Bloody Beggar
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sivabalan Muthukumar |
| Written by | Sivabalan Muthukumar |
| Produced by | Nelson Dilipkumar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sujith Sarang |
| Edited by | R. Nirmal |
| Music by | Jen Martin |
Production company | Filament Pictures |
| Distributed by | Five Star K. Senthil |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Box office | est. ₹11 crore[2] |
Bloody Beggar is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language black comedy drama film written and directed by Sivabalan Muthukumar. It is produced by Nelson Dilipkumar under Filament Pictures. The film stars Kavin in the lead role, alongside Redin Kingsley, Maruthi Prakashraj, Sunil Sukhada, T. M. Karthik. It is the directorial debut of Muthukumar and the debut production of Filament Pictures. The film follows a beggar who finds himself in trouble when a misadventure turns his life upside down.
Prior to the film's official announcement, it was referred to as Kavin 06, as is the actor's sixth venture as the lead actor. The film was officially announced in May 2024, in addition to the official title. Principal photography commenced in December 2023 and occurred predominantly in Chennai, and wrapped by March 2024. The film has music composed by Jen Martin, cinematography handled by Sujith Sarang and editing by R. Nirmal.
Bloody Beggar released worldwide on 31 October 2024 in theatres, coinciding with Diwali. The film received mixed reviews from critics, praising Kavin's performance, film's narration, background score, soundtrack and emotional depth, while the writing and screenplay received criticism.
Plot
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Kavin, a beggar whose name is often forgotten amidst the throngs of the busy city, has mastered the art of sarcasm, wielding it like a shield against the harsh realities of his existence. He takes an unexpected pride in his situation, finding a twisted sense of glory in the act of begging, which he performs with a flair that sets him apart from his peers. Despite the squalid conditions under which he lives—sheltering in alleyways and beneath bridges—Kavin has become quite notorious in the area, recognized by the locals who can’t help but admire his audacity.
He shares his meagre life with young Jack, a scrappy boy with bright eyes and an entrepreneurial spirit. Jack sells books by the roadside, his small collection offering a mix of tales and knowledge to passersby who might spare a moment or a few coins. Together, they make an odd yet unbreakable pair: Kavin, with his sharp tongue, and Jack, with his earnest determination to make something of himself amidst the chaos of the streets.
However, Kavin's life takes an unexpected turn when a surge of greed compels him to venture into a nearby palace, a grand structure that looms ominously over the neighbourhood. Unbeknownst to him, the palace conceals sinister secrets within its opulent walls—whispers of corruption and shadows of betrayal that have festered in its lavish corridors for years. As Kavin navigates this world of wealth and intrigue, he unwittingly becomes entangled in a web far more dangerous than the one he’s known on the streets, challenging his perception of glory and his very survival.
Cast
[edit]- Kavin as a nameless beggar
- Radha Ravi in a dual role as
- actor Chandrabose
- Chandrabose's younger brother
- Redin Kingsley as Hariharan
- Padam Venu Kumar as Rudhran, Chandrabose's elder son
- Prudhvi Raj as Kuberan, Chandrabose's younger son
- Miss Saleema as Mandakini, Chandrabose's eldest daughter
- Priyadarshini Rajkumar as Radha, Chandrabose's youngest daughter
- Sunil Sukhada as Vithagan, lawyer
- T. M. Karthik as Sunil, Radha's husband
- Arshad as Vasan, Sunil and Radha's son
- Akshaya Hariharan as Vasudha, Rudhran's daughter
- Anarkali Nazar as Mandakini's daughter
- Dhivya Vikram as Kuberan's wife
- Tanuja Madhurapantula as Babyma
- Merin Philip as Kani, beggar's wife
- Rohit Denis as Vikram, Rudhran's son
- Vidyuth Ravi as Varun, Mandakini's son
- Mohammed Bilal
- U.Sree Sarvavan
- Master Ajaykrishna as Siddharth
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In late September 2023, it was reported that Nelson Dilipkumar would debut as a film producer[3] for a project directed by his associate director Sivabalan Muthukumar and starred by Kavin in the lead role.[4][5] The official announcement on 3 May 2024 confirmed the project, announced cinematographer Sujith Sarang, editor R. Nirmal, composer Jen Martin, art director Manimozhian Ramadurai being a part of the technical crew.[6][7] Kavin who had earlier worked as an associate to Nelson in films like Doctor (2021) and Beast (2022) would be portraying the role of a beggar[8][9] alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Maruthi Prakashraj, Sunil Sukhada, T. M. Karthik, Padam Venu Kumar, Arshad, Priyadarshini Rajkumar, Miss Saleema, Akshaya Hariharan, Anarkali Nazar,[10] Dhivya Vikram, Tanuja Madhurapantula, Rohit Denis, Vidyuth Ravi and Mohammed Bilal was released through a promotional video.[11][12]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began with the first schedule on 10 December 2023 in Mysore, followed by a schedule in Chennai.[13] Filming wrapped by March 2024, having lasted 45 working days.[14]
