Semma Botha Aagatha(2018)
Semma Botha Aagatha is a 2018 Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Badri Venkatesh. The cast includes Atharvaa Murali, Mishti Chakravarty, and Anaika Soti in lead roles. The story follows Ramesh, an IT professional whose cancelled wedding leads him to a night of heavy drinking. He calls an escort to his apartment, but she ends up murdered. Ramesh becomes the prime suspect and must find the real killer. The film blends dark humor with a murder mystery plot. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its comedic moments but criticism for its pacing. The movie was produced by Goldmines Telefilms and Kickass Entertainment. It was released in theaters on June 29, 2018.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 29 June 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 29 June 2018
- Director
- Badri Venkat
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
Ramesh is heartbroken after his girlfriend cancels their wedding. His friend suggests he forget her by spending a night with a call girl. But when the call girl is found dead in his apartment, Ramesh becomes the main suspect. Now he must find the real killer before the police arrest him.
“One bad night changes everything.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Semma Botha Aagatha
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & M. S. Bhaskar (20 films together), Manobala & Karunakaran (8 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (7 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Karunakaran (7 films together), Manobala & Yuvan Shankar Raja (6 films together), and Manobala & John Vijay (5 films together).
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.
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Exclusive photos of Semma Botha Aagatha starring Adharvaa, Anaika Soti, Mishti, John Vijay, Karunakaran, M. S. Bhaskar, Manobala in the lead role.
