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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Bumper | | name = Bumper | ||
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| cinematography = Vinothrathinasamy | | cinematography = Vinothrathinasamy | ||
| editing = Mu. | | editing = [[Kasi Viswanathan|Mu. Kasiviswanathan]] | ||
| music = [[Govind Vasantha]] | | music = [[Govind Vasantha]] | ||
| studio = Vetha Pictures | | studio = Vetha Pictures | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = | | released = {{Film date|2023|07|07|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Bumper''''' is | '''''Bumper''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy thriller]] film written and directed by M. Selvakumar.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 October 2021 |title=Vetri's next titled 'Bumper' based on Kerala lottery |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vetris-next-titled-bumper-based-on-kerala-lottery/articleshow/87221260.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413231527/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vetris-next-titled-bumper-based-on-kerala-lottery/articleshow/87221260.cms |archive-date=13 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film stars [[Vetri (actor)|Vetri]] and [[Shivani Narayanan]] in the lead roles with [[Hareesh Peradi]], [[GP Muthu|G. P. Muthu]], [[Thangadurai (actor)|Thangadurai]], Kavitha Bharathi portraying supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 2022 |title=First Look Of Vetri-Shivani Starrer 'Bumper' Produced By Vetha Pictures And Directed By Selvakumar To Be Released On Vinayaka Chathurthi |url=https://industryhit.com/t/first-look-of-vetri-shivani-starrer-bumper-produced-by-vetha-pictures-and-directed-by-selvakumar-to-be-released-on-vinayaka-chathurthi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412180416/https://industryhit.com/t/first-look-of-vetri-shivani-starrer-bumper-produced-by-vetha-pictures-and-directed-by-selvakumar-to-be-released-on-vinayaka-chathurthi/ |archive-date=12 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=IndustryHit.Com}}</ref> | ||
The film's title ''Bumper'' refers to the Kerala Lottery.<ref>{{ | The film's title ''Bumper'' refers to the Kerala Lottery.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2023 |title=Bumper movie: A ticket to success? |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/apr/10/a-ticket-to-success-2564272.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412191943/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/apr/10/a-ticket-to-success-2564272.html |archive-date=12 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> The film was released on 7 July 2023. | ||
== Plot == | |||
Pulipandi and his friends, who commit numerous crimes because they want to make money. The criminals were ultimately discovered after the police undertook an extensive search for suspects. After learning about the investigation, Pulipandi and his friends escaped to Sabarimala. They casually purchased a lottery ticket in Pampa due to the dire situation. In a time of crisis, he didn't give the ticket much consideration, but the prize money of 10 crores had been awarded to them; sadly, he had lost the bumper ticket. The concluding section of this film, which is packed with many twists and turns, is about whether or not he finally found the lottery ticket and settled his life. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Vetri (actor)|Vetri]] as Puli Pandi | * [[Vetri (actor)|Vetri]] as Puli Pandi | ||
* [[Shivani Narayanan]]<ref>{{ | * [[Shivani Narayanan]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vetri joins hands with Bigg Boss Tamil fame Shivani Narayanan for Bumper |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vetri-joins-hands-with-bigg-boss-tamil-fame-shivani-narayanan-for-bumper/14b853895b766 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412180416/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vetri-joins-hands-with-bigg-boss-tamil-fame-shivani-narayanan-for-bumper/14b853895b766 |archive-date=12 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> | ||
* [[Hareesh Peradi]] | * [[Hareesh Peradi]] | ||
* [[GP Muthu|G. P. Muthu]] | * [[GP Muthu|G. P. Muthu]] | ||
* Thangadurai | * [[Thangadurai (actor)|Thangadurai]] as Bootha Pandi (Vetri's friend) | ||
* Kavitha Bharathi | * Kavitha Bharathi | ||
* Dilip Alexander | * Dilip Alexander | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
This film is a directorial debut for M. Selvakumar.<ref>{{ | This film is a directorial debut for M. Selvakumar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vetri to star in Tamil film 'Bumper' based on Kerala lottery |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/10/23/vetri-to-star-in-tamil-film-bumper-based-on-kerala-lottery.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412180416/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/10/23/vetri-to-star-in-tamil-film-bumper-based-on-kerala-lottery.html |archive-date=12 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> The film was produced by S. Thiagaraja and T. Anandajothi under the banner Vedha Pictures. The film's cinematography was done by Vinothrathinasamy. The editing of the film was handled by Mu. Kasivishwanathan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2023 |title=Vetri's Bumper completes censor formalities |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/13/vetris-bumper-completes-censor-formalities-42269.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417094854/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/13/vetris-bumper-completes-censor-formalities-42269.html |archive-date=17 April 2023 |access-date=17 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was shot in [[Thoothukudi]], [[Punalur]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Erumely|Erumeli]], and [[Sabarimala (place)|Sabarimala]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 July 2022 |title=Vetri & Shivani's Bumper post production in full swing |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vetri-shivanis-bumper-post-production-in-full-swing/articleshow/92616680.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413231455/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vetri-shivanis-bumper-post-production-in-full-swing/articleshow/92616680.cms |archive-date=13 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2022 |title=Shivani Narayanan joins Vetri's next, Bumper |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/21/shivani-narayanan-joins-vetris-next-bumper-29161.