The Malayalam film Bougainvillea hit theatres on October 17, directed by the renowned Amal Neerad. The film has opened to a mixed response from audiences, with particular praise for the performances of Kunchacko Boban and Jyothirmayi. Movie buffs are lauding their compelling portrayal of the lead characters, while others have described the film as a ‘slow-burn psychological thriller’. ‘Bougainvillea’: Syro Malabar Church Condemns Sushin Shyam’s ‘Sthuthi’, Claims Kunchacko Boban Film Song Portrays Christianity in a Negative Light.
Produced by Amal Neerad Productions and Udaya Pictures, Bougainvillea also stars Fahadh Faasil, Sharafudheen, Veena Nandakumar and Srinda in pivotal roles. The synopsis of the film reads: “Royce and Reethu are happily married couple with two kids. Their life turns upside down when they meet with an accident and Reethu loses her mind. ACP David Koshy is assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of tourists in Kerala, where Reethu is the prime suspect.” Let’s take a look at what netizens have said about this newly released movie. ‘Bougainvillea’ Trailer: Fahadh Faasil Suspects Kunchacko Boban’s Reel Wife Jyothirmayi in Connection With Girls’ Mysterious Disappearance (Watch Video).
Watch the Trailer of ‘Bougainvillea’ Below:
‘Bougainvillea’ Left Fans ‘Disappointed’
#Bougainvillea - Not Upto The Mark & Disappointed!!
A Slow Paced Good First Half & They Maintained a Mystery To The Second Half.. But Failed To Execute that in Second Half.. Only Few Portions Get The High & Also Failed in Revelings
Fafa Has Nothing & KUBO's New Try Was Good https://t.co/fIwMCPwjxI pic.twitter.com/CVIM8nsmPQ
— Abin Babu 🦇 (@AbinBabu2255) October 17, 2024
Stellar Performances By Chackochan, Jyothirmayi & FaFa
#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 #FahadhFaasil pic.twitter.com/94ZjBtcDXk
— Arjun Ramachandran (@Knowmearjun) October 17, 2024
Impressive Acting & BGM
Watched #Bougainvillea
As a fan of the novel, I can definitely say this film is only 50% of it.
More buildups, Less outcome.
Liked 1st half. 2nd half👎
Climax ep very weak.
Jyothirmay & Chackochan superb. Fafa & Veena miscast.
Top Visuals & BGM.
0 wow moments
2.75/5
ABOVE AVERAGE pic.twitter.com/LKD1zkGpfv
— Aditya Binu (@aditya_binu) October 17, 2024
‘Bougainvillea’ Is A ‘Slow-Burn Psychological Thriller’
#Bougainvillea ✅ - 3.25-3.5/5. A decent psychological drama which has subtle neat 1st half and an intense inconsistent 2nd half. Technically very strong film as usual expected from Amal. Music was good. Acting was good too where KuBo and Jyothir did well. Could've been better 😏 https://t.co/YN3yPcCOW7
— JD's Cinema (@siva1999stark) October 17, 2024
But There Are A Few Who Loved Watching ‘Bougainvillea’ Movie
#Bougainvillea 👌🔥🔥
KuBo & Jyothirmayi are the Backbone of the movie 💯 There performance and Acting 👌🔥.
Veena & Srinidha Performance also Gud👌
Jyothirmayi peaked in the climax Portion 🔥🔥 🔥 #Fafa Role is like A meh Feel 🥴(That Role doesn't suit him )
Sushin Shyam BGM pic.twitter.com/MaOIrg0MyK
— Ajas Rasheed (@Persona92344482) October 17, 2024
Again, A ‘Slow-Burn’ Film
A slow burn mystery thriller with well written characters and its characterisation..good performance from both lead actors kunchako boban and Jyothirmayi 👍
The story picks up after Fahadh entry and manage to engage us with little surprises which are really… pic.twitter.com/D3eMEbJvVk
— SmartBarani (@SmartBarani) October 17, 2024
There are reports suggesting that Bougainvillea is adapted from Lajo Jose’s 2019 novel Ruthinte Lokam, but the author himself has denied these claims, stating that the film's plot is original.
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