{{Short description|2025 Indian film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox film | image = Bun Butter Jam.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Raghav Mirdath | writer = Raghav Mirdath | producer = Suresh Subramanian | starring = {{Plainlist| * Raju Jeyamohan * Aadhiya Prasad * Bhavya Trikha }} | cinematography = Babu Kumar IE | editing = John Abraham | music = Nivas K. Prasanna | studio = Rain of Arrows Entertainment | distributor = | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|7|18}} | runtime = 148 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2025 |title=''BUN BUTTER JAM'' [UA 16+] |url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMzI0MDYyMDI1MDAwMzU= |access-date=18 September 2025 |website=Central Board of Film Certification}}</ref> | country = India | language = Tamil | budget = | gross = }}
'''''Bun Butter Jam''''' is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Raghav Mirdath.<ref name="announcement1" /> The film stars Raju Jeyamohan, Aadhiya Prasad and Bhavya Trikha in the lead roles alongside Vikranth, Saranya Ponvannan, Devadarshini, Charle, Michael Thangadurai and others in supporting roles. The film has music composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, cinematography handled by Babu Kumar IE and editing done by John Abraham.
''Bun Butter Jam'' released in theatres on 18 July 2025 to mixed reviews. Despite the criticism from the critics, the audience praised the engaging screenplay and mentioned worth the watch. Later, it gained popularity by word of mouth.
== Plot == In a fun and unpredictable twist of events, two determined mothers join forces to secretly set up their son and daughter, using witty tactics and emotional manipulation. Their matchmaking mission unfolds with humor and clever deception, but as the plan progresses, unexpected emotions and real-life complexities challenge their carefully crafted strategy leading to heartwarming surprises and personal revelations.
== Cast == {{Cast listing| * Raju Jeyamohan as Chandru Senthamizhan * Aadhiya Prasad<ref name="second look">{{Cite web |date=21 September 2024 |title=Second look poster of Raju Jeyamohan's Bun Butter Jam out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Sep/21/second-look-poster-of-raju-jeyamohans-bun-butter-jam-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921060219/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Sep/21/second-look-poster-of-raju-jeyamohans-bun-butter-jam-out |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> as Madhumitha (Madhu) * Bhavya Trikha as Nandhini<ref name="second look" /> * Vikranth as Selva, Chandru’s college senior * Saranya Ponvannan as Lalitha, Chandru’s mother * Devadarshini as Uma, Madhumitha’s mother * Charle as Kumar Senthamizhan, Chandru’s father * Michael Thangadurai as Saravanan Paranthaman * VJ Pappu as Akash (A-kash) }}
==Production== On 30 June 2024, Raghav Mirdath who had earlier directed ''Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham'' (2022),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-08 |title=Bun Butter Jam makers release the first look of the film |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/bun-butter-jam-makers-release-the-first-look-of-the-film-793926 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930024209/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/bun-butter-jam-makers-release-the-first-look-of-the-film-793926 |archive-date=2024-09-30 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=DTNext}}</ref> written dialogues for ''Size Zero'' (2015) and screenplay-dialogues for the National award-winning film ''Baaram'' (2020)<ref name="announcement3">{{Cite web |last=KR |first=Manigandan |date=2 July 2024 |title=Bigg Boss Winner Raju Turns Hero With Bun Butter Jam |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/bigg-boss-winner-raju-turns-hero-with-bun-butter-jam-article-111425405 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702075129/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/bigg-boss-winner-raju-turns-hero-with-bun-butter-jam-article-111425405 |archive-date=2 July 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> announced his next project titled ''Bun Butter Jam''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-30 |title=Raghav Mirdath's next is titled, Bun Butter Jam |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/30/raghav-mirdaths-next-is-titled-bun-butter-jam |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> On July 2, 2024, on the occasion of ''Bigg Boss'' Tamil Season 5 title winner Raju Jeyamohan's 32nd birthday, the announcement of his debut as the lead role in the film was made, who was earlier seen in ''Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma'' (2019), ''Murungakkai Chips'' (2021) and ''Don'' (2022) in supporting roles.<ref name="announcement1">{{Cite news |date=2 July 2024 |title='Bigg Boss Tamil' fame Raju Jeyamohan to debut as hero in 'Bun Butter Jam' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bigg-boss-tamil-fame-raju-jeyamohan-to-debut-as-hero-in-bun-butter-jam/article68358806.