Last updated: 24 Apr 2026
Tamil · Drama
2h 36m · 5 Feb 2016
Music: Gopi Sundar | DOP: K. V. Guhan | Writer: Pon Parthiban
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Bangalore Naatkal is a romantic comedy-drama revolving around three women who come to Bangalore for different reasons and end up sharing a rented house. The narrative explores their personal lives, relationships, and the challenges they face in the city. The story weaves together elements of friendship, love, and self-discovery, culminating in a resolution that highlights the importance of companionship and understanding.
Bangalore Naatkal offers a light-hearted and engaging storyline that balances humor and emotional moments effectively. The screenplay is structured to interlace the lives of the three female protagonists, providing a fresh perspective on urban relationships and the struggles faced by young women in a metropolitan setting. The pacing is steady, with the first half setting up the characters and their backgrounds in a charming and relatable manner.
The second half delves deeper into the conflicts and emotional arcs, maintaining audience interest with a mix of comedy and drama. The director Bhaskar manages to keep the tone consistent without becoming overly melodramatic. The songs composed by Gopi Sundar blend well with the narrative, enhancing the mood without disrupting the flow. The background score complements the scenes effectively, adding to the emotional depth and light moments alike.
Cinematography by K. V. Guhan captures the urban vibe of Bangalore beautifully, with vibrant visuals that add to the film's appeal. Overall, the movie is an enjoyable watch with a feel-good factor, though it follows a somewhat predictable path typical of romantic comedies.
Sri Divya: Delivers a natural and convincing portrayal of a young woman navigating love and life in the city.
Arya: Offers a charming and restrained performance, effectively complementing the female leads.
Bobby Simha: Provides a strong supporting role with moments of intensity and humor.
Rana Daggubati: Makes a brief but impactful appearance, adding star value and gravitas.
Parvathy Thiruvothu: Brings depth and sincerity to her role, enhancing the emotional quotient.
Raai Laxmi: Adds glamour and energy, fitting well within the film’s lighter moments.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Bhaskar’s direction is competent, delivering a clean narrative with a focus on character development and emotional beats. The writing is straightforward, catering to the romantic comedy genre without venturing into complex storytelling. His handling of the ensemble cast ensures balanced screen time and cohesive storytelling.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics appreciated the film for its light-hearted approach and performances, though many noted the predictability of the plot. The music and cinematography received positive mentions, while the screenplay was seen as conventional but effective.
Final Box-Office Result
Bangalore Naatkal released on 5 February 2016 (2016).
Bangalore Naatkal is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Bangalore Naatkal is available on Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. OTT date will be updated soon.
Bangalore Naatkal directed by Bhaskar. Produced by Prasad Vara Potluri.
Bangalore Naatkal stars Sri Divya, Arya, Bobby Simha, Rana Daggubati, Parvathy Thiruvothu.
Tollybo rates Bangalore Naatkal 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Bangalore Naatkal composed by Gopi Sundar.
Bangalore Naatkal — Genre: Drama, Runtime: 156 minutes, Language: Tamil.
