
| starring = {{ubl|[[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]|[[Divyabharathi]]}}
| music = {{ubl|[[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]|[[Dhibu Ninan Thomas]]|[[Siddhu Kumar]]|A. H. Kaashif}}
| cinematography = [[Theni Eswar]]
| editing = San Lokesh
| studio = Axess Film Factory
| distributor = {{ubl|Sakthi Film Factory|[[SonyLIV]]}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| runtime = 176 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Certificate detail |url=https://www.ecinepramaan.gov.in/cbfc/?a=Certificate_Detail&i=100030292100001855 |website=[[Central Board of Film Certification]]}}</ref>
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|12|03|India}}
}}

'''''Bachelor''''' is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language adult romantic courtroom drama film written and directed by debutant Sathish Selvakumar and produced by G. Dillibabu under the banner of Axess Film Factory. The film stars [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] and debutante [[Divyabharathi]].

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for G. V. Prakash's and Divyabharathi's performances, the lead pair's chemistry, sound design, and music, but criticism for its lengthy duration (176 minutes) and the screenplay in the latter half. Despite the criticism, the film was successful at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 December 2021 |title=GV Prakash and Divyabharathi overjoyed with the success of Bachelor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-and-divyabharathi-over-the-success-of-bachelor/articleshow/88343550.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

It was released on 3 December 2021.<ref name="rd:toi">{{Cite web |date=15 November 2021 |title=GV Prakash Kumar and Divyabharathi's Bachelor to release on December 3 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-kumar-and-divyabharathis-bachelor-to-release-on-december-3/articleshow/87720286.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128095900/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-kumar-and-divyabharathis-bachelor-to-release-on-december-3/articleshow/87720286.cms |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=28 November 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

==Plot==
A reckless and narcissistic 24-year-old man, nicknamed Darling, relocates from his rural home on the outskirts of [[Coimbatore]] to [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]] in search of employment. He moves into a shabby dormitory shared by his brother's friends, namely Bhagya a.k.a. "Bucks", Arun, Prem, Shyam, and a few others. His constant amateurism and incompetence in everyday activities create considerable exasperation among his roommates. Nevertheless, they help him secure a job at the IT firm where they work.

One evening, while running an errand, Darling's carelessness results in his friend Nimmi getting injured. While recuperating, Nimmi is visited by his girlfriend Rumi, whose existence had been kept secret from the former. As an apology, Nimmi invites Darling to their flat, where he is introduced to Subbulakshmi a.k.a. "Subbu", the couple's roommate. Instantly attracted to her, he attempts to befriend her. When Nimmi and Rumi decide to emigrate to [[Boston]], Darling convinces them to let him stay with Subbu, albeit under certain conditions.

Initially, Subbu is annoyed by Darling's presence and repeatedly rejects his advances, but she gradually warms to him. Later, when she falls ill, Darling cares for her, and his actions impress her, eventually leading to a romantic relationship. Over the next six months, the two grow closer; however, Darling's arrogance often creates conflict between them. During a visit to Coimbatore for a family function, Subbu informs Darling that she is pregnant, much to his shock. While Subbu wishes to keep the child and start a family, Darling insists on an abortion, wanting to keep the relationship a secret from his family.

Their disagreement over the pregnancy leads to a heated argument, after which Subbu reluctantly agrees to an abortion. However, she changes her mind at the last moment and disappears, leaving Darling and his friends searching for her unsuccessfully. They later discover that she has approached her brother-in-law Rudran, an arrogant lawyer, seeking legal protection for her unborn child. Seeking revenge for a prior insult, Rudran fabricates a case claiming that Darling and Subbu are married and that she has been harassed by his family over dowry.

Based on these allegations, the police arrest Darling's mother, sister, and brother-in-law, leading them to disown him. In court, Darling's lawyer Manoj attempts to prove that Darling and Subbu were only friends; however, Rudran counters by presenting audio recordings of their intimate conversations. Enraged, Darling tries to force Subbu to withdraw the case, but fails. He then attempts to negotiate with Rudran, who refuses.

