• By Ridhi Suri
  • Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:41 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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Bougainvillea Twitter Review: The Malayalam crime thriller written and directed by Amal Neerad, who co-wrote the screenplay with Lajo Jose, stars Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil and Jyothirmayi in leading roles, alongside supporting performances from Sharaf U Dheen, Veena Nandakumar and Srinda. This film marks Jyothirmayi's return to the silver screen after an 11-year hiatus. Bougainvillea released theatrically worldwide on October 17, 2024 and promises to deliver an engaging blend of crime and action.

Produced by Jyothirmayi and Kunchacko Boban under Amal Neerad Productions and Udaya Pictures, the film revolves around Royce and Reethu, a happily married couple with two children. Their lives take a drastic turn after a devastating accident leaves Reethu mentally affected. Meanwhile, ACP David Koshy is tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of tourists in Kerala, with Reethu emerging as the prime suspect in the case.

Viewers have shared their thoughts on Bougainvillea with reviews flooding Twitter. Is Fahadh Faasil's Malayalam crime thriller a hit or a flop? Check out the tweets to see what audiences are saying before deciding to watch. A user said, "Amal Neerad delivers a clean psychological thriller which gets gripping towards the climax. The whole cast shines, Seeing Kunchako in the 2nd half was a beauty. Jyothirmai was perfect for the role. Sushin was top notch as usual. Oru Amal Neerad padam.#Bougainvillea."

Another added, "#Bougainvillea Slow paced first half followed by a good second half & climax. Jyothirmayi excellent, Kubo shines. Amal Neerad's making & Sushin's music create a cinematic experience worth watching in theaters. DECENT - GOOD!" A third comment read, "#Bougainvillea is a terrific film by Amal Neerad. A different one from the director who is known for stylish filmmaking. A psycho-thriller which has a solid plot and power packed performances by Kunchako Boban, Jyothirmayi and Fahadh Faasil."

About Bougainvillea 

The cast of Bougainvillea features Kunchacko Boban as Dr. Royce Thomas, Fahadh Faasil as ACP David Koshy IPS, and Jyothirmayi as Reethu Thomas. Supporting roles are played by Sharaf U Dheen as Biju, Veena Nandakumar as Meera, Srinda as Rema, and Jinu Joseph. The principal photography for Bougainvillea began in September 2023 and continued until April 2024, conducted in secrecy. The film's music is composed by Sushin Shyam, with cinematography by Anend C. Chandran and editing by Vivek Harshan.

Initially rumoured to be an adaptation of Lajo Jose's 2019 novel Ruthinte Lokam, Lajo has clarified in a social media post that the film tells an entirely original story. A controversy has arisen surrounding a promotional song titled 'Sthuthi.' A formal complaint has been lodged with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification by Tony Chittilappilly, Secretary of the Syro-Malabar Sabha Almaya. The complaint alleges that the song distorts Christian beliefs and is offensive to the community.

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