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702100845/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bigg-boss-tamil-fame-raju-jeyamohan-to-debut-as-hero-in-bun-butter-jam/article68358806.ece |archive-date=2 July 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref><ref name="announcement2">{{Cite news |date=2 July 2024 |title=Raju Jeyamohan to headline Bun Butter Jam |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/02/raju-jeyamohan-to-headline-bun-butter-jam |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921145045/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/02/raju-jeyamohan-to-headline-bun-butter-jam |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |work=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The film features Aadhiya Prasad<ref name="first look">{{Cite web |date=8 July 2024 |title=First look of Raju Jeyamohan's Bun Butter Jam out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/08/first-look-of-raju-jeyamohans-bun-butter-jam-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709015719/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/08/first-look-of-raju-jeyamohans-bun-butter-jam-out |archive-date=9 July 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> who was last seen in ''Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh'' (2024) and Bhavya Trikha<ref>{{Cite web |last=KR |first=Manigandan |date=2024-07-10 |title=Bun Butter Jam's First Look Poster Grabs Attention; Poster Shows Bigg Boss Fame Raju Enjoying Sandwich On A Battlefield! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/bun-butter-jams-first-look-poster-grabs-attention-poster-shows-bigg-boss-fame-raju-enjoying-sandwich-on-a-battlefield-article-111623542 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710114953/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/bun-butter-jams-first-look-poster-grabs-attention-poster-shows-bigg-boss-fame-raju-enjoying-sandwich-on-a-battlefield-article-111623542 |archive-date=2024-07-10 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=Times Now}}</ref> who is known for her role in ''Joe'' (2023) and last seen in ''Idi Minnal Kadhal'' (2024) as the female leads.<ref name="announcement4">{{Cite news |last=Radhakrishnan |first=Roopa |date=2 July 2024 |title=Bigg Boss Tamil fame Raju debuts as a leading man in film about Gen Z |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bigg-boss-tamil-fame-raju-debuts-as-a-leading-man-in-film-about-gen-z/articleshow/111417784.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703013753/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bigg-boss-tamil-fame-raju-debuts-as-a-leading-man-in-film-about-gen-z/articleshow/111417784.cms |archive-date=3 July 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |work=Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
Principal photography took place in areas around Chennai.<ref name="filming">{{Cite news |date=2 July 2024 |title=Raju to make his debut as lead with Bun Butter Jam |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/raju-to-make-his-debut-as-lead-with-bun-butter-jam-792850 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921144706/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/raju-to-make-his-debut-as-lead-with-bun-butter-jam-792850 |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |work=DTNext}}</ref> The technical team consists of music composer Nivas K. Prasanna, cinematographer Babu Kumar IE and editor John Abraham.<ref name="announcement3" />
== Music == {{Infobox album | name = Bun Butter Jam | type = soundtrack | artist = Nivas K. Prasanna | genre = Feature film soundtrack | language = Tamil | label = Sony Music | producer = Nivas K. Prasanna | prev_title = Sumo | prev_year = 2025 | year = 2025 | next_title = Bison Kaalamaadan | next_year = 2025 | misc = {{Singles |name = Bun Butter Jam |type = soundtrack |single1 = Etho Pesathane |single1date = 18 January 2025 |single2 = Diya Diya |single2date = 12 May 2025 |single3 = Kaajuma |single3date = 9 July 2025 }} }}
The music and soundtrack is composed by Nivas K. Prasanna.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-12-21 |title=Raju's Bun Butter Jam Teaser out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/21/rajus-bun-butter-jam-teaser-out |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The audio rights were acquired by Sony Music.<ref>{{Cite web |last=மலர் |first=மாலை |date=2025-01-18 |title=பன் பட்டர் ஜாம் திரைப்படத்தின் ஃபர்ஸ்ட் சிங்கிள் வெளியானது {{!}} The first single from the movie Bun Butter Jam has been released. |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/the-first-single-from-the-movie-bun-butter-jam-has-been-released-756528 |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref> The first single "Etho Pesathane" written by Vijay Sethupathi in his debut<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-14 |title=Vijay Sethupathi's first song as lyricist will be sung by Siddharth and Shilpa Rao |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-sethupathis-first-song-as-lyricist-will-be-sung-by-siddharth-and-shilpa-rao/articleshow/117207793.