During subsequent hearings, Manoj exposes inconsistencies in Rudran's claims but confirms Subbu's pregnancy, keeping the case ongoing. As a last resort, Manoj suggests that Darling claim infertility to weaken the case, and he reluctantly agrees. After failed attempts to obtain a fake certificate, Darling undergoes a dubious treatment that renders him temporarily impotent, and he is legally declared infertile. With the case seemingly turning in his favour, Nimmi confronts Darling and criticises his irresponsibility, revealing that Subbu chose to keep the child because she loved him.

At the next hearing, Rudran requests a DNA test to revive the case; however, Subbu, disillusioned by the situation, decides to withdraw it. Meanwhile, Darling has a change of heart and asks for her forgiveness. Subbu refuses, stating that he does not deserve it, and walks away, leaving him devastated.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] as Darling, Subbu's amateurish boyfriend
* [[Divyabharathi]] as Subbulakshmi a.k.a. "Subbu", Darling's girlfriend
* [[Munishkanth]] as Lanthus, Darling's uncle
* [[Bagavathi Perumal]] as Bhagya a.k.a. "Bucks", Darling's roommate and close friend<ref name="cast:toi">{{Cite web |date=23 November 2021 |title='Bachelor' trailer: GV Prakash displays a raw shade of acting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bachelor-trailer-gv-prakash-displays-a-raw-shade-of-acting/articleshow/87867109.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123195117/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bachelor-trailer-gv-prakash-displays-a-raw-shade-of-acting/articleshow/87867109.cms |archive-date=23 November 2021 |access-date=28 November 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Mysskin]] as Father, who renders Darling temporarily infertile (cameo appearance)
* [[Monica Chinnakotla]] as Rumi, Nimmi's girlfriend
* R. K. Vijay Murugan as Rudran, Subbu's arrogant brother-in-law and criminal lawyer
* Jayann as Shyam
* Muthu Prasad Shanmugasundharam as Bhagya
* Nakkalites Arun as Arun, Darling's close friend
* Nakkalites Dhanam as Dhanam, Darling's mother
* Brindha as Brindha, Darling's elder sister
* Victor Nirmal Felix as Nimmi, Darling's close friend
* Manoj Beads as Manoj, Darling's lawyer and defence counsel
* Kotravai as Helen, Subbu's best friend
* Prem Kumar as Prem
* Sasi Kumar as Sasi
* Kiran R as Darling's roommate
* Sriram Manivannan as Darling's roommate
* Sam Isaac as Darling's roommate
* Surya Veerarajan as Darling's roommate
* VJ Mubashir as Subbu's friend
* Mathuram as Subbu's elder sister
* Subash Selvam as Darling's roommate
* Tamizh as a police officer
* Prankster Rahul as a medical store employee
* TSR as a government doctor
* Navya Suji as Rudran's junior assistant
* Mrithula Srini as Subbu's friend
* Madhuri Watts as Subbu's friend
* Melvin Dennis as Subbu's colleague
* Karthik Gunasekaran as a doctor (cameo appearance)
* Shankar as Darling's elder brother
}}

== Production ==
In September 2019, G. V. Prakash Kumar was cast in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 September 2019 |title=Gautham Menon in GV Prakash's next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-in-gv-prakashs-next/articleshow/71114105.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128100644/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-in-gv-prakashs-next/articleshow/71114105.cms |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=28 November 2021 |agency=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

On 13 September 2019, the first look of the film, along with the cast line-up, was revealed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2019 |title=First-look out from GV Prakash Kumar's next titled 'Bachelor' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/first-look-out-gv-prakash-kumar-s-next-titled-bachelor-108864 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128120244/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/first-look-out-gv-prakash-kumar-s-next-titled-bachelor-108864 |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=28 November 2021 |website=The News Minute}}</ref>

