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Bottle Radha
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDhinakaran Sivalingam
Written byDhinakaran Sivalingam
Produced byPa. Ranjith
T. N. Arunbalaji
Starring
CinematographyRoopesh Shaji
Edited byE. Sangathamizhan
Music bySean Roldan
Production
companies
Distributed byGenerous Entertainments
Release dates
Running time
146 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Bottle Radha is a 2025 Indian comedy drama film written and directed by Dhinakaran Sivalingam, and produced by Pa. Ranjith under Neelam Productions in association with T. N. Arunbalaji of Balloon Pictures.[2] The film was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam languages starring Guru Somasundaram and Sanchana Natarajan as the lead actors alongside John Vijay, Lollu Sabha Maaran, Merku Thodarchi Malai Antony, Pari Elavazhagan, Anbarasi and others in supporting roles.[3] The technical team consists of cinematographer Roopesh Shaji, editor E. Sangathamizhan, and music composer Sean Roldan.[4]

Bottle Radha was screened on 4 November 2023 in the Dharamshala International Film Festival. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 24 January 2025.[5]

Synopsis

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Radha Mani is a mason by profession, but a raging alcoholic for almost throughout the day. His wife Anjalam, and two children are the ones who bear the brunt of his addiction, and their lower-class life only adds to their woes. But when Radha finds himself in a rehabilitation and de-addiction centre one day, his frustrations only build up to be relieved from place.[6]

Cast

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  • Guru Somasundaram as Radha Mani
  • Sanchana Natarajan as Anjalam
  • John Vijay as Ashokan
  • Lollu Sabha Maaran
  • Merku Thodarchi Malai Antony
  • Pari Elavazhagan
  • Arumugavel
  • Abhi Ramaiyah
  • J.P. Kumar
  • K.S. Karuna Prasad
  • Malathi Ashok Nawin
  • Suhasini Sanjeev
  • Siranjivi
  • Oviyar Sow. Senthil
  • Naveen George Thomas
  • Aneesha
  • Madhavi Raj
  • Kaala Kumar
  • Anbarasi
  • Shegar Narayana

Production

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On 24 June 2024, Neelam Productions unveiled their next venture titled Bottle Radha by debutant director Dhinakaran Sivalingam having Guru Somasundaram[7] and Sanchana Natarajan[8] in the lead roles.[2] The film is produced by T. N. Arunbalaji under his Balloon Pictures banner in association with Neelam Productions.[9] The Tamil-Malayalam language bilingual film[6] also includes an ensemble cast composed of John Vijay, Lollu Sabha Maaran, Merku Thodarchi Malai Antony, Pari Elavazhagan, Arumugavel, Abhi Ramaiyah, J.P. Kumar, K.S. Karuna Prasad, Malathi Ashok Nawin, Suhasini Sanjeev, Siranjivi, Oviyar Sow. Senthil, Naveen George Thomas, Aneesha, Madhavi Raj, Kaala Kumar, Anbarasi and Shegar Narayana in supporting roles.[10][11] The technical team consists of cinematographer Roopesh Shaji, editor E. Sangathamizhan, and music composer Sean Roldan.[12]

Music

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Bottle Radha
Soundtrack album by
Sean Roldan
ReleasedJanuary 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)
Length18:02
LanguageTamil
LabelThink Music India
ProducerSean Roldan
Sean Roldan chronology
Parari
(2024) 		Bottle Radha
(2025)
Singles from Bottle Radha
  1. "Yov Bottle-U"
    Released: 22 July 2024
  2. "En Vanam"
    Released: 21 November 2024
  3. "Naa Naa Kudikaran"
    Released: 3 December 2024
External audio
audio icon Bottle Radha - Jukebox on YouTube

The soundtrack and background is composed by Sean Roldan.[13] The audio rights were acquired by Think Music. The first single "Yov Bottle-U" was released on 22 July 2024.[14] The second single "En Vanam" released on 21 November 2024.[15] The third single "Naa Naa Kudikaran" released on 3 December 2024.[16]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Naa Naa Kudikaran"ArivuArivu3:24
2."Yov Bottle - U"Bakkiyam ShankarGana Balamurugan, Gana Chella Muthu, Gana Apelow3:33
3."En Vanam"Uma DeviSean Roldan4:11
4."Thanniyila Kirukku"Ramesh VaidyaGana Apelow3:01
5."Punnagai Kalam"ThanikodiVaikom Vijayalakshmi3:53
Total length:18:02

