Breakfast (film)
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gandhi Krishna |
| Written by | Gandhi Krishna |
| Produced by | Girija Varadaraj |
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| Cinematography | M. V. Panneerselvam |
| Edited by | S. Bhaaskar Sujith |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
Production company | Prem Classic Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Breakfast is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Gandhi Krishna.[1] The film stars newcomers Raanav and Rosmin Thadathil alongside Krithik Mohan and Amitha Ranganth.[2] It was theatrically released on 24 April 2026.[3]
Plot
Breakfast is a relationship drama told through a frame narrative. The story begins with Rishab and Lakshmi, a married couple whose relationship has deteriorated to the point that they are seeking a divorce. As part of the legal process, they meet marriage counsellor Gangadevi. Instead of offering conventional advice, she tells them another couple's story, hoping it will help them reflect on their own marriage. The film then follows the young couple whose marriage starts with love and optimism. As daily life progresses, financial stress, misunderstandings, poor communication, and growing egos slowly replace affection. Small disagreements escalate into major conflicts because neither partner is willing to listen or compromise. As the relationship worsens, emotional pain turns into domestic abuse. The wife suffers greatly, even during pregnancy, while the husband struggles with anger and frustration. The film portrays these scenes to highlight the destructive impact of violence, mistrust, and emotional neglect within a marriage Gangadevi uses this tragic story to show Rishab and Lakshmi how unresolved conflicts can destroy even relationships that began with genuine love. The message is that marriages often fail not because of one major incident, but because of accumulated hurt, pride, and the inability to communicate honestly.
Cast
- Raanav as Shantanu
- Rosmin Thadathil as Jhanvi
- Kasthuri Shankar as Gangadevi
- Sampath Raj as Muralidharan
- Archana as Maha
- Krithik Mohan
- Amitha Ranganth as Lakshmi
- Balaji Sakthivel as a Judge
- Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as a Judge
- Poster Nandakumar as Minister
- Ravi Mariya as Sindhooran
- Madhan Bob as Veera Babu
Production
The film was written and directed by Gandhi Krishna,[4] who also handled the screenplay and dialogues. It is produced by Girija Varadaraj, with Dinesh Kumar K. V serving as co-producer under Prem Classic Pictures.[5] Cinematography is handled by M. V. Panneerselvam, while editing is done by S. Bhaaskar and Sujith.[6]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Idhayam Thudikiradhe" | Vairamuthu, Vivek | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Karthika Vaidyanathan | |
| 2. | "Thee Piditha Thendral" | Vairamuthu | Rahul Nambiar, Saindhavi | |
| 3. | "Hold Me So Tight" | Vivek | Benny Dayal, Neeti Mohan |
Reception
Dina Thanthi wrote that director Gandhi Krishna has captured attention by telling an emotional story from the perspective of the younger generation.[8] The Times of India rated the film 1.5/5 stars and wrote, "There are fleeting sparks in the film, especially in the characterisations". The critic said the music "lacks life" and the film "does try to experiment with camera work here and there. But these technical touches do not help a film without a believable and emotional core. The film ends up as a tonally confused drama with little emotional depth".[9] Dinamalar gave the film 2/5 stars.[10]
References
- ↑ "ராணவ் நடிக்கும் "பிரேக் பாஸ்ட்" படத்தின் மோசன் போஸ்டர் வெளியீடு". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 31 March 2026. Archived from the original on 18 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Breakfast teaser shows us two parallel stories of new-gen love". Cinema Express. 12 April 2026. Archived from the original on 17 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "ஜி.வி.பிரகாஷ் இசையில் காந்தி கிருஷ்ணாவின் 'பிரேக்ஃபாஸ்ட்' மிரட்டல் டீசர்". Zee News (in Tamil). 13 April 2026. Archived from the original on 17 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "நீண்ட இடைவேளைக்கு பிறகு புதிய படத்தை இயக்கியுள்ள "செல்லமே" பட இயக்குநர்". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 4 April 2026. Archived from the original on 18 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ ""பிக்பாஸ்" ராணவின் "பிரேக் பாஸ்ட்" படத்தின் "இதயம் துடிக்கிறது" பாடல் வெளியானது". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 20 April 2026. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Watch: Breakfast team interview | Gandhi Krishna | Raanav | Krithik Mohan". Cinema Express. 15 April 2026. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ Rajaraman, Kaushik (24 October 2024). "'Breakfast will deal with our lost identity over the years', says filmmaker Gandhi Krishna". DT Next. Archived from the original on 18 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ ""பிரேக் பாஸ்ட்"- சினிமா விமர்சனம்". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 24 April 2026. Archived from the original on 25 April 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Breakfast: Accept the Reality Movie Review: A messy drama with too little depth". The Times of India. 28 April 2026. Archived from the original on 18 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "பிரேக்பாஸ்ட் - விமர்சனம்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.