Music
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| Soundtrack album by Jen Martin | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Think Music India | |||
| Producer | Jen Martin | |||
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| Singles from Bloody Beggar | ||||
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The music and background score will be composed by Jen Martin,[10] in his second collaboration with Kavin after Dada (2023). The audio rights were acquired by Think Music.[15] A promotional music video "Naan Yaar" was released on 13 September 2024.[16][17] Another promotional song "Beggar Waala" was released on 25 October 2024.[18] The single titled "Ponmayame" was released on 27 October 2024.[19]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Beggar Waala" | Vishnu Edavan, Ashique AR | Anthony Daasan, Muthulakshmi, Jen Martin | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Ponmayame" | Vivek, Vishnu Edavan | Sathya Narayanan | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Asagama Masagatsa" | Venu Selvan | RK Hari Prasad Ramani | 2:47 |
| 4. | "Forgiveness" | Vishnu Edavan | Sathya Narayanan | 3:45 |
| 5. | "Naan Yaar" | Vishnu Edavan | RK Hari Prasad Ramani | 3:12 |
| 6. | "Death Punch" | Venu Selvan | Venu Selvan | 1:53 |
| 7. | "Hoodibaba" | Vishnu Edavan, Venu Selvan | Dacalty, Sathya Narayanan | 2:14 |
| 8. | "Naan Yaar" (2) | Venu Selvan | Nakash Aziz | 3:12 |
| Total length: | 24:06 | |||
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]Bloody Beggar released on 31 October 2024 in theatres, coinciding with Diwali, clashing with Amaran and Brother.[20][21]
Home media
[edit]The satellite rights were acquired by Sun TV.[22]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Bloddy Beggar received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audience alike, praising Kavin's performance, soundtrack, background score, film's narration and emotional depth while the writing and screenplay received criticism.
Harshini SV of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "So even between some lags and a few jokes that don't land, Sivabalan's unique voice and Kavin's ambition to try something different echo strongly".[23] A critic from Times Now gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "Bloody Beggar emerges as a promising film that successfully combines humor with deeper social commentary. Kavin's commendable performance and the film's engaging storytelling make it a worthy watch, especially for those looking for something unique during the festive season".[24] Avinash Ramachandran of The Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bloody Beggar has the potential to draw you in with its quirks even when it leaves you grasping for a breather amidst all the cacophony and chaos."[25] Anusha Sundar of OTT Play gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bloody Beggar has a certain flavour to its writing, even as it faces some pacing issues."[26] Janani K of India Today gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Had the makers opted for a taut screenplay and crisp editing, Bloody Beggar would have been a much more enjoyable affair."[27] Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News 18 gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The film often relies on clichéd dialogues about greed and wealth, which prevent it from achieving the full impact it aims for."[28]
Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu wrote "An offbeat entry in the Diwali roster, Bloody Beggar is rich in entertainment, crafty world-building, and heart."[29] Prashanth Vallavan of The New Indian Express wrote "The film starts off like a deceptively simple story, almost as if it has nothing to offer except for humour, [...] we realise that Bloody Beggar is rich of heart and storytelling."[30] Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times wrote "On the whole, Bloody Beggar, in which we see some trademark Nelson Dilipkumar touches, is a decent attempt by Sivabalan Muthukumar. There is some lag in this illogically scripted film, which affects the audience’s engagement."[31]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bloody Beggar". British Board of Film Classification.
