Bumper (film)

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Bumper
Bumper film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byM. Selvakumar
Written byM. Selvakumar
Produced by
  • S. Thiagaraja
  • T. Anandajothi
Starring
CinematographyVinothrathinasamy
Edited byMu. Kasivishwanathan
Music by Govind Vasantha
Production
company
Vetha Pictures
Release date
  • 7 July 2023 (2023-07-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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]

Contents

The film's title Bumper refers to the Kerala Lottery. [3] The film was released on 7 July 2023.

Cast

Production

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

The music for the film was composed by Govind Vasantha. All songs were penned by Karthik Netha.

Bumper
Soundtrack album by
Govind Vasantha
Released2023
Recorded2022–2023
Genre Feature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
Label Tips Tamil
Producer Govind Vasantha
Govind Vasantha chronology
Jackson Bazaar Youth
(2023)		Bumper
(2023)		 Little Miss Rawther
(2023)
Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(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

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]

Reference

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "Vetri to star in Tamil film 'Bumper' based on Kerala lottery". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "Vetri's Bumper completes censor formalities". Cinema Express . 13 April 2023. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "Shivani Narayanan joins Vetri's next, Bumper". Cinema Express . 21 January 2022. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "Vetri's Bumper first look out". Cinema Express . 31 August 2022. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ "Vetri's Bumper trailer is here". Cinema Express . 25 June 2023. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  14. ↑ "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.
  15. ↑ "பம்பர் விமர்சனம்". Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "பம்பர் - விமர்சனம் {3/5} : பம்பர் - பணமா, பாசமா… - Bumper". Dinamalar . Retrieved 7 July 2023.

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