Last updated: 5 May 2026


Tamil · Action, Fantasy
2h 28m · 2 Feb 2017
Music: D. Imman | DOP: Soundararajan | Writer: Madhankarky, Rokesh, Thamarai
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Bogan is a Tamil action thriller revolving around the mysterious powers of the protagonist, who can swap bodies with others. The story follows the conflict that arises when a cop tries to uncover the truth behind a series of crimes linked to this supernatural ability. The narrative explores themes of identity, justice, and revenge, blending elements of fantasy with a crime thriller framework.
Bogan offers an engaging premise with its body-swapping concept, which is relatively fresh in Tamil cinema. The screenplay by Lakshman is tightly woven, especially in the first half, which effectively builds intrigue and sets up the characters and their motivations. The pacing is brisk, keeping the audience hooked with a mix of suspense and action sequences.
The second half ramps up the intensity with more action and confrontations, though it occasionally leans towards predictability in its resolution. The songs composed by D. Imman are situational and complement the narrative without disrupting the flow. The background score is a highlight, enhancing the thriller elements and adding to the overall mood of the film.
Cinematography by Soundararajan captures the urban settings well, supporting the film's gritty tone. While the film balances commercial elements with a novel storyline, some scenes could have benefited from tighter editing to maintain momentum throughout.
Arvind Swamy: Delivers a strong and charismatic performance as the protagonist with supernatural abilities, effectively portraying both menace and vulnerability.
Hansika Motwani: Provides a lively and engaging presence, adding emotional depth to the story.
Ravi Mohan: Supports well with a convincing portrayal of the cop determined to solve the mystery.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Lakshman directs the film with a clear vision, balancing the supernatural thriller elements with commercial cinema aspects. His writing keeps the audience invested, though the climax could have been more innovative. Overall, the direction maintains tension and delivers an entertaining experience.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics appreciated the novel concept and Arvind Swamy's performance, though some noted the screenplay's predictability in the latter half. The background score and music by D. Imman received positive mentions for complementing the film's tone.
Final Box-Office Result
Bogan released on 2 February 2017 (2017).
Bogan is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Bogan is available on Sun NXT, provider-35, YouTube, JioHotstar, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Bogan directed by Lakshman. Produced by Prabhu Deva, Ishari. K. Ganesh.
Bogan stars Ravi Mohan, Arvind Swamy, Hansika Motwani, Akshara Gowda, Nagendra Prasad.
Tollybo rates Bogan 2.75/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for Bogan composed by D. Imman.
Bogan — Genre: Action, Fantasy, Runtime: 148 minutes, Language: Tamil.