Actress Rithvika said, “The host introduced me well, but as he said, my hometown is Chennai, not Salem. I am Chennai girl. Director Jayabal. al first contacted me over the phone for this film. Then someone told me online, after hearing that I decided to make this film. If we listen to something, our intuition tells us that it will be good, just like when I heard the story of this film, my intuition told me that it will be good, so I said OK. Accordingly, the film has come out better. The title of the film is also interesting. If we have to talk about this film crew, everyone except the actors are new. The director, producer, assistant directors, co-directors were all newbies and their actions would make me more angry. However, they managed it all and did a great job. They asked me 22 days, but they finished my part in 19 days. Despite some hiccups, they completed the shoot every day as planned and completed the background work perfectly. Thanks to them for correcting the mistakes, reassuring me and completing all the work well.
Vadivelu sir released the title of this movie. Thanks to PRO Dharma for taking the film to the masses by saying that after watching this I am working on this film. Likewise, the editor, music director and cinematographer all worked as supporting. Vikrant who played the hero is a good actor, he couldn’t come here today. He should get more good opportunities. Harish, the little boy who played my son, did a great job. Vikrant and I don’t know what verse or scene is next, but the little boy knows everything. They had trained him to that extent. Not only him, the director also gave training to those who played small roles in the film, and the director showed it to me as a video and gave me confidence that we are so ready now that you come to the shoot, it will be fine. Thank you Jayapal sir. They have given a good team and a good film. You have to take this picture to people. Now if small films are good then media give big support to them and take them to big places, I request them to take our film in the same way.
I have never received Diwali bonus in my life. As you know, there is no bonus for anyone in cinema. I got into cinema after my studies, so I didn’t get a chance to work in companies, so I didn’t get a chance to get bonuses. But this year 2024 I got Diwali bonus. So I request you all to support me, thank you.” He said.
Director Jayapal.J said, “First of all thanks to my producer Deepak sir for giving me this opportunity. It’s amazing he’s sitting here today, he’s a busy man. He is not easily seen, he is so busy. That is why he gave us the entire responsibility. The first thing he told me was that you should give a chance to those who are suffering, just as I give a chance to you. This film should be an opportunity for people like you who are struggling to make it in cinema, he said. We will never forget this opportunity of his. He is the best producer Tamil cinema has got and we request him to produce more films and give opportunities to newcomers.
Although I wanted to become a director, I got an opportunity to direct a song called World Students Antham while shooting pilot films and documentaries. I directed the song written by Madan Kargi. The song is broadcast by UNESCO in about 78 countries. Then I started doing commercials and now I am happy to be a director as I always wanted to be. Maria Gerald, who composed the music for this film, is my college friend. Since he was from Tuticorin, he stayed in a hostel and studied. Then he would go to town if it was Friday. He would take the songs I had written and compose them and sing them on CD and I would be waiting for that. Then I told him, if I am the director then you are the music composer, so I am happy to give him a chance in my film today. Maria Geralt would say to do big for the film. He said that the song and background music should be done at Betabes Studios in Hungary. Accordingly, the composer also agreed and cooperated. Meanwhile, Santhosh Narayanan sir has sung a song. Anthony Das and Akshaya Madam from America have sung a song
We are happy that the producer spent more on the music. The editor gave me great cooperation. Likewise, I thought I wanted a cinematographer who would listen to me for this film. I asked my friend that I don’t get angry, I stay calm and it would be nice to have someone like me. He was the one who gave the honor. Cinematographer Gautham gave me great support. He has shown Madurai Tiruparangundram differently. This story started with designer Bala Murugan. I was sitting in Tiruparangunram and talking to him that such a story should be made into a film, and it happened today. He has worked hard for this film. He has done about 70 designs so far and even now he will send any design ready for our ten, he works so much, thanks to him. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my assistant directors.
I have told the life of common people realistically and commercially. I am sure the film will connect with people. Now you have it. I request the media who are supporting many films to support our Diwali bonus film. I was running for the last four years to somehow succeed in cinema. So, I have not seen my wife and children for four years, and I apologize to them at this time. Once again I thank my producer.” He said.
Film editor and director P. Lenin has worked as creative consultant for the film. Cinematography by Gautham Sethuraman, Music by Maria Gerald. Maha and Maria Gerald wrote the songs. Parthiv Murugan to compose the film, DP team has produced the art. Santhosh Narayanan, Anthony Dasan and Akshaya Ramanath have sung the songs. Dharmadurai and Suresh Suku have worked as public relations officers.
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Produced by Deepak Kumar Dala under Shree Angali Parameshwari Productions and directed by debutant director Jayabal.J, the movie ‘Diwali Bonus’ stars Vikrant as the hero and Rithvika as the heroine. The film, which is a realistic portrayal of the life struggles of the common people, especially the struggles they face to celebrate major festivals like Diwali, and a commercial film to watch with the family, will hit the theaters on October 25.
