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{{Short description|2025 film by Dhinakaran Sivalingam}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Bottle Radha
| image = Bottle Radha.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Dhinakaran Sivalingam
| writer = Dhinakaran Sivalingam
| producer = [[Pa. Ranjith]]<br />T. N. Arunbalaji
| starring = {{ubl
| [[Guru Somasundaram]]
| [[Sanchana Natarajan]]
| [[John Vijay]]
}}
| cinematography = Roopesh Shaji
| editing = E. Sangathamizhan
| music = [[Sean Roldan]]
| studio = {{ubl|
[[Neelam Productions]]
|Balloon Pictures
}}
| distributor = Generous Entertainments
| released = {{Film date|2023|11|04|[[Dharamshala International Film Festival]]|2025|01|24|India|df=yes}}
| runtime = 146 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bottle Radha |url=https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=MDMwMzE3MDEyMDI1MDAwMTI= |website=Central Board of Film Certification}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Bottle Radha''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy drama film]] written and directed by Dhinakaran Sivalingam, and produced by [[Pa. Ranjith]] under [[Neelam Productions]] in association with T. N. Arunbalaji of Balloon Pictures.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-06-24 |title=Guru Somasundaram to headline Bottle Radha |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/24/guru-somasundaram-to-headline-bottle-radha |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The film stars [[Guru Somasundaram]] and [[Sanchana Natarajan]] as the lead actors alongside [[John Vijay]], [[Lollu Sabha Maaran]], Merku Thodarchi Malai Antony, Pari Elavazhagan, Anbarasi and others in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-01 |title=Silambarasan, Arya Release Teaser Of Guru Somasundaram-starrer Bottle Radha |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/silambarasan-arya-release-teaser-of-guru-somasundaram-starrer-bottle-radha-article-111408737 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> The technical team consists of cinematographer Roopesh Shaji, editor E. Sangathamizhan, and music composer [[Sean Roldan]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-01 |title=Guru Somasundaram's 'Bottle Radha' teaser |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/guru-somasundarams-bottle-radha-teaser/articleshow/111409413.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703162225/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/guru-somasundarams-bottle-radha-teaser/articleshow/111409413.cms |archive-date=3 July 2024 |access-date=2024-11-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

''Bottle Radha'' was screened on 4 November 2023 in the [[Dharamshala International Film Festival]]. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 24 January 2025.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=2024-12-18 |title=Bottle Radha gets new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/18/bottle-radha-gets-new-release-date |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
Radha Mani is a [[Bricklayer|mason]] by profession, but a raging alcoholic for almost throughout the day. His wife Anjalam, and two children are the ones who bear the brunt of his addiction, and their lower-class life only adds to their woes. But when Radha finds himself in a rehabilitation and de-addiction centre one day, his frustrations only build up to be relieved from place.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-07-01 |title=Bottle Radha Teaser: Dangers of alcoholism conveyed through humour |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/01/bottle-radha-teaser-dangers-of-alcoholism-conveyed-through-humour |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Guru Somasundaram]] as Radha Mani
*[[Sanchana Natarajan]] as Anjalam
*[[John Vijay]] as Ashokan
*[[Lollu Sabha Maaran]]
*Merku Thodarchi Malai Antony
*Pari Elavazhagan
*Arumugavel
*Abhi Ramaiyah
*J.P. Kumar
*K.S. Karuna Prasad
*Malathi Ashok Nawin
*Suhasini Sanjeev
*Siranjivi
*Oviyar Sow. Senthil
*Naveen George Thomas
*Aneesha
*Madhavi Raj
*Kaala Kumar
*Anbarasi
*Shegar Narayana
}}

