12-12-1950 is a 2017 Indian Tamil language film written and directed by Selva, who starred as the lead role in the film. The movie is a tribute to the film actor Rajinikanth, and the title of the film corresponds to his birthday (12 December 1950).[1]
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| Directed by | Selva |
| Written by | Selva |
| Produced by | Jyo Star enterprises |
| Starring | Selva Ramesh Thilak Adhavan Ajai Prasad Prashanth Kirubakaran |
| Cinematography | Vishnu Shri K. |
| Edited by | Dinesh Ponraj |
| Music by | Adithyha - Soorya |
Production company | Jyostar Enterprises |
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The cast, apart from starring Selva, includes Ramesh Thilak, Adhavan, Ajai Prasad, Prashanth, Ashwini Chandrasekhar, Thambi Ramaiah, Yogi Babu, John Vijay, and M. S. Bhaskar. Selva has rechristened himself as Kabali Selva.[2] The title teaser of the movie was released on 8 July 2017, and the film released on 8 December 2017.[citation needed]
Plot
editThe movie follows the lives of five Rajinikanth fans.[3]
Cast
edit- Selva as Kabali Selva
- Ramesh Thilak as Muthu
- Adhavan as Ejamaan
- Ajai Prasad as Billa
- Prashanth Kirubakaran as Veera
- Ashwini Chandrasekhar as Kumudhavalli, Selva's wife
- Yogi Babu as Singam
- Thambi Ramaiah as Vanangamudi
- M. S. Bhaskar as Kumudhavalli's father
- John Vijay as John Vijay
- Elango Kumaravel as Jail Warden
- Ponnambalam as Police Inspector
- Swaminathan as Kunjithapatham
- Delhi Ganesh
- Shafi
- E. Ramdoss
- Risha as Sarasu
- Nandha Saravanan
- Cheran Raj
Production
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Soundtrack
editMusic by Adithyha - Soorya.[4]
- "Thedi Pudicha" - Nincy Vincent
- "Nadhi Therikuthe" - Pratap Prb
- "Thooya Megam" - Nincy Vincent
Release
editThe film's title 12-12-1950 meant that the film didn't have any problems with title changes during release. Other films that depicted Rajinikanth faced issues as those films explicitly stated Rajinikanth's name such as Main Hoon Rajinikanth and Perumaan The Rajinikanth.[1]
Reception
editMaalaimalar called the film "festive".[5] Film portal nettv4u wrote that "12-12-1950 is not a bad film but doesn’t impress the viewers".[6] Chennai Vision called the film's theme a positive and negative aspect.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Subramanian, Anupama (9 July 2017). "12-12-1950, a tribute to Superstar Rajinikanth: Selva". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "A tribute to Thalaivar". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 September 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Rajinikanth's fandom to be immortalised in Selvaah's 12-12-1950; first look out". Firstpost. 10 July 2017. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "12-12-1950 - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 20 November 2017. Archived from the original on 9 April 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "12-12-1950". 8 December 2017. Archived from the original on 9 April 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "12-12-1950 Movie Review (2017) - Rating, Cast & Crew with Synopsis". Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "12-12-1950 - Review". 9 December 2017. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
External links
edit- 12-12-1950 at IMDb
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