Namo Bhootatma
A Kannada horror comedy remake of a Tamil film.
Namo Bhootatma is a Kannada horror comedy from 2015, marking the directorial debut of Murali. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie *Yaamirukka Bayamey* (2013), which itself was adapted from the Korean film *The Quiet Family*. The lead cast includes Komal Kumar, Iswarya Menon, Anaswara Kumar, Gayathri Iyer, and Harish Raj. Telugu comedian Ali appears in his second Kannada film. A Hindi-dubbed version was released under the same title, and a sequel, *Namo Bhoothathma 2*, followed in 2023.
The soundtrack was composed by Farhaan Roshan and S. N. Prasad, and released by Sony Music India. Prasad, who also composed the original Tamil film, reused several of its tunes: "Nina Chanda" from "Vellai Pandhu", "Hennu Honnu Mannu" from "Ennamo Edho", and "Paravasam Paravasam" from "Adaikalam".
Critical reception was mixed. Shyam Prasad S of *Bangalore Mirror* noted that Komal performs well with no unnecessary dramatics, though his role as producer may have added pressure, and praised Harish Raj for his versatility. A reviewer from *The Hans India* called it a fast-paced movie with effective sound design, highlighting Ali’s ghostbuster role as a standout, and commended the Kannada industry for experimenting with horror-comedy.
- Release year
- 2015
- Based on
- Tamil film Yaamirukka Bayamey (2013), itself based on Korean film The Quiet Family
Lore & Background
Namo Bhootatma marked the directorial debut of Murali. The film is a remake of the 2013 Tamil film Yaamirukka Bayamey, which in turn was based on the Korean movie The Quiet Family. The cast includes Komal Kumar, Iswarya Menon, Anaswara Kumar, Gayathri Iyer, and Harish Raj. Telugu comedian Ali appeared in his second Kannada film with this movie. The film was also dubbed in Hindi with the same name. A sequel, Namo Bhoothathma 2, was released in 2023.
Reader's Guide
The music for Namo Bhootatma was composed by Farhaan Roshan and S. N. Prasad, and released by Sony Music India. Prasad, who composed the original Tamil film, retained his tunes from it. Three songs—'Nina Chanda', 'Hennu Honnu Mannu', and 'Paravasam Paravasam'—were reused from the Tamil songs 'Vellai Pandhu', 'Ennamo Edho', and 'Adaikalam', respectively. Daler Mehndi sang a song in the film. Critical reception was mixed: Shyam Prasad S from Bangalore Mirror noted that Komal does his job well but that being the producer seemed to burden him, while Harish Raj was praised for his versatility. A reviewer from The Hans India called the film pacy with good sound effects, highlighting Telugu comedian Ali's role as a ghostbuster as perhaps the highlight, and commended the attempt at horror with comedy in Kannada cinema.
Did You Know?
- Telugu comedian Ali made his second Kannada movie appearance in this film.
- A sequel titled Namo Bhoothathma 2 was released in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Namo Bhootatma?
Namo Bhootatma is a 2015 Kannada horror-comedy that mixes supernatural scares with broad physical humor. It serves as the directorial debut of filmmaker Murali.
What is Namo Bhootatma based on?
The film is a Kannada-language remake of the 2013 Tamil picture Yaamirukka Bayamey, which in turn was adapted from the Korean movie The Quiet Family.
Who directed Namo Bhootatma?
Murali wrote and directed the project, making it his first feature-length outing behind the camera.
Who is in the cast of Namo Bhootatma?
The principal ensemble includes Komal Kumar, Iswarya Menon, Anaswara Kumar, Gayathri Iyer, and Harish Raj, while Telugu comedian Ali appears in what was his second Kannada-language role.
Is there a sequel to Namo Bhootatma?
Yes; a follow-up titled Namo Bhoothathma 2 hit theaters in 2023, continuing the franchise's blend of ghostly gags and family drama.
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