Super Senior Heroes is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language superhero comedy drama film directed by Karthik Kumar and starring K. Bhagyaraj, Ambika, Pandiarajan, Manobala and Chinni Jayanth in the titular roles. The film had a direct release on Sun TV on 16 October 2022. The film released on Netflix on 21 October 2022. Bhagyaraj and Ambika had previously co-starred in Andha 7 Naatkal (1981).[1]

Super Senior Heroes
Poster
Written byKarthik Kumar
Vinodhini Vaidyanathan
Directed byKarthik Kumar
Starring
Music byGirishh G.
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
Production
ProducersSiddharth Anand Kumar
Vikram Mehra
CinematographySiddharth Ramaswamy
EditorAnurodh Gusain
Running time122 minutes
Production companyYoodlee Films
Original release
NetworkSun TV
Release6 October 2022 (2022-10-06)

The film "hints at redefining superhero genre" by casting older actors in the roles of superheroes, which are usually portrayed by youngsters.[2] According to the director, "There’ll be parallel tracks of comedy which don’t ever entwine with the spine of the film. It’s like an item song—the comedy is an extra thing. You don’t need to understand the story or the film to understand the comedy. This isn’t the case with Super Senior Heroes."[3]

Plot

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Ganeshan's wife dies and his grandson Aadith, who loves superheroes, finds it hard to connect with his grandfather, so Ganeshan and his friends act as superheroes.[4]

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Girishh G.

Super Senior Heroes
Soundtrack album by
Released2022 (2022)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length12:53
LanguageTamil
LabelSaregama
Girishh G. chronology
Veetla Vishesham
(2022)
Super Senior Heroes
(2022)
Kolai
(2023)
Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vaa Namakkena"SnehanAnanthu3:25
2."Shloka Rap"Mohan RajanManikka Vinayagam3:38
3."Imma Super Hero"Syan SaheerUthara Unnikrishnan, Adithya Balajee, Pranav R2:56
4."Sambhavi Yuge Yuge" Sooraj Santhosh2:38
Total length:12:53

Reception

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A critic from Thanthi TV felt that the film's comedy worked well but the film lagged due to its wafer-thin, predictable storyline.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "K Bhagyaraj-Ambika's Super Senior Heroes is now available on Netflix". The Indian Express. 21 October 2022. Archived from the original on 6 November 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Super Senior Heroes hints at redefining superhero genre". The Times of India. IANS. 15 October 2022. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  3. ^ "A Peek Into The Writer's Room Of Karthik Kumar's Directorial Debut Comedy 'Super Senior Heroes'". Deadant. 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  4. ^ "5 Relatable Movies to Watch with Your Buddies on Friendship Day". Deccan Chronicle. 3 August 2023. Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  5. ^ "'சூப்பர் சீனியர் ஹீரோ' படம் எப்படி இருக்கு நடிப்பில் மிரட்டும் 80'S சூப்பர் ஹீரோஸ்". Thanthi TV (in Tamil). 28 October 2022. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
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