Biskoth

Biskoth (transl. Biscuit) is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language parody film based on the American comedy titled Bedtime Stories. Biskoth is written, produced and directed by R. Kannan,[2] under the banner Masala Pix. The film stars Santhanam and Tara Alisha whilst Sowcar Janaki, Anandaraj, Motta Rajendran and Aadukalam Naren play supporting roles.[3] The music for the film is composed by Radhan,[4] whilst cinematography and editing are handled by Shanmuga Sundaram and RK Selva, respectively. The plot was heavily inspired on 2008 American fantasy comedy film Bedtime Stories.

Biskoth
Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. Kannan
Written byR. Kannan
Based onBedtime Stories
Produced byR. Kannan
StarringSanthanam
CinematographyN. Shanmuga Sundaram
Edited byR. K. Selva
Music byRadhan
Production
companies
Masala Pix
M.K.R.P. Productions
Distributed byTrident Arts
Release date
  • 14 November 2020 (2020-11-14)[1]
Running time
104 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The film was released in theatres in India on 14 November 2020, The film received mixed reviews, who appreciated performance of Santhanam, and humor, but criticized for narration and Kannan's direction and screenplay.

Synopsis

Raja is the son of a small-time biscuit maker Dharmarajan. Dharmarajan has a big-time dream to turn his business into a huge brand and make his son Raja head of the company. Unfortunately, Dharmarajan passes away, leaving his friend Narasimhan to take over the reins of the business.

Later, Raja becomes a worker in the same company and becomes close to the new occupant Janaki in a nursing home. She has a habit of narrating stories. Raja realizes that the myths that she tells him are coming true in his real life. What happens to Raja's dream and how her tales affected his life forms the rest of the story.

Cast

Production

Principal photography of the film started in September 2019 coinciding special occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.[5] The film was shot in Chennai and Hyderabad.[2] The post production of the film was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic and resumed after government announcement on 11 May 2020.[6]

Soundtrack

This music is composed by Radhan and released by Think Music India.

Biskoth
Soundtrack album by
Radhan
Released2020
VenueChennai
StudioMasala Pix
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length14:25
LanguageTamil
LabelThink Music India
ProducerRadhan
Radhan chronology
Varmaa
(2020)		 Biskoth
(2020)		 Jathi Ratnalu
(2021)
Tamil Track-List
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Baby Song"Yogi Sekar3:56
2."Vettrimunai Vel Piditha"Bamba Bhagyaraj2:17
3."Chinna Pillai Poley (1950's Ride)"Poornima, Mujib Rahman4:19
4."Baby Song Redux Version"MC Chetan3:52

Release

As per the government guidelines during the Pandemic COVID-19 situation, on 14 November 2020, the film got released in the theatres. It was the first Tamil movie which was added in cinemas after long Pandemic COVID-19 in the country. After two weeks in cinemas, Biskoth movie was released on over the top (OTT) platforms. On Simply South app, it was released on 26 November 2020 while on ZEE Plex it was launched on 1st week in December 2020.[7][8]

References
  1. "Diwali releases to light up your screens". The New Indian Express. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  2. "Santhanam's Biskoth Trailer: A fun-filled ride through centuries". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  3. "Biskoth trailer: Santhanam returns to Lollu Sabha". The Indian Express. 4 August 2020. Archived from the original on 31 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  4. "Santhanam-R Kannan film titled Biskoth". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 23 November 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  5. "Sowcar Janaki in Santhanam's next with Kannan". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  6. "Post-production work on Santhanam's 'Biskoth' currently underway, director R Kannan announces". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  7. "Biskoth enters into OTT Platform - Here is the release date!". www.moviecrow.com. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  8. "Tamil film 'Biskoth' to release on Zee Plex after two weeks of theatrical release". Tamil film ‘Biskoth’ to release on Zee Plex after two weeks of theatrical release. Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
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