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{{Short description|2006 film by Bhaskar}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Bommarillu
| image = Bommarillu poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]]
| producer = [[Dil Raju]]
| writer = {{plainlist|
*Bhaskar
*[[Abburi Ravi]] {{small|(Dialogues)}}
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Siddharth (actor)|
Siddharth]]
*[[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia]]
*[[Prakash Raj]]
*[[Jayasudha]]
}}
| music = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| cinematography = [[Vijay C Chakravarthy]]
| editing = [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]]
| studio = [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]]
| distributor = Sri Venkateswara Creations
| released = {{Film date|2006|8|9|df=y}}
| runtime = 168 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR|6 [[crore]]|link=yes}}<ref name="Hindu_Trade" />
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|50 crore}}<ref name="Hindu_Trade" />
}}
'''''Bommarillu''''' ({{translation|House of Dolls}}) ({{Audio|Pronunciation of Bommarillu in Telugu.oga|pronunciation}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed and co-written by [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]] in his directorial debut, and produced by [[Dil Raju]]. The film stars [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]], [[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia]], [[Prakash Raj]] and [[Jayasudha]]. The film primarily revolves around the relationship between a father and son, in which the father's excessive concern for his son, and interference in his life, leads to the latter harbouring bitterness towards his overbearing father. The cinematography was handled by [[Vijay C. Kumar]] and editing done by [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]]. The music for the film was composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]], whose soundtrack of the film received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Audio Review : Bommarillu – Something for everybody|url=http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8514/0/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012230640/http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8514/0/|archive-date=2007-10-12|access-date=2007-10-18|website=Musicindiaonline.com}}</ref>

The film opened to Indian audiences on 9 August 2006. On its way to winning state honours and rave reviews, the film went on to win several [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]] among other prominent awards and was one of the [[List of Telugu films of 2006|highest grossing Telugu films]] of that year. Following the film's [[box office]] success, it was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Santosh Subramaniam]]'' (2008), in [[Bengali language|Bengali]] as ''[[Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (2008 film)|Bhalobasa Bhalobasa]]'' (2008), and in [[Hindi]] as ''[[It's My Life (film)|It's My Life]]'' (2020). Although it was remade in Bengali, the film was also dubbed in that language as ''Ki Likhi Tomay.''

==Plot==
Aravind is a father who strives to provide his children more than what they ask for, often overriding their choices. Aravind's youngest son, Siddharth aka Siddhu, however, does not want to be controlled as such. He makes himself a point that two crucial aspects of his life—career and life partner—shall be chosen by him alone. One fine morning, Aravind asks Siddhu if he would join their construction company. Siddhu who desires to start his own company, politely asks for a more time lying that he is yet to finish a course. The following week, Aravind gets Siddhu engaged to Subbalakshmi without his consent. Subbalakshmi, like Siddhu, is also a child whos life is micromanaged by her father. Much to the dismay of Siddhu, she doesn't seem to mind it.

When contemplating his options at a temple, Siddhu accidentally meets Haasini and is attracted to her energetic nature and cheerfulness. The couple begins to meet regularly. As the days go by, Siddhu grows to admire the ever-friendly Hasini as someone who does what she loves and he discovers many small things which make him happy to be in her company. Soon he realizes that he has fallen in love with her.

Alongside this, Siddhu applies for a bank loan to start his own construction company. When his love for Haasini deepens, he proposes to her while also confessing that he is engaged to Subbalakshmi against his wishes. On learning this, Haasini, though dejected for a while, comes back to him a few days later. She advises Siddhu to break off his engagement, indirectly accepting his proposal. At this juncture, the ecstatic Siddhu is seen by a furious Aravind. On being admonished by Aravind back home, Siddhu expresses his disinterest in marrying Subbulakshmi. When asked for a reason to like Haasini, Siddhu replies that if they let Haasini stay with their family for a week, all their questions shall be answered. He also convinces Haasini to stay at his house after lying to her father, Kanaka Rao that she is going on a college tour.