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219161350/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-sethupathis-first-song-as-lyricist-will-be-sung-by-siddharth-and-shilpa-rao/articleshow/117207793.cms |archive-date=19 February 2025 |access-date=2025-01-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and vocals by Siddharth and Shilpa Rao released on 18 January 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=மலர் |first=மாலை |date=2025-01-19 |title=பாடலாசிரியராக அவதாரம் எடுத்துள்ள விஜய் சேதுபதி {{!}} Vijay Sethupathi has taken on the role of a lyricist |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/vijay-sethupathi-has-taken-on-the-role-of-a-lyricist-756549 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250127161531/https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/vijay-sethupathi-has-taken-on-the-role-of-a-lyricist-756549 |archive-date=27 January 2025 |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref> The second single "Diya Diya" released on 12 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-05-13 |title='Diya Diya' song from Bun Butter Jam is a dedication to all loved ones |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/May/13/diya-diya-song-from-bun-butter-jam-is-a-dedication-to-all-loved-ones |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250514111211/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/May/13/diya-diya-song-from-bun-butter-jam-is-a-dedication-to-all-loved-ones |archive-date=14 May 2025 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The third video single titled "Kaajuma" featuring Nivas K. Prasanna and Aditi Shankar was released on 9 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=தினத்தந்தி |date=2025-07-09 |title=அதிதி ஷங்கரின் குரல் வெளியான 'பன் பட்டர் ஜாம்' படத்தின் 'காஜுமா' பாடல் |url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/aditi-shankars-voice-for-the-song-kajuma-from-the-movie-pan-butter-jam-has-been-released-1167608 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=www.dailythanthi.com |language=ta}}</ref>
{{Track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Diya Diya | length1 = 4:44 | lyrics1 = Karthik Netha | extra1 = Sid Sriram & Nivas K. Prasanna | title2 = Etho Pesathane | length2 = 3:11 | lyrics2 = Vijay Sethupathi | extra2 = Siddharth & Shilpa Rao | title3 = Kaajuma | length3 = 4:21 | lyrics3 = M K Balaji | extra3 = Nivas K. Prasanna & Aditi Shankar | title4 = Vaanavilley | length4 = 4:27 | lyrics4 = Saras Menon & Mohan Rajan | extra4 = Nivas K. Prasanna & Pragathi Guruprasad | title5 = Vali Thaano Kaadhal | length5 = 4:22 | lyrics5 = Vijay Sethupathi | extra5 = Nivas K. Prasanna | title6 = Oli Thedi | length6 = 2:44 | lyrics6 = Jeyachandra Hashmi | extra6 = Pragathi Guruprasad | title7 = Give Me Some Butter Jam | length7 = 0:40 | lyrics7 = Saraswathi Menon | extra7 = Nivas K. Prasanna |Total Length = 24:31 }}
== Release == === Theatrical === ''Bun Butter Jam'' released in theatres on 18 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-06-10 |title=Raju Jeyamohan's Bun Butter Jam gets release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jun/10/raju-jeyamohans-bun-butter-jam-gets-release-date |access-date=2025-06-10 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
== Reception == === Critical response === Abhinav Subramanian of ''The Times of India'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Bun Butter Jam is another film that aims to connect with today's youth, but it feels forced. Watchable in parts."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bun Butter Jam Movie Review: The kids are all right |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bun-butter-jam/movie-review/122766130.cms |access-date=2025-07-19 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Rohini M of ''Cinema Express'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Overall, ''Bun Butter Jam'' feels like a film made for today’s youth, particularly those in the 2K and Alpha categories, reflecting themes of friendship and love that resonate with them. Barring a few questionable scenes, the film is largely family-friendly."<ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Rohini |date=2025-07-18 |title=Bun Butter Jam Movie Review: An earnest, flavourful attempt to woo Gen Z |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2025/Jul/18/bun-butter-jam-movie-review-an-earnest-flavourful-attempt-to-woo-gen-z |access-date=2025-07-19 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
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== External links == * {{IMDb title|31066062}} Category:2025 films Category:2025 Indian films Category:2025 Tamil-language films Category:Films scored by Nivas K. Prasanna Category:Films shot in Chennai Category:Indian romantic comedy films Category:Tamil-language Indian films Category:Tamil-language romantic comedy films