Bougainville is a Malayalam psychological crime thriller released in 2024. Directed by Amal Neerad, who wrote the screenplay with Lajo Jose, the film is produced by Amal Neerad Productions and Udaya Pictures. It has a talented cast, including Jyotirmayi, Kunchko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, Sharaf U Din, Veena Nandakumar and Srinda. Inspired by Lajo Jose’s 2019 novel Ruthinte Lokam, the film marks Jyotirmayi’s acting comeback after a gap of 11 years.
Bougainvillea Movie Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Amal Neerad |
| Written by | Lajo Jose, Amal Neerad |
| Based on | Ruthinte Lokam by Lajo Jose |
| Produced by | Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban |
| Starring | Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil |
| Cinematography | Anend C. Chandran |
| Edited by | Vivek Harshan |
| Music by | Sushin Shyam |
| Production Companies | Amal Neerad Productions, Udaya Pictures |
| Distributed by | A & A Release |
| Release Date | 17 October 2024 |
| Running Time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹20 crore |
| Box Office | ₹27.65 crore |
Bougainvillea: Cast & Crew
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Fahadh Faasil | ACP David Koshy IPS |
| Kunchacko Boban | Dr. Royce Thomas |
| Jyothirmayi | Reethu / Esther Emmanuel |
| Veena Nandakumar | Meera Yasodhara, criminologist |
| Jinu Joseph | Dr. Manu Philip |
| Sharaf U Dheen | Biju |
| Srinda | Rema, Biju’s wife |
| Nisthar Sait | Devassy |
| Shobi Thilakan | CI Suresh Rajan |
| Vijilesh Karayad | Art gallery Manager |
| Athira Patel | Chhaya Karthikeyan |
| Varsha Ramesh | – |
| Geethi Sangeetha | – |
Bougainvillea Box Office Collection Worldwide
| Details | Figures (in Rs Crores) |
|---|---|
| India Net Collections | 12.35 |
| India Gross Collections | 14.4 |
| KBO (Malayalam Net Box Office Collections) | 12.35 |
| Day 1 Collections | 3.3 |
| Day 2 Collections | 2.25 |
| Day 3 Collections | 2.85 |
| Day 4 Collections | 3.05 |
| Day 5 Collections | 0.90 |
Bougainvillea: Plot & Storyline
Royce and Rithu are a loving couple with two children, but their life takes a tragic turn when Rithu loses her memory after a terrible accident. As they try to rebuild their lives, Rithu becomes involved in an enigmatic investigation led by ACP David Koshy, who is investigating the mysterious disappearance of tourists in Kerala. With Rithu as the prime suspect, Royce must navigate a complex web of suspicion and uncover the truth while helping his wife regain her lost memories. Inspired by the novel “Ruthinte Lokam”, this gripping story explores themes of love, faith and the search for identity amid chaos.
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#Bougainvillea is a slow-paced psychological thriller with good 1st half & decent 2nd half. Kubo & Jyothirmayi deliver superb performances, while Sushin's music elevates the film’s mood. Although FAFA doesn’t have much to do, his presence more appeal to film. Despite a somewhat… pic.twitter.com/MhkS2bZI6L
— Forum Reelz (@ForumReelz) October 17, 2024
Bougainvillea Review: Amal Neerad’s ‘Bougainvillea’ – A Gripping Psychological Thriller
After the hit Bhishma Parvam in 2022, director Amal Neerad is back with Bougainvillea, exploring the world of psychological thrillers. Starring Kunchko Boban and Jyotirmayi, the film opens with stunning visuals and gradually unfolds a mysterious plot centered around Rithu (played by Jyotirmayi), who constantly paints bougainvillea flowers.
The first part of the script feels a bit slow, as it takes a lot of time to establish the characters. However, the pace picks up in the second half and works well. The introduction of characters and their behavior feels natural with realistic dialogues and interactions. Kunchko Boban’s character could have been developed more, as it lacked depth. Script, Lajo Jose and R.J. Also written by the director. Murugan is decent but could have been stronger.
A Complicated Story with Some Flaws
Based on Lajo Jose’s novel Ruthinte Lokum, the story follows a character suffering from amnesia who becomes part of a police investigation. Aamal Nirad does a great job of creating suspense and keeping the audience engaged, but the second half of the film loses some steam. Even with predictable plot twists, the film stands out thanks to its strong action scenes, smooth editing and creative cinematography.
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| India Today | 3/5 |
| Times of India | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