When Haasini is introduced to Siddhu's family, she gets a lukewarm welcome. As she settles down, they begin to like her. Haasini finds it difficult to adapt to the living habits of the authoritarian Aravind's household but stays for Siddhu's sake. Meanwhile, Aravind reprimands Siddhu when he finds out about his bank loan and career plan, only to further enrage Siddhu. During this phase, Siddhu and Haasini begin to grow apart owing to the tensions in the house.

One day, the family attends a wedding where Haasini cheers up the ceremony with her joyous nature. Coincidentally, Kanaka Rao who happens to be around recognizes Siddhu as the drunken young man whom he encountered on an earlier occasion. Haasini realizes her father's presence and quickly exits to avoid his attention. After saving their face, Siddhu admonishes Haasini for her antics at the wedding. The sullen Haasini moves out of the house saying that she does not find Siddhu the same and that she cannot put on an act if she continues her stay in the house. After getting back to her home, she rebuilds the trust her father has in her while Siddhu is left forlorn. Siddhu's mother, Lakshmi confronts Aravind on Siddhu's choices and wants. In the process, Siddhu opens up his heart, leaving Aravind to repent on his overprotectiveness. Siddhu requests Subbulakshmi and her parents to call off the marriage. While they relent, Aravind tries to convince Kanaka Rao about Siddhu and Haasini's love. When Kanaka Rao disapproves, Aravind suggests to let Siddhu stay with them for a week. After a week's stay, Kanaka Rao is convinced, letting the couple unite.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]] as Siddharth "Siddhu"
* [[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia]] as Haasini Rao
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Addala Aravind, Siddhu's father
* [[Jayasudha]] as Lakshmi, Siddhu's mother
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Kanaka Rao, Haasini's father
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Satti, Siddhu's servant
* [[Satya Krishnan]] as Siddhu's sister-in-law
* [[Sudeepa Pinky]] as Siddhu's sister
* [[Dharmavarapu Subramanyam]] as Kismat Kumar
* Surekha Vani as Siddhu's elder sister
* [[Chitram Seenu]] as Kedimangina Sreenu, Siddhu's friend
* [[Vijay Sai]] as Vamsi, Siddhu's friend
* [[Ravi Varma (actor)|Ravi Varma]] as Ravi, Siddhu's friend
* [[Neha Bamb]] as Subbalaxmi, Siddhu's fiancée
* Bill Bitra as Chintu
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Loan Officer
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Subbalaxmi's father
* [[Chalapathi Rao]] as Vamsi's father
* Venkata Sriram as Gautham, Siddhu's brother
* [[Saptagiri (actor)|Saptagiri]] as Haasini's lover
* [[Stunt Silva]] as College student
* [[Raghunatha Reddy]]
* Shobi (special appearance in "Kani Ippudu")
{{colend}}

==Production==

===Development===
Prior to ''Bommarillu'', [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]] assisted [[Dil Raju]] in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films such as ''[[Arya (2004 film)|Arya]]'' (2004) and ''[[Bhadra (2005 film)|Bhadra]]'' (2005). On the sets of the film ''Arya'', Raju offered Bhaskar a film to direct. On the sets of ''Bhadra'', Bhaskar narrated the story to Raju and the saga began.<ref name="rediff1">{{cite web|website=Rediff.com |first=Radhika |last=Rajamani |access-date=2007-10-15 |title=The man behind Telugu hit Bommarillu |url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/06bomma.htm}}</ref> Thus, ''Bommarillu'' became the first directorial venture for Bhaskar.<ref name="rediff1" /> In an interview, he said that the story for the film began taking shape in as early as 1997 when he wrote about a father and a son's relationship. However, when the plans of making the film arose, an element of love between the protagonists was added. In the interview, he said that the script, to an extent, is autobiographical.<ref name="rediff1" /> He cites personal examples of some scenes from the film such as the choice of clothes for ''Siddhu'' by ''Aravind'', the head-bump between the lead actors and ''Lakshmi'' singing in the kitchen.<ref name="ID_PostMortem">{{cite web|title=Postmortem — Bommarillu by Bhaskar|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/postmortem/bommarillu.html|access-date=2007-10-16|website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref>

