Semma
Semma (English: Awesome) is a 2018 Indian Tamil language comedy-drama film directed by Vallikanth and written by Pandiraj. The film features G. V. Prakash Kumar and Arthana Binu in the lead roles, while Yogi Babu and Mansoor Ali Khan, among others, play supporting roles. Featuring music also composed by Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Vivek Anand, the film began production during early 2017 and released on 25 May 2018 to mixed reviews.[1] It was later dubbed into Telugu as Chinni Krishnudu.[2]
| Semma | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vallikanthan |
| Produced by | Pandiraj |
| Written by | Vallikanthan Pandiraj (dialogues) |
| Starring | G. V. Prakash Kumar Arthana Binu Yogi Babu Mansoor Ali Khan Sujatha Sivakumar Kovai Sarala Gayatri Rema |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Cinematography | Vivek Anand |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
Production company | Linga Bhairavi Creations Pasanga Productions |
Release date | 25 May 2018 |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Kuzhandhai (G. V. Prakash Kumar) has to get married within the next three months as per his horoscope, and he is engaged to Magizhini (Arthana Binu). Problems arise before their marriage in the form of Magizhini's father 'Attack' Balu (Mansoor Ali Khan), and their wedding becomes a question mark. Does Kuzhandhai get married within that stipulated time and does he marry Magizhini is what Semma is all about.
Cast
- G. V. Prakash Kumar as Kulandaivelu
- Arthana Binu as Magizhini
- Yogi Babu as Omagundam, Kulandai's friend
- Mansoor Ali Khan as 'Attack' Balu, Magizhini's father
- Sujatha Sivakumar as Aravalli, Kulanadaivelu's mother
- Kovai Sarala as Magizhini's mother
- Gayatri Rema as Gayatri
- Jana as Gemini Ganesan
- Deepa Shankar as Muthupechi
Production
In early 2016, director Pandiraj and G. V. Prakash Kumar discussed the idea of making a sequel to the director's successful comedy film, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013). The pair then agreed in principle to make the film, with Rajkiran and Sathyaraj considered for supporting roles, before the plan was put on hold.[3][4] Subsequently Pandiraj and Prakash Kumar chose to start another project, where Pandiraj would work as the dialogue writer in his assistant Vallikanth's script. The film began production in early 2017 and developed quietly, before a press release in March 2017 revealed that the film was titled Semma and had completed its shoot. Calling the film a "full length comedy", Pandiraj revealed that the film was based on a real life incident which happened at the wedding of director Vallikanth's friend. Actress Arthana Binu and actor Jana were introduced to the Tamil film industry with the project, while a bevy of supporting actors including Yogi Babu, Kovai Sarala and Sujatha Sivakumar were stated to have worked on the film during schedules held in Chennai and Trichy.[5][6][7]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.
| Semma | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 21:34 | |||
| Producer | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |||
| G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sandalee" | Velmurugan, VM Mahalingam | 5:23 |
| 2. | "Uruttu Kannala" | Santosh Hariharan, M. M. Monisha | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Nenje Nenje" | Siddharth Mahadevan, Shashaa Tirupati | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Sema (Theme)" | Adhik Ravichandran, Thirumurthy | 1:20 |
| 5. | "Vechu Senjachu" | Adhik Ravichandran, Rajaganapathy | 4:05 |
| Total length: | 21:34 | ||
References
- "Pandiraj- GV Prakash Kumar film titled 'Sema'".
- https://cinevood.live/chinni-krishnudu-2019-telugu-720p-480p-hdrip-x264-1-4gb-700mb-400mb/
- "Rajkiran and Sathyaraj in Pandiraj's next - Times of India".
- Vasudevan, K. V. (21 May 2016). "Straddling both worlds with stunning ease" – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Pandiraj to produce Semma".
- "A 'Sema' Tamil debut for Arthana Binu - Times of India".
- "Sema Official Trailer 2". PakkaTv. 14 May 2018.