Principal photography was completed in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2021 |title=GV Prakash's Bachelor gets theatrical release date |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/gv-prakash-s-bachelor-gets-theatrical-release-date-157691 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128095858/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/gv-prakash-s-bachelor-gets-theatrical-release-date-157691 |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=28 November 2021 |website=The News Minute}}</ref>

Although the teaser was released on 13 February 2021, the film's release was delayed due to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=A. Kameshwari |date=13 February 2021 |title=Bachelor teaser: GV Prakash Kumar plays an obsessive lover |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/bachelor-teaser-gv-prakash-kumar-plays-an-obsessive-lover-7187418/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128110741/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/bachelor-teaser-gv-prakash-kumar-plays-an-obsessive-lover-7187418/ |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=28 November 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Bachelor
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Dhibu Ninan Thomas]], [[Siddhu Kumar]] and A. H. Kaashif
| cover =
| released = 26 November 2021
| recorded = 2021
| genre = Film soundtrack
| length = 21:56
| language = Tamil
| label = [[Think Music India]]
| chronology = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| prev_title = [[Thalaivii]]
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = [[Maaran (2022 film)|Maaran]]
| next_year = 2022
| misc = {{external music video|header=Official audio
|{{YouTube|vW18A-uiptU|Bachelor – Full Album}}
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Dhibu Ninan Thomas]]
| type = soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Kousalya Krishnamurthy]]
| prev_year = 2019
| title = Bachelor
| year = 2021
| next_title = [[Kombu Vatcha Singamda]]
| next_year = 2022
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Siddhu Kumar]]
| type = soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Trip (film)|Trip]]
| prev_year = 2021
| title = Bachelor
| year = 2021
| next_title = [[Anandham Vilayadum Veedu]]
| next_year = 2021
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = A. H. Kaashif
| type = soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Pathinettam Padi]]
| prev_year = 2019
| title = Bachelor
| year = 2021
| next_title = [[Ottu (film)|Ottu]]
| next_year = 2022
}}
}}

The songs were composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Dhibu Ninan Thomas]], [[Siddhu Kumar]] and A. H. Kaashif, while the background score was composed by Siddhu Kumar. The track "Life of Bachelor" is inspired by the song "Angamaly" from the Malayalam film ''[[Angamaly Diaries]]''.

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 21:56
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Life of Bachelor
| extra1 = Navakkarai Naveen Prabanjam, A. H. Kaashif, Asal Kolaar
| lyrics1 = Asal Kolaar
| music1 = A. H. Kaashif
| length1 = 2:34
| title2 = Pachigalam Paravaigalam
| extra2 = Navakkarai Naveen Prabanjam
| lyrics2 = Navakkarai Naveen Prabanjam
| music2 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| length2 = 3:33
| title3 = Adiye
| extra3 = [[Kapil Kapilan]]
| lyrics3 = GKB
| music3 = [[Dhibu Ninan Thomas]]
| length3 = 4:32
| title4 = Kavan
| extra4 = Navakkarai Naveen Prabanjam
| lyrics4 = Navakkarai Naveen Prabanjam
| music4 = Santhosh Sivashanmugam and Sathish Selvakumar (arrangers)
| length4 = 1:32
| title5 = Kaadhal Kanmani
| extra5 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], Swagatha S Krishnan
| lyrics5 = Nithish
| music5 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| length5 = 5:02
| title6 = Maalai Nera Theneer Suvai
| extra6 = Lakshmikanthan
| lyrics6 = Thamizhanangu
| music6 = [[Siddhu Kumar]]
| length6 = 1:55
| title7 = Miss You Baby
| extra7 = Aishvarrya Suresh
| lyrics7 = Aishvarrya Suresh
| music7 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| length7 = 2:48
}}

== Reception ==
The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised the lead performances and music, but criticised the screenplay and excessive length.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=3 December 2021 |title='Bachelor' movie review: A labyrinthine romantic tale that tries to delineate love from lust |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bachelor-movie-review-a-labyrinthine-romantic-tale-that-tries-to-delineate-love-from-lust/article37825238.ece |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203142510/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bachelor-movie-review-a-labyrinthine-romantic-tale-that-tries-to-delineate-love-from-lust/article37825238.ece |archive-date=3 December 2021 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