In an interview, [[Vijay C Chakravarthy]], the [[cinematography|cinematographer]] for the film, said that Dil Raju offered him the position in November 2005. For the film, Vijay said that he made use of [[Arriflex 435]] camera and Hawk lenses.<ref name="ID_PostMortem" /> In another interview, Bhaskar said working with [[Abburi Ravi]], his co-writer, was unique. They used to converse in a closed room with a voice recorder, allowing the dialogues in the script to be natural. He also heaped praise on [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]], the film's [[Film editing|editor]]. After filming, the length of the film reel came to {{convert|16200|ft|m}} which amounted to a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes. The presence of Marthand brought this down to {{convert|15100|ft|m}}. This meant a reduction in the runtime by 25 minutes.<ref name="ID_PostMortem" />

===Casting===
The choice of [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]] was because of the sheer relevance to the character in real life. However, they finalized the choice of the actor only after the script was ready.<ref name="rediff1"/><ref name="hinduhome">{{cite news|last=Narasimhan |first=M. L. |access-date=2007-10-15 |title=Home, Sweet Home? |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/07/07/stories/2006070701540200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070706011249/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/07/07/stories/2006070701540200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-07-06 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2006-07-07}}</ref> The choice of [[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia]] was based on her natural vivacity in real life. This and her eyes, according to Bhaskar, made her an obvious choice for her character.<ref name="rediff1"/> More so, she liked the one line story that Raju told and also a few scenes that he narrated to her. She immediately liked the character and consented for the role.<ref>{{cite news|first=K. Sangeetha |last=Devi |access-date=2007-10-15 |title=''Bommarillu'' was a surprise |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/08/19/stories/2006081902140100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018204807/http://hindu.com/mp/2006/08/19/stories/2006081902140100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-10-18 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2006-08-19}}</ref> The fact that her co-actor, Siddharth and she acted earlier together in ''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]'' (2003), made them more comfortable to work with. The camaraderie that the lead actors shared during the filming, added to their good performances.<ref>{{cite web|website=Indiaglitz.com |title=''Bommarillu'' Audio CD Launch |access-date=2007-10-15 |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/gallery/Events/10128.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=Musicindiaonline.com |access-date=2007-10-16 |title=Siddharth and I are good friends |url=http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8514/3/actors/2798/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011031332/http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8514/3/actors/2798/ |archive-date=2007-10-11}}</ref> The choice of [[Prakash Raj]] was easy as he befitted the character he portrayed while, [[Jayasudha]] was persuaded to play the role of the lead actor's mother.<ref name="rediff1"/> [[Savitha Reddy]] rendered the voice for Genelia's character in the film.{{cn|date=July 2021}}

=== Filming ===
The shooting of the film took about three and a half months.<ref name="ID_PostMortem" /> The palatial house where the entire family stayed in the film is part of Ramanaidu Studios at Nanakramguda, [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]]. Several modifications were done by the art director, Prakash.<ref name="hinduhome"/> A couple of the songs were shot in a montage, another couple in [[Frankfurt am Main]] and other places in Germany and one song each in this house set and at a temple in [[Kakinada]].<ref name="hinduhome"/>

