Semma (transl. Awesome) is a 2018 Indian Tamil language comedy-drama film directed by Vallikanth and written by Pandiraj. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar and Arthana Binu, while Yogi Babu and Mansoor Ali Khan, among others, play supporting roles. Featuring music also composed by Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Vivekanand Santhosham, 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 | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vallikanthan |
| Written by | Vallikanthan Pandiraj (dialogues) |
| Produced by | Pandiraj |
| Starring | G. V. Prakash Kumar Assisi Gibson Arthana Binu Yogi Babu Mansoor Ali Khan Sujatha Sivakumar Kovai Sarala Gayatri Rema |
| Cinematography | Vivekanand Santhosham |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
Production companies | Linga Bhairavi Creations Pasanga Productions |
Release date | 25 May 2018 |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
Kuzhandhai has to get married within the next three months as per his horoscope, and he is engaged to Magizhini. Problems arise before their marriage in the form of Magizhini's father 'Attack' Balu, 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 edit
- G. V. Prakash Kumar as Kulandaivelu
- Assisi Gibson as Tony
- Arthana Binu as Magizhini
- Yogi Babu as Omagundam, Kulandai's friend
- Kovai Sarala as Mandhaarai, Magizhini's mother
- Mansoor Ali Khan as 'Attack' Balu, Magizhini's father
- Sujatha Sivakumar as Aravalli, Kulanadaivelu's mother
- Gayatri Rema as Gayatri
- Jana as Gemini Ganesan
- Deepa Shankar as Muthupechi
Production edit
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 edit
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 | |||
| Label | Think Music India | |||
| Producer | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |||
| G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sandalee" | Yugabharathi | Velmurugan, VM Mahalingam | 5:23 |
| 2. | "Uruttu Kannala" | Ekadesi | Santosh Hariharan, M. M. Monisha | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Nenje Nenje" | Yugabharathi | Siddharth Mahadevan, Shashaa Tirupati | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Sema (Theme)" | Adhik Ravichandran, Thirumurthy | 1:20 | |
| 5. | "Vechu Senjachu" | Arunraja Kamaraj | Adhik Ravichandran, Rajaganapathy | 4:05 |
| Total length: | 21:34 | |||
References edit
- ^ "Pandiraj- GV Prakash Kumar film titled 'Sema'". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 March 2017.
- ^ "Cinevood.live". Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ^ Balachandran, Logesh. "Rajkiran and Sathyaraj in Pandiraj's next". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ Vasudevan, K. V. (21 May 2016). "Straddling both worlds with stunning ease". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 May 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Pandiraj to produce Semma". Archived from the original on 31 March 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ Suganth, M. "A 'Sema' Tamil debut for Arthana Binu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ "Sema Official Trailer 2". PakkaTv. 14 May 2018. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
