Bun Butter Jam

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Bun Butter Jam
Bun Butter Jam.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaghav Mirdath
Written byRaghav Mirdath
Produced bySuresh Subramanian
Starring
CinematographyBabu Kumar IE
Edited byJohn Abraham
Music by Nivas K. Prasanna
Production
company
Rain of Arrows Entertainment
Release date
  • 18 July 2025 (2025-07-18)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Bun Butter Jam is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Raghav Mirdath. [1] The film stars Raju Jeyamohan, Aadhiya Prasad and Bhavya Trikha in the lead roles alongside Vikranth, Saranya Ponvannan, Devadarshini, Charle, Michael Thangadurai and others in supporting roles. The film has music composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, cinematography handled by Babu Kumar IE and editing done by John Abraham.

Contents

Bun Butter Jam released in theatres on 18 July 2025.

Plot

In a fun and unpredictable twist of events, two determined mothers join forces to secretly set up their son and daughter, using witty tactics and emotional manipulation. Their matchmaking mission unfolds with humor and clever deception, but as the plan progresses, unexpected emotions and real-life complexities challenge their carefully crafted strategy leading to heartwarming surprises and personal revelations.

Cast

Production

On 30 June 2024, Raghav Mirdath who had earlier directed Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham (2022), [3] written dialogues for Size Zero (2015) and screenplay-dialogues for the National award-winning film Baaram (2020) [4] announced his next project titled Bun Butter Jam. [5] On July 2, 2024, on the occasion of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 title winner Raju Jeyamohan's 32nd birthday, the announcement of his debut as the lead role in the film was made, who was earlier seen in Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma (2019), Murungakkai Chips (2021) and Don (2022) in supporting roles. [1] [6] The film features Aadhiya Prasad [7] who was last seen in Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh (2024) and Bhavya Trikha [8] who is known for her role in Joe (2023) and last seen in Idi Minnal Kadhal (2024) as the female leads. [9]

Principal photography took place in areas around Chennai. [10] The technical team consists of music composer Nivas K. Prasanna, cinematographer Babu Kumar IE and editor John Abraham. [4]

Music

Bun Butter Jam
Soundtrack album by
Nivas K. Prasanna
Genre Feature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
Label Sony Music
Producer Nivas K. Prasanna
Nivas K. Prasanna chronology
Sumo
(2025)		Bun Butter Jam
(2025)		 Bison
(2025)
Singles from Bun Butter Jam
  1. "Etho Pesathane"
    Released: 18 January 2025
  2. "Diya Diya"
    Released: 12 May 2025
  3. "Kaajuma"
    Released: 9 July 2025

The music and soundtrack is composed by Nivas K. Prasanna. [11] The audio rights were acquired by Sony Music. [12] The first single "Etho Pesathane" written by Vijay Sethupathi in his debut [13] and vocals by Siddharth and Shilpa Rao released on 18 January 2025. [14] The second single "Diya Diya" released on 12 May 2025. [15] The third video single titled "Kaajuma" featuring Nivas K. Prasanna and Aditi Shankar was released on 9 July 2025. [16]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Etho Pesathane" Vijay Sethupathi Siddharth, Shilpa Rao 3:12
2."Diya Diya" Karthik Netha Sid Sriram, Nivas K. Prasanna  
3."Kaajuma"M K BalajiNivas K. Prasanna, Aditi Shankar  

Release

Theatrical

Bun Butter Jam released in theatres on 18 July 2025. [17]

Reception

Critical response

Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Bun Butter Jam is another film that aims to connect with today's youth, but it feels forced. Watchable in parts." [18] Rohini M of Cinema Express gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Overall, Bun Butter Jam feels like a film made for today’s youth, particularly those in the 2K and Alpha categories, reflecting themes of friendship and love that resonate with them.Barring a few questionable scenes, the film is largely family-friendly." [19]

References

  1. 1 2 "'Bigg Boss Tamil' fame Raju Jeyamohan to debut as hero in 'Bun Butter Jam'". The Hindu . 2 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Second look poster of Raju Jeyamohan's Bun Butter Jam out". Cinema Express . 21 September 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "Bun Butter Jam makers release the first look of the film". DTNext . 8 July 2024. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  4. 1 2 KR, Manigandan (2 July 2024). "Bigg Boss Winner Raju Turns Hero With Bun Butter Jam". Times Now . Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  5. ↑ "Raghav Mirdath's next is titled, Bun Butter Jam". Cinema Express . 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  6. ↑ "Raju Jeyamohan to headline Bun Butter Jam". Cinema Express . 2 July 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  7. ↑ "First look of Raju Jeyamohan's Bun Butter Jam out". Cinema Express . 8 July 2024. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  8. ↑ KR, Manigandan (10 July 2024). "Bun Butter Jam's First Look Poster Grabs Attention; Poster Shows Bigg Boss Fame Raju Enjoying Sandwich On A Battlefield!". Times Now . Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  9. ↑ Radhakrishnan, Roopa (2 July 2024). "Bigg Boss Tamil fame Raju debuts as a leading man in film about Gen Z". Times of India . Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  10. ↑ "Raju to make his debut as lead with Bun Butter Jam". DTNext . 2 July 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  11. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (21 December 2024). "Raju's Bun Butter Jam Teaser out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  12. ↑ மலர், மாலை (18 January 2025). "பன் பட்டர் ஜாம் திரைப்படத்தின் ஃபர்ஸ்ட் சிங்கிள் வெளியானது | The first single from the movie Bun Butter Jam has been released". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  13. ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi's first song as lyricist will be sung by Siddharth and Shilpa Rao". The Times of India. 14 January 2025. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  14. ↑ மலர், மாலை (19 January 2025). "பாடலாசிரியராக அவதாரம் எடுத்துள்ள விஜய் சேதுபதி | Vijay Sethupathi has taken on the role of a lyricist". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 January 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  15. ↑ Features, C. E. (13 May 2025). "'Diya Diya' song from Bun Butter Jam is a dedication to all loved ones". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  16. ↑ தினத்தந்தி (9 July 2025). "அதிதி ஷங்கரின் குரல் வெளியான 'பன் பட்டர் ஜாம்' படத்தின் 'காஜுமா' பாடல்". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  17. ↑ Features, C. E. (10 June 2025). "Raju Jeyamohan's Bun Butter Jam gets release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  18. ↑ "Bun Butter Jam Movie Review: The kids are all right". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  19. ↑ M, Rohini (18 July 2025). "Bun Butter Jam Movie Review: An earnest, flavourful attempt to woo Gen Z". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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