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412180415/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/21/shivani-narayanan-joins-vetris-next-bumper-29161.html |archive-date=12 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The title poster of the film was released on 26 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 January 2022 |title=Title look poster of Vetri & Shivani's Bumper |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/title-look-poster-of-vetri-shivanis-bumper/articleshow/89136308.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413231526/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/title-look-poster-of-vetri-shivanis-bumper/articleshow/89136308.cms |archive-date=13 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The first look poster for the film was released on 31 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2022 |title=Vetri's Bumper first look out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/aug/31/vetris-bumper-first-look-out-34265.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412180415/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/aug/31/vetris-bumper-first-look-out-34265.html |archive-date=12 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=September 2022 |title=Vetri & Shivani Narayanan's Bumper first look |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vetri-shivani-narayanans-bumper-first-look/articleshow/93923827.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413222946/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vetri-shivani-narayanans-bumper-first-look/articleshow/93923827.cms |archive-date=13 April 2023 |access-date=12 April 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The teaser for the film was released on 6 April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=19 April 2023 |title=Bumper is a film for current generation: M Selvakumar |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2023/04/19/bumper-is-a-film-for-current-generation-m-selvakumar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625104054/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2023/04/19/bumper-is-a-film-for-current-generation-m-selvakumar |archive-date=25 June 2023 |access-date=25 June 2023 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref> The trailer was released on 25 June 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 June 2023 |title=Vetri's Bumper trailer is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jun/25/vetris-bumper-trailer-is-here-44963.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625103208/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jun/25/vetris-bumper-trailer-is-here-44963.html |archive-date=25 June 2023 |access-date=25 June 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Music == | == Music == | ||
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| released = 2023 | | released = 2023 | ||
| recorded = | | recorded = 2022–2023 | ||
| venue = | | venue = | ||
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| label = Tips Tamil | | label = Tips Tamil | ||
| producer = Govind Vasantha | | producer = Govind Vasantha | ||
| prev_title = [[ | | prev_title = [[Jackson Bazaar Youth]] | ||
| prev_year = | | prev_year = 2023 | ||
| next_title = | | next_title = [[Little Miss Rawther]] | ||
| next_year = | | next_year = 2023 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
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| length1 = 4:01 | | length1 = 4:01 | ||
| title2 = Kudi Kudi Thoothukudi Kudi | | title2 = Kudi Kudi Thoothukudi Kudi | ||
| extra2 = Kapil Kapilan, [[Govind Vasantha]] | | extra2 = [[Kapil Kapilan]], [[Govind Vasantha]] | ||
| lyrics2 = Karthik Netha | | lyrics2 = Karthik Netha | ||
| length2 = 3:53 | | length2 = 3:53 | ||
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== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
Logesh Balachandran of [[The Times of India | Logesh Balachandran of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated 3 out of 5 and stated that "Bumper has an interesting premise that helps hold the attention of the viewers, but it could have been much better if certain portions had been trimmed."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bumper Movie Review : A well-intentioned film that talks about honesty |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bumper/movie-review/101534453.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230706075513/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bumper/movie-review/101534453.cms |archive-date=2023-07-06 |access-date=2023-07-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ''[[Samayam]]'' critic wrote that "The bumper film is interesting. But it would have been better if some scenes were deleted." and gave 3 out 5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=பம்பர் விமர்சனம் |url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-review/bumper-movie-review-and-rating/moviereview/101541802.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161812/https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-review/bumper-movie-review-and-rating/moviereview/101541802.cms |archive-date=2023-07-07 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Samayam Tamil |language=ta}}</ref> Jayabhuvaneshwari B of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave 2 stars out of 5 stars and wrote that "''Bumper'' loses a jackpot due to its draggy screenplay and meandering away from the central plot."<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2023 |title=Bumper Movie Review: A dawdling and predictable film with a heartfelt message |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/jul/07/bumper-movie-review-a-dawdling-and-predictable-film-with-a-heartfelt-message-45363.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161910/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/jul/07/bumper-movie-review-a-dawdling-and-predictable-film-with-a-heartfelt-message-45363.html |archive-date=2023-07-07 |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