== Production ==
On 24 June 2024, [[Neelam Productions]] unveiled their next venture titled ''Bottle Radha'' by debutant director Dhinakaran Sivalingam having [[Guru Somasundaram]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-06-25 |title=Guru Somasundaram to headline 'Bottle Radha' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Jun/25/guru-somasundaram-to-headline-bottle-radha-3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113051248/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Jun/25/guru-somasundaram-to-headline-bottle-radha-3 |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> and [[Sanchana Natarajan]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=2023-11-20 |title='Acting is a gamble', says actor Sanchana Natarajan |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/Nov/20/acting-isa-gamble-says-actorsanchana-natarajan-2634389.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205015430/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/nov/20/acting-isa-gamble-says-actorsanchana-natarajan-2634389.html |archive-date=5 December 2023 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> in the lead roles.<ref name=":1" /> The film is produced by T. N. Arunbalaji under his Balloon Pictures banner in association with [[Neelam Productions]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-25 |title=Pa Ranjith to produce Guru Somasundaram's 'Bottle Radha' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pa-ranjith-to-produce-guru-somasundarams-bottle-radha/article68331132.ece |access-date=2024-11-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-[[Malayalam]] language [[bilingual]] film<ref name=":2" /> also includes an ensemble cast composed of [[John Vijay]], [[Lollu Sabha Maaran]], Merku Thodarchi Malai Antony, Pari Elavazhagan, Arumugavel, Abhi Ramaiyah, J.P. Kumar, K.S. Karuna Prasad, Malathi Ashok Nawin, Suhasini Sanjeev, Siranjivi, Oviyar Sow. Senthil, Naveen George Thomas, Aneesha, Madhavi Raj, Kaala Kumar, Anbarasi and Shegar Narayana in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-01 |title='Bottle Radha' teaser: Guru Somasundaram drinks to forget he's a drunkard in Pa Ranjith's next production |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bottle-radha-teaser-guru-somasundaram-drinks-to-forget-hes-a-drunkard-in-pa-ranjiths-next-production/article68355345.ece |access-date=2024-11-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bottle Radha release date: Guru Somasundaram-Sanchana Natrajan's drama to hit theatres soon |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bottle-radha-release-date-guru-somasundaram-sanchana-natrajans-drama-to-hit-theatres-soon/1cf36b59ad276 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113052745/https://www.ottplay.com/news/bottle-radha-release-date-guru-somasundaram-sanchana-natrajans-drama-to-hit-theatres-soon/1cf36b59ad276 |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The technical team consists of cinematographer Roopesh Shaji, editor E. Sangathamizhan, and music composer [[Sean Roldan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-24 |title=Guru Somasundaram's next backed by Pa Ranjith titled Bottle Radha |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/guru-somasundarams-next-backed-by-pa-ranjith-titled-bottle-radha-791744 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Bottle Radha
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Sean Roldan]]
| released = {{Start date|2025|01|23}}
| length = {{Duration|m=18|s=02}}
| language = Tamil
| label = [[Think Music|Think Music India]]
| producer = Sean Roldan
| prev_title = [[Parari (Tamil film)|Parari]]
| prev_year = 2024
| year = 2025
| next_title = [[Tourist Family]]
| next_year = 2025
| misc = {{singles
|name = Bottle Radha
|type = soundtrack
|single1 = Yov Bottle-U
|single1date = 22 July 2024
|single2 = En Vanam
|single2date = 21 November 2024
|single3 = Naa Naa Kudikaran
|single3date = 3 December 2024
}}
}}
{{External media|audio1={{YouTube|xa126kxO7AA|Bottle Radha - Jukebox}}}}

The soundtrack and background is composed by [[Sean Roldan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bottle Radha {{!}} Song - Yov Bottle - U |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/bottle-radha-song-yov-bottle-u/videoshow/111950858.cms |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The audio rights were acquired by [[Think Music]]. The first single "Yov Bottle-U" was released on 22 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-07-22 |title=Pa Ranjith unveils Yov Bottle-U song from Bottle Radha |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/22/pa-ranjith-unveils-yov-bottle-u-song-from-bottle-radha |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113052559/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/22/pa-ranjith-unveils-yov-bottle-u-song-from-bottle-radha |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The second single "En Vanam" released on 21 November 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-11-21 |title=Bottle Radha Second Single: 'En Vanam' pictures the regrets of the male lead |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/21/bottle-radha-second-single-en-vanam-pictures-the-regrets-of-the-male-lead |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The third single "Naa Naa Kudikaran" released on 3 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-12-03 |title='Naa Naa Kudikaran' from Guru Somasundaram's Bottle Radha out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/03/naa-naa-kudikaran-from-guru-somasundarams-bottle-radha-out |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