M. Suganth of the ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' gave the film three out of five stars and wrote that it "is an often fascinating, indulgent peek into the life of a deeply flawed character". He praised G. V. Prakash Kumar's performance, stating that "he does a pretty good job in capturing the obnoxiousness of this character". However, he criticised the writing and editing, noting that "both the writing and the editing give the feeling of requiring tighter focus". He also appreciated the use of handheld shots by cinematographer Theni Eswar, stating that they make the audience feel immersed in the characters' lives. He concluded that the ending felt "less impactful despite being a progressive one", as it focused more on the effect on surrounding characters rather than the protagonists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=M Suganth |date=3 December 2021 |title=Bachelor Movie Review: Bachelor is a fascinating, indulgent anti-romance involving a flawed character |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bachelor/movie-review/88065801.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203192942/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bachelor/movie-review/88065801.cms |archive-date=3 December 2021 |access-date=4 December 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

A critic from ''[[Cinema Express]]'' noted that "perhaps the only really interesting portion in ''Bachelor'' is when matters of a court come into focus, and a domestic abuse case gets debated".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=3 December 2021 |title=Bachelor Movie Review: A takedown of toxic masculinity that isn't |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2021/Dec/03/bachelor-movie-review-gv-prakash-kumar-divyabharathi-film-rating-28202.html |work=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

=== Accolades ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Award{{efn|Awards, festivals, and organisations are listed in alphabetical order.}}
! scope="col"| Date of ceremony{{efn|Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}}
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Recipient(s)
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
! scope="row"| [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
| 12 March 2022
| Best Female Rising Star
| Divyabharathi
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2022 |title=Divya Bharathi is the rising female star |url=https://twitter.com/divyabarti2801/status/1502674734818897926}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2022 |title=Divya Bharathi grabs gold |url=https://www.newsintv.com/awards/edison-awards-2022-winners-list/}}</ref>
|-
| [[Techofes Awards]]
| 16 May 2022
| Best Debut Actress
| Divyabharathi
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2022 |title=Divya Bharathi wins best debut |url=https://www.trendsmap.com/twitter/tweet/1526037828203069440 |access-date=17 May 2022 |archive-date=11 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411152108/https://www.trendsmap.com/twitter/tweet/1526037828203069440 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| [[Radio City Awards]]
| 17 May 2022
| Woman Entertainer of the Year – Cinema
| Divyabharathi
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Divya is the woman entertainer of the year |url=https://www.radiocity.in/videos/divya-bharathi-winner-in-cinema-category-women-entertainer-awards-2022-radiocity-8405}}</ref>
|-
| [[Behindwoods Gold Medals]]
| 21 May 2022
| Best Debut Actor – Female
| Divyabharathi
| {{won}}
| {{Citation needed|date=April 2023}}
|-
| [[She India Awards]]
| 28 May 2022
| Sensational Star of the Year
| Divyabharathi
| {{won}}
| {{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}
|-
! rowspan="3" scope="row"| [[10th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
! rowspan="3"| 11 September 2022
| Best Debutant Director – Tamil
| Sathish Selvakumar
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="3"| <ref>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2022 |title=SIIMA 2022 winners list |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/siima-awards-2022-check-the-complete-list-of-winners/}}</ref>
|-
| Best Playback Singer (Male) – Tamil
| [[Kapil Kapilan]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Comedian – Tamil
| [[Munishkanth]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]]
| 6 April 2023
| Best Playback Singer (Male)
| [[Kapil Kapilan]]
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2023 |title=Vikatan awards |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/ananda-vikatan-cinema-awards-2020-21-2022-is-back-126297.html}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt11396290}}

[[Category:2021 films]]
[[Category:2021 thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic thriller films]]
[[Category:2021 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2021 Indian films]]
[[Category:2021 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
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