==Soundtrack==
{{Main|Bommarillu (soundtrack)}}
For the film's music and soundtrack, Raju renewed his previous association (''Arya'' and ''Bhadra'') with [[Devi Sri Prasad]].<ref name="hinduhome"/> Siddharth sung one of the tracks from this film.<ref>{{cite web|website=MusicIndiaOnline.com |title=Movie Preview : Bommarillu |access-date=2007-10-16 |url=http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8514/2/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012230650/http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8514/2/ |archive-date=2007-10-12}}</ref> The film has seven songs composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]] with the lyrics primarily penned by [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]], Ravi Kumar Bhaskarabhatla, Kulasekhar and [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Musicindiaonline.com |title=Bommarillu (2006) – Music India Online |access-date=2007-10-18 |url=http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/telugu/s/movie_name.8514/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012035405/http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/telugu/s/movie_name.8514/ |archive-date=2007-10-12}}</ref> The audio of the film released nationwide on 21 June 2006.<ref>{{cite web|website=IndiaGlitz.com |title=''Bommarillu'' Audio Launch |access-date=2007-10-18 |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/gallery/Events/10085.html}}</ref> A repository of Indian songs has recommended the feel-good soundtracks to the audiences.<ref>{{cite web|website=Musicindiaonline.com |title=Audio Review : Bommarillu – Something for everybody |access-date=2007-10-18 |url=http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8514/0/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012230640/http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8514/0/ |archive-date=2007-10-12}}</ref>
==Release==
''Bommarillu'' was released worldwide with 72 prints. Owing to the success of the film, the number of reels grew to about hundred.{{cn|date=July 2021}} It collected a distributors share of {{INR}}5 crore in its opening week in India.{{cn|date=July 2021}} Released in six major metros in the United States, the film collected $73,200 (then approximately {{INR}}0.3 crore) within the first four days of screening.{{cn|date=July 2021}} A September 2006 survey done in the United States by a popular entertainment portal revealed that the film was watched by an Indian [[expatriate]] population of 65,000, which generated a revenue of {{INR}}3 crore at that time.{{cn|date=July 2021}} A cumulative gross revenue for the film was reported to be as {{INR}}25 crore including {{INR}}3.5 crore from overseas, the largest for any Telugu film at that time. This film had given Siddarth stardom in Telugu cinema.<ref name="Hindu_Trade">{{cite news|access-date=2007-10-17 |first=M. L. |last=Narasimhan |title=A few hits and many flops |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/12/29/stories/2006122901630100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070103213349/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/12/29/stories/2006122901630100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-01-03 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2006-12-29}}</ref>

== Reception ==

===Critical reception===
The film received critical acclaim right for the story and the performances. One entertainment portal suggests the film to the entire family. It goes on to applaud [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]], [[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia]] and [[Prakash Raj]], the three prime actors from the film for their performances.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2007-10-18 |website=Indiaglitz.com |title=Bommarillu — A feel good family entertainer |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/8182.html}}</ref> Similar reviews were voiced out by other such portals, many of which pointing out no real flaws from the film.<ref>{{cite web|website=Greatandhra.com |title=Finest Tollywood Film That Can Bang Box Offices |first=Sira |last=Sai |url=http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/2006/bommarillu_review.php |access-date=2007-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022084226/http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/2006/bommarillu_review.php |archive-date=2007-10-22 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |website=Apunkachoice.com |title=Bommarillu' A Fabulous Film |first=P |last=Sreekumaran |url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/movies/mov807/bommarillu-review.html |access-date=2007-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116221201/http://www.apunkachoice.com/movies/mov807/bommarillu-review.html |archive-date=16 January 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

''Hourdose'' reviewed it by stating "‘Bommarillu’ is a pure example of a director's faith in his script and his screenplay. All the wonderful performances of the lead cast and some nice talent from the crew made the film a grand success. This film is surely one of the most well-written and innovative films that Tollywood has produced in recent years."<ref>{{cite web |website=Hindu.com |title=10 reasons why to watch "Bommarillu" |url=http://www.hourdose.com/10-reasons-watch-bommarillu/ |access-date=23 November 2014 |archive-date=18 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118192613/http://www.hourdose.com/10-reasons-watch-bommarillu/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Controversies ==
The film had its own share of controversies. A news report showcased the omnipresent [[piracy]] in the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film industry by quoting the cheap prices at which the film was being sold.<ref>{{cite web |first=Sangeetha K. |last=Devi |access-date=2007-10-18 |website=Hindu.com |title=For a few "cheap" thrills |url=http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/mp/2007/06/07/stories/2007060750010100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018195109/http://thehindujobs.com/thehindu/mp/2007/06/07/stories/2007060750010100.htm |archive-date=18 October 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The film's lead actor, Siddharth even went on to request the audiences to buy the original audio CD.{{cn|date=July 2021}} The film's producer, Dil Raju, ensured a special code on each distributed print to track piracy with a warning for copyright violation which would incur a fine or a jail term.<ref>{{cite web|website=Yahoo! India |access-date=2007-10-18 |title=Dil Raju warns against piracy |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/060804/125/66fm5.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070310153450/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/060804/125/66fm5.html |archive-date=2007-03-10}}</ref>

In April 2007, a case of copyright infringement was filed on the film's producer and director that prompted a court to stall the screening of the film. The allegation pointed out that the film was made based on a compilation of short stories that was released in 1997.<ref>{{cite news|title=Screening of Telugu film ''Bommarillu'' stopped |access-date=2007-10-18 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/14/stories/2007041412470400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070420010352/http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/14/stories/2007041412470400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-04-20 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2007-04-14}}</ref>

== Remakes ==
Jayasudha's efforts to remake this film in [[Hindi]] with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Abhishek Bachchan]] were unsuccessful. A Hindi remake of the film titled ''[[It's My Life (film)|It's My Life]]'' was started by [[Boney Kapoor]] in 2007, and scenes were shot with [[Harman Baweja]] and Genelia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/No-bones-about-Bommarillu/articleshow/2976419.cms|title=No bones about Bommarillu|work=Times of India|date=24 April 2008|access-date=29 July 2021}}</ref> The film remained unreleased for over a decade,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Harman-caused-delay-Boney/articleshow/5880591.cms|title=Harman caused delay: Boney|work=Times of India|first=Subhash K|last=Jha|date=2 May 2010|access-date=29 July 2021}}</ref> before having a direct-to-television premiere on 29 November 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|others=PTI|date=2020-11-05|title='It's My Life': Genelia D'Souza and Harman Baweja's film to have direct-to-TV release|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-my-life-genelia-dsouza-and-harman-bawejas-film-to-have-direct-to-tv-release/article33028989.ece|access-date=2020-11-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and [[Odia language|Odia]] languages under the titles ''[[Santosh Subramaniam]]'',<ref>{{cite news|last=Rangarajan|first=Malathi|date=2007-08-31|title=Another from Telugu|location=Chennai, India|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/08/31/stories/2007083151240400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071019023342/http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/08/31/stories/2007083151240400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-10-19|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2007-10-14}}</ref> ''[[Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (2008 film)|Bhalobasa Bhalobasa]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tollynewz.com/newz/1-tollynewz/82-most-expensive-bengali-movie-.html |title=Most expensive Bengali movie |publisher=www.tollynewz.com |access-date=2009-02-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022053948/http://tollynewz.com/newz/1-tollynewz/82-most-expensive-bengali-movie-.html |archive-date=22 October 2008 }}</ref> and ''[[Dream Girl (2009 film)|Dream Girl]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?title=Dream%20Girl&artid=hPgGyGfUBrI=&type= |title=Dream Girl |publisher=expressbuzz.com |access-date=2009-02-10 |date=2008-12-05 |last=Chakra |first=Shyamhari }}{{dead link|date=May 2017|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> respectively, in 2008 and 2009.