Genish is releasing the film worldwide on behalf of Action Reaction, a company that has been releasing many quality small-budget films in Tamil cinema, and is playing an important role in the film’s business and promotional work. Through his efforts, ‘Diwali Bonus’ will be released in more than 100 theatres.
Meanwhile, a special screening of the film was screened for the press. Journalists who have seen the film have appreciated that the film is very realistic and people’s life and some of the scenes in the film will be a Diwali celebration for Vijay fans. Also, the crew shared their experiences with the journalists.
Cinematographer Gautham Sethuraman said in the program, “First of all thanks to my friend Mandra Veerapandian, without him I would not have got this film. Thanks to the director who trusted me and gave me this film. Thanks to the producer who trusted us and made this film. We know how many movies you watch and how many people you watch in a day, so instead of us telling about this movie, you who have seen the movie should tell and bring this movie to people. Thank you all.” He said.
Editor Parthiv Murugan said, “Hello everyone. First of all thanks to my director sir, thanks to my producer sir. Please support the film, thank you.” He said.
Composer Maria Gerald said, “We are a group of young people. I have been trying to become a musician for years. Director Jayapal and I have been friends for 15 years and we both studied together in college. I know Jayapal is in his third year of college. He will not come to college and will be more involved in sports. Then there is one through a friend of mine, who sings
They introduced me to Jayabal saying that he would write, and our friendship that started that day continues till today. I am meeting the producer of the film today. That much he has faith in director Jayapalan. Thanks to him, he has given opportunity to so many young people through that faith. All of our crew members are accidental joiners. We all worked together as a team like editor, cinematographer. I grew up entirely in Davin and lived in Jayapal village. So, it took some time for the songs of this film to come in. Then it was Jayapal who gave me the courage, gave me the belief that you can do it and made me work. It took time for the first song and then we finished all the songs quickly. I finished the songs before the shooting ended. Now everything is done and the film is ready for release. Our multi-talented dream lies before you. You just have to bring everyone together to win, thank you.” He said.
Choreographer Nisar Khan said, “First of all thanks to my mother and father. I know Jayapal Anna from the beginning. I have worked with him. All the effort and work he has put in for this film is immense. Although there are not many dance sequences for this film, we have worked as a montage. He engages us in all the tasks. Like him, the producer also gave us great cooperation. We have a crush on the producer like we have on Jayapalan and we thank him for that. Now that you have this film, I request you to cooperate with us as you cooperate with everyone. Thank you.”
The boy Harish, who plays the role of Vikrant’s son, said, “Thank you to director Jayabalan sir for giving me the opportunity to act in this film. My father took me to Madurai during the auditions for this film. I got selected after attending the audition. After that they trained me to act for a week and taught me to speak Madurai slang. Learned it well and performed well, thank you.” He said.
Jenish of Action Reaction, which is releasing the film worldwide, said, “In Tamil cinema, Action Reaction has been known as a low-investment film release company, a low theater and low income company. Let me tell you that with the encouragement and support given by the media, the film ‘Diwali Bonus’ has emerged as a good commercial film and a film handling company that can earn huge commercial revenue. It took a long journey for this film to come to us. It must be said that the director of this film was penitent for this film to come out after Corona. Every time we release a film, a heavy registration comes from the director of this film. He would fervently ask when our film will come. His longing and suffering can be seen from it. Also, the producer of this film has not interfered in any matter so far. After listening to the story, he trusted them and handed over all the responsibility. All of them have worked with faith. Everyone has worked really hard and made such a film that the producer’s faith has not gone in vain. The proud thing about this is that there are fifty people in Tamil cinema who can do such work, they inquired about them and asked me to do it, and they were determined that the film should be released through Action Reaction. That is why we are working so hard. We have decided to release it in 100 theatres. We have sold the audio rights of the film at a good price. Foreign screening is also confirmed today. I will report it to the director now. Likewise, we are in talks with two leading OTT platforms and we hope that will be finalized as well. A week before Diwali when it was released, some people made some comments. It can be released especially on Diwali, they said. We are ready for that, but you know the current situation. Releasing just before Diwali, it’s a context for Diwali celebrations, so it’s a perfect film for Diwali. Journalists who have seen the film have also praised the film. So, this Diwali bonus will remain a bonus for us.” He said.
Producer Deepak Kumar Thala said, “I have been thinking of making a film for a long time. How it came about was when I was in college in Trichy and celebrated New Year with my supporting cast in Chennai. Then I saw their suffering. I wondered if there were so many hardships in cinema and so many people struggling to overcome it. So we took a picture
I thought to give a chance to those who are suffering. It was then that I got introduced to Jayapalan through my friend. Then I put several conditions on him. I said that the film should be a family watchable film, it should be natural and the songs should be good. He too listened to it and told a story, I liked it and immediately started the film. Apart from that, I requested Jayapalan to give a chance to the newcomers. He has also given opportunity to those who are looking for opportunities like him in this film. Now the film is over. Now you have to bring it to people. The movie is also good and the songs are good. So for this film to be successful, it needs your cooperation. I’m not asking this for myself, I’m asking for the people who worked on it. Thank you.” He said.