- ^ Dixit, Mohit (8 November 2024). "Brother and Bloody Beggar Tamil Nadu Box Office Collections Extended Week 1: Jayam Ravi's family entertainer and Kavin's comedy drama BOMB Against Amaran's storm". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Director Nelson Dilipkumar's First Film As Producer Titled Bloody Beggar". Times Now. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Nelson Dilipkumar's production venture featuring Kavin titled 'Bloody Beggar'". The Times of India. 3 May 2024. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (3 May 2024). "Kavin's next titled Bloody Beggar, to be helmed by Sivabalan and backed by Nelson Dilipkumar". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Kavin's Bloody Beggar teaser unveiled". DT Next. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (16 October 2024). "Kavin's Bloody Beggar trailer to drop on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (21 September 2024). "Kavin's Bloody Beggar plot revealed; to be a comedy drama about." OTTPlay. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Kavin fakes disability in Bloody Beggar's Beggar Peek". Cinema Express. 7 October 2024. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Kavin's next to be produced by Nelson Dilipkumar". The Times of India. 2 May 2024. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Complete star cast of Kavin's Bloody Beggar announced". Cinema Express. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Rest of Kavin's Bloody Beggar star cast to be out on this date". Cinema Express. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ தாரா, ராகேஷ் (10 December 2023). "S.J.Suryah: அட.. அடுத்து கவின் உடன் கைகோர்க்கும் எஸ்.ஜே.சூர்யா.. பிரியங்கா மோகன் ஹீரோயின்.. அசத்தல் அப்டேட்!". ABP Nadu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Sekar 𝕏 [@itzSekar] (14 March 2024). ".#Kavin06 shoot wrapped yesterday produced by Nelson, Kavin finished the shooting within 45 days" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 October 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Kavin in and as Bloody Beggar for Nelson's first production". Cinema Express. 3 May 2024. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Retro-filled Naan Yaar from Kavin's Bloody Beggar unveiled". DT Next. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Cast of Kavin's 'Bloody Beggar' revealed with a promotional video". The Hindu. 14 September 2024. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (25 October 2024). "'Beggar Waala' from Kavin's Bloody Beggar out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Ponmayame, the soul of Bloody Beggar released". DT Next. 27 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Kavin's Bloody Beggar gets a release date". Cinema Express. 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "'Bloody Beggar' trailer: Kavin starrer promises an entertaining dark comedy this Diwali". The Times of India. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Sun TV [@SunTV] (18 October 2024). "Sun TV acquires #BloodyBeggar satellite rights!" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 October 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Bloody Beggar Movie Review: Kavin goes all out in this mostly fun madhouse". The Times of India. 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Bloody Beggar review: Kavin's Dark Comedy Is Entertaining And Thought-Provoking". Times Now. 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Bloody Beggar review: Kavin powers an ambitious and quirky madcap ride that hits a few bumps". The Indian Express. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Bloody Beggar Movie Review: Kavin is wonderful in Sivabalan's delectable film". OTTPlay. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Bloody Beggar review: Kavin's dark comedy fails to explore its full potential". India Today. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Bloody Beggar Review: Despite Its Flaws, Kavin's Performance And Supporting Cast Stand Out". News18. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (31 October 2024). "'Bloody Beggar' movie review: A fantastic Kavin anchors a delightful dark comedy". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Vallavan, Prashanth (2 November 2024). "'Bloody Beggar' movie review: A fine balance of absurdist humour and class commentary". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Srinivasan, Latha (1 November 2024). "Bloody Beggar review: Kavin elevates this crazy dark comedy, but it may not be everyone's cup of tea". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
