Bommalattam (2008): Cast & Plot
Bommalattam is a 2008 action crime film directed by Bharathiraja, starring Vivek as Madurai, Nana Patekar and Arjun Sarja. It runs 2 hours 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 39m (159 min)
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Therkathi Kalaikoodam
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bommalattam About?
The premise of Bommalattam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Investigation opens into Trishna’s alleged death, with the CBI suspecting film star Rana of premeditated murder. CBI officer Vivek Varma is intent on proving Rana’s guilt, but his girlfriend—an ardent Rana fan—joins the star as an assistant and grows closer to him, straining her bond with Vivek. As Vivek probes further, he uncovers two additional murders on Rana’s set, leading him to believe all three killings are linked to the actor, while also using his girlfriend as a muse, fueling rumors about his womanising.
Bommalattam Cast & Characters
Vivek leads the cast as Madurai, with Nana Patekar as Rana and Arjun Sarja as Vivek. Directed by Bharathiraja; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bharathiraja
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Vivek as Madurai - Nana Patekar as Rana
- Arjun Sarja as Vivek
- Ranjitha as Rana's wife
Also Starring in Bommalattam
· 3 more- Kajal Agarwal Priya
- Manivannan Village Chief
- Rukmini Vijayakumar Krishna/Trishna
More from Bharathiraja
More films directed by Bharathiraja: Annakodi, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, Taj Mahal and Pasumpon.
Bommalattam Plot Summary
What happens in Bommalattam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Film director Rana finds himself in a precarious situation while filming a scene with the female lead of his latest project, Cinema. Frustrated with the actress’s conduct, he ultimately decides to replace her and discovers a new talent, Trishna. However, he opts to keep her identity a secret from the press, ensuring that neither her name nor that of the male lead appears in the film’s promotional materials. After the film wraps, Rana is supposed to participate in a press conference regarding its release, yet he notably skips it. Instead, it is later revealed that Rana has been involved in an illicit affair with Trishna.
Full summary
The whole story of Bommalattam, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Bommalattam?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Bommalattam Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Final Cut” and “Final Cut of Director”.
- Also known as
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- Final Cut
- Final Cut of Director
- Ranna
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Bommalattam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bommalattam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bommalattam?
Bommalattam runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).
When was Bommalattam released?
Bommalattam was released on May 5, 2008.
Who directed Bommalattam?
Bommalattam was directed by Bharathiraja.
More films by Bharathiraja Who is in the cast of Bommalattam?
Bommalattam stars Vivek as Madurai, Nana Patekar as Rana and Arjun Sarja as Vivek, among 7 credited actors.
Does Bommalattam have a post-credit scene?
No. Bommalattam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bommalattam in?
The original language of Bommalattam is Tamil.
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