Biskoth
{{short description|2020 film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Biskoth
| image = Biskoth poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = R. Kannan
| writer = R. Kannan
| based_on = Bedtime Stories
| producer = R. Kannan
| starring = Santhanam
| cinematography = N. Shanmuga Sundaram
| editing = R. K. Selva
| music = Radhan
| studio = Masala Pix
M.K.R.P. Productions
| distributor = Trident Arts
| runtime = 104 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
Biskoth ({{translation|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,{{Cite news|title=Santhanam's Biskoth Trailer: A fun-filled ride through centuries|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanams-biskoth-trailer-a-fun-filled-ride-through-centuries/articleshow/77330366.cms|access-date=2020-08-19|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=8 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208182900/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanams-biskoth-trailer-a-fun-filled-ride-through-centuries/articleshow/77330366.cms|url-status=live}} under the banner Masala Pix. The film stars Santhanam in a quadruple role alongside, Tara Alisha while Sowcar Janaki, Anandaraj, Motta Rajendran and Aadukalam Naren play supporting roles.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-04|title=Biskoth trailer: Santhanam returns to Lollu Sabha|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/biskoth-trailer-santhanam-returns-to-lollu-sabha-6537425/|access-date=2020-08-19|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=31 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831230932/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/biskoth-trailer-santhanam-returns-to-lollu-sabha-6537425/|url-status=live}} The music for the film was composed by Radhan,{{Cite web|title=Santhanam-R Kannan film titled Biskoth|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/feb/06/santhanam-r-kannan-film-titled-biskoth-16919.html|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Cinema Express|date=6 February 2020 |archive-date=23 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123220322/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/feb/06/santhanam-r-kannan-film-titled-biskoth-16919.html|url-status=live}} while the cinematography and editing were handled by Shanmuga Sundaram and RK Selva, respectively. The plot was heavily inspired on 2008 American fantasy comedy film Bedtime Stories.
The film was released in theatres in India on 14 November 2020, The film received mixed reviews, who appreciated the performance of Santhanam, and the humor, but were criticized for the 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, the 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 for 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 form the rest of the story.
Cast
{{cast listing|
- Santhanam in a quadruple role as
- Rajasimmha
- Raja
- Simmha
- Baabubali
- Tara Alisha as Dr. Anitha
- Swathi Muppala as Laya
- Sowcar Janaki as Janaki Patti
- Anandaraj as Narasimhan
- Rajendran as Mottappa
- Aadukalam Naren as Dharmarajan
- Lollu Sabha Manohar as Manohar
- Bharath Reddy as Ganesh
- Maha Gandhi as Rowdy
- Sivasankar as Old man
- K. Bujji Babu as Old man
- Jeeva as David Billa
- Cool Suresh as Kidnapper
- Raja Elangovan
- Maaran as Ambulance driver
- Easter
- V. V. Giri as Old man
- Elango
}}
Production
Principal photography of the film started in September 2019 coinciding special occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.{{Cite news|title=Sowcar Janaki in Santhanam's next with Kannan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sowcar-janaki-in-santhanams-next-with-kannan/articleshow/71682908.cms|access-date=2020-08-19|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=1 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301041647/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sowcar-janaki-in-santhanams-next-with-kannan/articleshow/71682908.cms|url-status=live}} The film was shot in Chennai and Hyderabad. The post production of the film was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic and resumed after government announcement on 11 May 2020.{{Cite news|title=Post-production work on Santhanam's 'Biskoth' currently underway, director R Kannan announces|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/post-production-work-on-santhanams-biskoth-currently-underway-director-r-kannan-announces/articleshow/75777687.cms|access-date=2020-08-19|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=18 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518233733/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/post-production-work-on-santhanams-biskoth-currently-underway-director-r-kannan-announces/articleshow/75777687.cms|url-status=live}}
Soundtrack
This music is composed by Radhan and released by Think Music India.
{{Infobox album
| name = Biskoth
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Radhan
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2020
| recorded =
| venue = Chennai
| studio = Masala Pix
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = 14:25
| language = Tamil
| label = Think Music India
| producer = Radhan
| prev_title = Varmaa
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title = Jathi Ratnalu
| next_year = 2021
}}
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Tamil Track-List
| title1 = Baby Song
| length1 = 3:56
| extra1 = Yogi Sekar
| title2 = Vettrimunai Vel Piditha
| length2 = 2:17
| extra2 = Bamba Bhagyaraj
| title3 = Chinna Pillai Poley (1950's Ride)
| length3 = 4:19
| extra3 = Poornima, Mujib Rahman
| title4 = Baby Song Redux Version
| length4 = 3:52
| extra4 = MC Chetan
| total length = 14.25
}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Biskoth enters into OTT Platform - Here is the release date!|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27253/biskoth-enters-into-ott-platform|access-date=2021-01-14|website=www.moviecrow.com|archive-date=25 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125231758/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27253/biskoth-enters-into-ott-platform|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tamil film 'Biskoth' to release on Zee Plex after two weeks of theatrical release|url=https://www.letsott.com/tamil-film-biskoth-to-release-on-zee-plex-after-two-weeks-of-theatrical-release|access-date=2021-01-14|website=Tamil film ‘Biskoth’ to release on Zee Plex after two weeks of theatrical release|language=en-US|archive-date=20 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120161406/https://www.letsott.com/tamil-film-biskoth-to-release-on-zee-plex-after-two-weeks-of-theatrical-release/|url-status=live}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/biskoth/0-0-307544 Biskoth] on ZEE5
{{R. Kannan}}
Category:2020s Tamil-language films
Category:Films shot in Chennai
Category:Films shot in Telangana
Category:Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic