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| சோளக் கொல்லை பொம்மை | |
| Directed by | James Vasanthan |
| Written by | James Vasanthan |
| Story by | Hema James |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | N. Raghav Ramesh |
| Edited by | Raavanan |
| Music by | James Vasanthan |
Production company | Miracle Entertainment |
| Distributed by | PVR INOX Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 126 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chola Kollai Bommai (Tamil: சோளக் கொல்லை பொம்மை) is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language children's fantasy adventure comedy film written and directed by James Vasanthan. Based on a story by Hema James, the film stars Kamalesh Jagan and Shajan Lingeswaran, alongside Singampuli, Thamarai Selvi, Sachana Namidas and Paul Jeremiah. Vasanthan also composed the film's music. The film was released theatrically on 21 August 2026.[2][3]
Plot
[edit]Ten-year-old Ashwin lives in a cramped dwelling in Chennai with his eighteen-year-old stepsister, Lakshmi, and their alcoholic father. Lakshmi works at several jobs to keep Ashwin enrolled in a private school. There, his classmates Senthil and Roslee regularly mock and bully him because of his worn clothes and damaged shoes. Although his friend Rahul urges him to retaliate, Ashwin follows Lakshmi's advice not to fight.
During a school field trip to a village, Ashwin and Rahul become separated from their group in a cornfield. Ashwin encounters a moving scarecrow that follows him as he tries to escape. The scarecrow subsequently appears in his home and follows him to school. Initially terrified, Ashwin confronts it and asks it to leave him alone. When Senthil and Roslee next attack him, however, the scarecrow intervenes and drives them away. Ashwin realises that no one else can see it, and the two become friends.
One night, the scarecrow uses its magical powers to take Ashwin flying above the city. At the lighthouse in Mamallapuram, it reveals its true identity as Saravanan, a ten-year-old boy from the village visited by Ashwin's class. Saravanan's mother works as a cook in the government's school midday-meal program. Saravanan had discovered that Baskar, the programme's local coordinator, was stealing provisions intended for schoolchildren and selling prepared food to local eateries. After Saravanan recorded evidence of the thefts on his mother's phone, Baskar's accomplices pursued him and killed him by throwing him into a well.
Saravanan explains that his spirit cannot depart until his unfinished task is completed: Baskar and his accomplices must be prosecuted for the theft and his murder. Ashwin agrees to help Saravanan expose the crimes and bring the culprits to justice.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Kamalesh Jagan as Ashwin
- Shajan Lingeswaran as Saravanan / the scarecrow
- Singampuli as Baskar, the school midday-meal coordinator
- Thamarai Selvi as Saravanan's mother, the school cook
- Java Sundaresan as a bank manager
- Sachana Namidas as Lakshmi, Ashwin's stepsister
- Paul Jeremiah as Prem, Lakshmi's friend
- Boopalan Brahadeeswaran as Ashwin's father
- Thashmiga as Ashwin's neighbour in the slum
Production
[edit]Chola Kollai Bommai was produced under the banner of Miracle Entertainment. The screenplay and direction were handled by Vasanthan, from a story by Hema James. N. Raghav and Ramesh served as cinematographers, while Raavanan edited the film. The visual-effects work was completed by Pixel Studio Private Limited. Vasanthan also composed the score.[4]
The film's trailer was released in May 2026. Contemporary reports described it as a children's fantasy adventure combining magical elements, comedy and family drama.[5]
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack was composed by James Vasanthan. Miracle Entertainment released the four-track EP on 18 May 2026.[6][7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Pallikkoodam Poganum" | James Vasanthan | Kamalesh Jagan, Shijin, Shaan and Adhisya | 2:55 |
| 2. | "Chola Kollai Bommai" | James Vasanthan | Kamalesh Jagan, Shaan, Shijin and Akshara | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Vaa Vaa Vaangada" | Nilavai Parthiban | Kamalesh Jagan and Rajapalayam Vishwa | 2:21 |
| 4. | "Yaarachum Sollungappa" | Nilavai Parthiban | Thamarai Selvi | 3:27 |
Release
[edit]The Central Board of Film Certification granted the film a U certificate on 25 May 2026. Its certified length was 126 minutes and 27 seconds.[1] The film was released in Tamil cinemas on 21 August 2026.[2][4]
Reception
[edit]The film received good reviews from kids and mixed reviews from the adults. A critic for The Times of India rated it 2.5 out of 5. The review praised its depiction of the relationship between Ashwin and Lakshmi, the parallel between Ashwin and Saravanan, and the comedy arising from the children's innocence. It criticised the film's narrative construction, abrupt transitions, predictability, and extended second half, while describing it overall as a clean, sincere, child-centered fantasy.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Movie Search Results: Chola Kollai Bommai". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 5 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Chola Kollai Bommai (2026)". BookMyShow. Retrieved 5 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Chola Kollai Bommai Movie Review: An Amateur, Friendly Ghost Film That Entertains Enough". The Times of India. 28 August 2026. Retrieved 5 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Chola Kollai Bommai (2026)". Moviebuff. Retrieved 5 September 2026.
- ↑ ஜேம்ஸ் வசந்தனின் சோளக்கொள்ளை பொம்மை டிரைலர் வெளியானது.. என்ன கதை தெரியுமா?.. [Trailer for James Vasanthan's Chola Kollai Bommai released]. CineReporters (in Tamil). 28 May 2026. Retrieved 5 September 2026.
- ↑ "Chola Kollai Bommai - EP". Apple Music. 18 May 2026. Retrieved 5 September 2026.
- ↑ "Chola Kollai Bommai - EP". Spotify. 2026. Retrieved 5 September 2026.
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