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Award
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
|rowspan=7|[[Nandi Awards of 2006| 2006 Nandi Awards]]
|[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|First Best Feature Film]]
| [[Dil Raju]]
|{{won}}
|rowspan=7|<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.greenmangos.net/Awards/nandi_awards.aspx|title= Nandi Awards of year 2006|publisher= greenmangos.net|access-date= 8 April 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121029010800/http://greenmangos.net/Awards/nandi_awards.aspx|archive-date= 29 October 2012|url-status= dead}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
|-
|[[Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director|Best First Film of a Director]]
| [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]]
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| [[Prakash Raj]]
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer|Best Screenplay]]
| [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]]
| {{won}}
|-
|[[Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer|Best Dialogue Writer]]
| [[Abburi Ravi]]
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Nandi Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist|Best Female Dubbing Artist]]
| [[Savitha Reddy]]
|{{won}}
|-
| [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury]]
| [[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia]]
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan=10|[[54th Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu|Best Film]]
| [[Dil Raju]]
|{{won}}
|rowspan=10|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiainteracts.in/gossip/2007/08/08/2483/54th-Filmfare-Awards-South-Winners/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304215921/http://indiainteracts.in/gossip/2007/08/08/2483/54th-Filmfare-Awards-South-Winners/|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2016|title=54th Filmfare Awards South Winners|access-date=23 June 2020}}</ref><br /><ref name=tc>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movietidbits/filmfareawards_aug0407.php |title=Movies : Movie Tidbits : Filmfare Awards presented |publisher=Telugucinema.com |access-date=2011-09-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130015438/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movietidbits/filmfareawards_aug0407.php |archive-date=30 January 2010 }}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite web|website=Indiaglitz.com |access-date=2007-10-14 |title=54th Filmfare Awards highlights - 1 |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/32850.html}}</ref>
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu|Best Director]]
|[[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]]
|{{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor]]
|[[Siddharth Narayan|Siddharth]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress]]
| [[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia]]
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu|Best Supporting Actor]]
|[[Prakash Raj]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Best Supporting Actress]]
|[[Jayasudha]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu|Best Music Director]]
| [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
|{{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu|Best Lyricist]]
|[[Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar|Bhaskarabhatla]] - "Bommanu Geesthe"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Telugu|Best Male Playback Singer]]
|[[Siddharth Narayan|Siddharth]] - "Apudo Ipudo"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Telugu|Best Female Playback Singer]]
|[[Gopika Poornima]] - "Bommanu Geesthe"
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan=4|[[Santosham Film Awards]]
|[[Santosham Best Film Award |Best Film ]]
| [[Dil Raju]]
|{{won}}
|rowspan=4|<ref>{{cite web |title=Santosham awards function in Sharjah |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/santoshamawards-dubai.html |website=[[Idlebrain.com]] |date=30 November 2007}}</ref>
|-
|[[Santosham Best Actress Award |Best Actress ]]
| [[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Lyricst
|[[Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar|Bhaskarabhatla]] - "Bommanu Geesthe"
|{{won}}
|-
|}

==Home media==
The DVD version of the film was released on 4 June 2007<ref name="iTalkies">{{cite web |website=iTalkies.com |title=''Bommarillu'' DVD |access-date=2007-10-18 |url=http://www.italkies.com/MovieDetails.aspx?MovieID=bc6e988a-c3e8-4232-8611-47473a2dc16f |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713064634/http://www.italkies.com/MovieDetails.aspx?MovieID=bc6e988a-c3e8-4232-8611-47473a2dc16f |archive-date=13 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and distributed by ''I Dream Dvd'' internationally.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2007-10-13 |url=http://www.andhravilas.com/movienews.asp?id=6105 |title=RK FILMS distributors bagged overseas rights of Bommarillu movie |website=Andhravilas.com}}</ref> It is available in [[Aspect ratio (image)#16:9 standard|16:9]] [[Anamorphic widescreen]], [[Dolby Digital#Dolby Digital Surround EX|Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]], [[Progressive scan|progressive]] 24 [[Frame rate|FPS]], [[widescreen]] and [[NTSC]] format.<ref name="iTalkies"/><ref>{{cite web |website=Cincinnati Library |access-date=2007-10-18 |title=''Bommarillu'' - Library Catalog Cincinnati Library |url=http://catalog.cincinnatilibrary.org/uhtbin/ckey/1711426 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721110655/http://catalog.cincinnatilibrary.org/uhtbin/ckey/1711426 |archive-date=21 July 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0843326|Bommarillu}}
*{{Rotten Tomatoes|https://rtv2-production-2-6.rottentomatoes.com/m/bommarillu/|Bommarillu}}

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