Semma Botha Aagatha(2018)
Tamil133 mins
Semma Botha Aagatha (2018) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by Badri Venkat. With an audience rating of 6.9/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Semma Botha Aagatha stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.
Director:Badri Venkat
Mood:
suspensefulfunnyemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 29 Jun 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 29 June 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 29 June 2018
- Director
- Badri Venkat
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
A young man gets drunk and hires a call girl on a friend's advice. He later finds her dead in his apartment while he was away. Now he must find out who killed her.
“A dead stranger. A missing night. A race to clear his name.”
Film Details
6.9Rating
133Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date29 June 2018
Also Known AsSema Botha Aagatha · Semma Botha Aagathey · Semma Bodha Aagatha · Semma Bodha Aagathey
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulfunnyemotional
Themes
identityjusticefriendshipcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on a famous Tamil proverb, 'Semma Botha Aagum,' which means 'it will become a big mistake.'
- Director Badri Venkatesh is also a well-known cinematographer, having shot films like 'Kaakha Kaakha' and 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu.'
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed in a single apartment set to maintain a claustrophobic feel.
- Actor Yogi Babu, who plays a supporting role, improvised many of his comedy lines during filming, which were later included in the final cut.
- The plot shares a basic premise with the Hollywood film 'The Hangover,' but is adapted into a murder mystery set in Tamil Nadu.
- Despite its mix of genres, the film had a modest theatrical run and later gained more attention through satellite and digital streaming platforms.
- The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who used a mix of peppy numbers and suspenseful background scores to match the film's tone.