{{Soundtrack
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 18:02
| title1 = Naa Naa Kudikaran
| length1 = 3:24
| lyrics1 = [[Arivu]]
| extra1 = [[Arivu]]
| title2 = Yov Bottle - U
| length2 = 3:33
| lyrics2 = Bakkiyam Shankar
| extra2 = Gana Balamurugan, Gana Chella Muthu, Gana Apelow
| title3 = En Vanam
| length3 = 4:11
| lyrics3 = Uma Devi
| extra3 = [[Sean Roldan]]
| title4 = Thanniyila Kirukku
| length4 = 3:01
| lyrics4 = Ramesh Vaidya
| extra4 = Gana Apelow
| title5 = Punnagai Kalam
| length5 = 3:53
| lyrics5 = Thanikodi
| extra5 = [[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]
}}

== Release ==
=== Premiere ===
The film had its world premiere at [[Dharamshala International Film Festival|12th Dharamshala International Film Festival]] on 4 November 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 November 2023 |title=Dharamshala International Film Festival Is Back With A Bang |url=https://www.outlooktraveller.com/whats-new/dharamshala-international-film-festival-is-back-with-a-bang |website=Outlook Traveller}}</ref>

=== Theatrical ===
''Bottle Radha'' is scheduled to release in theatres on 24 January 2025.<ref name=":3" /> Earlier it was scheduled for 20 December 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-10-30 |title=Gurusomasundaram's Bottle Radha gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/30/gurusomasundarams-bottle-radha-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-30 |title=Guru Somasundaram's 'Bottle Radha' to release on THIS date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/guru-somasundarams-bottle-radha-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/114779439.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113120452/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/guru-somasundarams-bottle-radha-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/114779439.cms |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=2024-11-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film received a U/A Certificate from the [[Central Board of Film Certification]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=2024-11-18 |title=Guru Somasundaram starrer Bottle Radha certified U/A |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/18/guru-somasundaram-starrer-bottle-radha-certified-ua |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
''Bottle Radha'' is set to begin streaming on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]] from 21 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2025-02-18 |title=Bottle Radha gets an OTT release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Feb/18/bottle-radha-gets-an-ott-release-date |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
Avinash Ramachandran of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Despite the predictability, what really holds this movie together is the strong performances by Guru Somasundaram, Sanchana Natarajan, and John Vijay."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Bottle Radha movie review: Guru Somasundaram, Sanchana Natarajan shoulder a message-heavy but pertinent film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bottle-radha-movie-review-guru-somasundaram-sanchana-natarajan-shoulder-a-message-heavy-but-pertinent-film-9797752/ |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Anusha Sundar of ''[[OTTPlay]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Bottle Radha is a decent drama that is equipped with highlighting performances. The film takes a win when it does not slide to become preachy, but also carries a noble message said in a subtle yet dramatic way."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bottle Radha Review: Guru Somasundaram’s drama is decent but fizzy in parts |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/bottle-radha-movie-review-guru-somasundarams-drama-powers-through-with-decent-execution-performances-but-gets-fizzy-in-parts/faef2ffe98474 |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>

Abhinav Subramanian of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Bottle Radha exists in an awkward space between social tract and cinema — its documentary-like fidelity to addiction’s realities and institutional reform sits uneasily alongside its dramatic ambitions."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bottle Radha Movie Review : A message in search of a movie |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bottle-radha/movie-review/117463116.cms |access-date=2025-01-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Prashanth Vallavan of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' wrote "''Bottle Radha'' is a sincere effort to dissect the mechanism and destructive force of addiction, built through several impressive elements brought together by the director. However, we don’t connect with Radha Mani as much as we pity or empathise with him."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vallavan |first=Prashanth |date=2025-01-24 |title=Bottle Radha Movie Review: This message in a bottle drowns in didacticism |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2025/Jan/24/bottle-radha-movie-review-this-message-in-a-bottle-drowns-in-didacticism |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt29998414}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2023 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]
[[Category:Films produced by Pa. Ranjith]]

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