Release

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Premiere

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The film had its world premiere at 12th Dharamshala International Film Festival on 4 November 2023.[17]

Theatrical

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Bottle Radha is scheduled to release in theatres on 24 January 2025.[5] Earlier it was scheduled for 20 December 2024.[18][19] The film received a U/A Certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.[20]

Reception

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Avinash Ramachandran of The Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Despite the predictability, what really holds this movie together is the strong performances by Guru Somasundaram, Sanchana Natarajan, and John Vijay."[21] Anusha Sundar of OTTPlay gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bottle Radha is a decent drama that is equipped with highlighting performances. The film takes a win when it does not slide to become preachy, but also carries a noble message said in a subtle yet dramatic way."[22]

Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Bottle Radha exists in an awkward space between social tract and cinema — its documentary-like fidelity to addiction’s realities and institutional reform sits uneasily alongside its dramatic ambitions."[23] Prashanth Vallavan of Cinema Express wrote "Bottle Radha is a sincere effort to dissect the mechanism and destructive force of addiction, built through several impressive elements brought together by the director. However, we don’t connect with Radha Mani as much as we pity or empathise with him."[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Bottle Radha". Central Board of Film Certification.
  2. ^ a b Kumar, Akshay (24 June 2024). "Guru Somasundaram to headline Bottle Radha". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Silambarasan, Arya Release Teaser Of Guru Somasundaram-starrer Bottle Radha". Times Now. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Guru Somasundaram's 'Bottle Radha' teaser". The Times of India. 1 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (18 December 2024). "Bottle Radha gets new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  6. ^ a b Features, C. E. (1 July 2024). "Bottle Radha Teaser: Dangers of alcoholism conveyed through humour". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  7. ^ Kumar, Akshay (25 June 2024). "Guru Somasundaram to headline 'Bottle Radha'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 13 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (20 November 2023). "'Acting is a gamble', says actor Sanchana Natarajan". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Pa Ranjith to produce Guru Somasundaram's 'Bottle Radha'". The Hindu. 25 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  10. ^ "'Bottle Radha' teaser: Guru Somasundaram drinks to forget he's a drunkard in Pa Ranjith's next production". The Hindu. 1 July 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Bottle Radha release date: Guru Somasundaram-Sanchana Natrajan's drama to hit theatres soon". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 13 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Guru Somasundaram's next backed by Pa Ranjith titled Bottle Radha". www.dtnext.in. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  13. ^ "Bottle Radha | Song - Yov Bottle - U". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  14. ^ Features, C. E. (22 July 2024). "Pa Ranjith unveils Yov Bottle-U song from Bottle Radha". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 13 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  15. ^ Kumar, Akshay (21 November 2024). "Bottle Radha Second Single: 'En Vanam' pictures the regrets of the male lead". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  16. ^ Kumar, Akshay (3 December 2024). "'Naa Naa Kudikaran' from Guru Somasundaram's Bottle Radha out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  17. ^ "Dharamshala International Film Festival Is Back With A Bang". Outlook Traveller. 4 November 2023.
  18. ^ Kumar, Akshay (30 October 2024). "Gurusomasundaram's Bottle Radha gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  19. ^ "Guru Somasundaram's 'Bottle Radha' to release on THIS date". The Times of India. 30 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  20. ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (18 November 2024). "Guru Somasundaram starrer Bottle Radha certified U/A". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  21. ^ "Bottle Radha movie review: Guru Somasundaram, Sanchana Natarajan shoulder a message-heavy but pertinent film". The Indian Express. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
  22. ^ "Bottle Radha Review: Guru Somasundaram's drama is decent but fizzy in parts". OTTPlay. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  23. ^ "Bottle Radha Movie Review : A message in search of a movie". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  24. ^ Vallavan, Prashanth (24 January 2025). "Bottle Radha Movie Review: This message in a bottle drowns in didacticism". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
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