''[[Dinamalar]]'' critic rated 3 stars out 5 stars and gave mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |title=பம்பர் - விமர்சனம் {3/5} : பம்பர் - பணமா, பாசமா… - Bumper |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/movie-review/3320/Bumper/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website= | ''[[Dinamalar]]'' critic rated 3 stars out 5 stars and gave mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |title=பம்பர் - விமர்சனம் {3/5} : பம்பர் - பணமா, பாசமா… - Bumper |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/movie-review/3320/Bumper/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| Directed by | M. Selvakumar |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | M. Selvakumar |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Govind Vasantha |
| Cinematography | Vinothrathinasamy |
| Edited by | Mu. Kasiviswanathan |
Production company | Vetha Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Bumper is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film written and directed by M. Selvakumar.[1] The film stars Vetri and Shivani Narayanan in the lead roles with Hareesh Peradi, G. P. Muthu, Thangadurai, Kavitha Bharathi portraying supporting roles.[2]
The film's title Bumper refers to the Kerala Lottery.[3] The film was released on 7 July 2023.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Pulipandi and his friends, who commit numerous crimes because they want to make money. The criminals were ultimately discovered after the police undertook an extensive search for suspects. After learning about the investigation, Pulipandi and his friends escaped to Sabarimala. They casually purchased a lottery ticket in Pampa due to the dire situation. In a time of crisis, he didn't give the ticket much consideration, but the prize money of 10 crores had been awarded to them; sadly, he had lost the bumper ticket. The concluding section of this film, which is packed with many twists and turns, is about whether or not he finally found the lottery ticket and settled his life.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Vetri as Puli Pandi
- Shivani Narayanan[4]
- Hareesh Peradi
- G. P. Muthu
- Thangadurai as Bootha Pandi (Vetri's friend)
- Kavitha Bharathi
- Dilip Alexander
Production[edit | edit source]
This film is a directorial debut for M. Selvakumar.[5] The film was produced by S. Thiagaraja and T. Anandajothi under the banner Vedha Pictures. The film's cinematography was done by Vinothrathinasamy. The editing of the film was handled by Mu. Kasivishwanathan.[6] The film was shot in Thoothukudi, Punalur, Thiruvananthapuram, Erumeli, and Sabarimala.[7][8] The title poster of the film was released on 26 January 2022.[9] The first look poster for the film was released on 31 August 2022.[10][11] The teaser for the film was released on 6 April 2023.[12] The trailer was released on 25 June 2023.[13]
Music[edit | edit source]
The music for the film was composed by Govind Vasantha. All songs were penned by Karthik Netha.
| Bumper | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Tips Tamil | |||
| Producer | Govind Vasantha | |||
| Govind Vasantha chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Saraname Saraname Saranam Ayyane" | Karthik Netha | K. S. Harisankar | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Kudi Kudi Thoothukudi Kudi" | Karthik Netha | Kapil Kapilan, Govind Vasantha | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 7:54 | |||
Reception[edit | edit source]
Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India rated 3 out of 5 and stated that "Bumper has an interesting premise that helps hold the attention of the viewers, but it could have been much better if certain portions had been trimmed."[14] Samayam critic wrote that "The bumper film is interesting. But it would have been better if some scenes were deleted." and gave 3 out 5.[15] Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express gave 2 stars out of 5 stars and wrote that "Bumper loses a jackpot due to its draggy screenplay and meandering away from the central plot."[16]
Dinamalar critic rated 3 stars out 5 stars and gave mixed reviews.[17]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Vetri's next titled 'Bumper' based on Kerala lottery". The Times of India. 23 October 2021. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "First Look Of Vetri-Shivani Starrer 'Bumper' Produced By Vetha Pictures And Directed By Selvakumar To Be Released On Vinayaka Chathurthi". IndustryHit.Com. 30 August 2022. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "Bumper movie: A ticket to success?". The New Indian Express. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "Vetri joins hands with Bigg Boss Tamil fame Shivani Narayanan for Bumper". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "Vetri to star in Tamil film 'Bumper' based on Kerala lottery". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "Vetri's Bumper completes censor formalities". Cinema Express. 13 April 2023. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ↑ "Vetri & Shivani's Bumper post production in full swing". The Times of India. 2 July 2022. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "Shivani Narayanan joins Vetri's next, Bumper". Cinema Express. 21 January 2022. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "Title look poster of Vetri & Shivani's Bumper". The Times of India. 26 January 2022. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "Vetri's Bumper first look out". Cinema Express. 31 August 2022. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "Vetri & Shivani Narayanan's Bumper first look". The Times of India. September 2022. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ Rajaraman, Kaushik (19 April 2023). "Bumper is a film for current generation: M Selvakumar". www.dtnext.in. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ↑ "Vetri's Bumper trailer is here". Cinema Express. 25 June 2023. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ↑ "Bumper Movie Review : A well-intentioned film that talks about honesty". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 6 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ "பம்பர் விமர்சனம்". Samayam Tamil (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ "Bumper Movie Review: A dawdling and predictable film with a heartfelt message". Cinema Express. 7 July 2023. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ↑ "பம்பர் - விமர்சனம் {3/5} : பம்பர் - பணமா, பாசமா… - Bumper". Dinamalar. Retrieved 7 July 2023.