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Sema(2018)

6.8/10
Tamil123 mins

Semma is an upcoming Tamil comedy drama film directed by Vallikanth. The film features G. V. Prakash Kumar and Arthana Binu in the lead roles. Featuring music also composed by Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Vivek Anand

Director:Vallikanth
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 25 May 2018

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
25 May 2018
Theatrical Release
25 May 2018
Director
Vallikanth
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 3m
Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A vegetable seller marries a woman despite her father's disapproval. With help from both their mothers, they keep the marriage a secret from her father. They continue hiding it until after she has a baby.

A secret marriage, a hidden baby, and two mothers in on the lie.

Film Details

6.8Rating
123Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 May 2018
Also Known AsSemma · Chinni Krishnudu · ChinniKrishnudu

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Where to Watch

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Available from 25 May 2018

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Sema

Cast reunions in this film: G. V. Prakash Kumar & Yogi Babu (14 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Kovai Sarala (7 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Yogi Babu (7 films together), Kovai Sarala & Yogi Babu (7 films together), and Kovai Sarala & G. V. Prakash Kumar (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Sema' is a Tamil slang word meaning 'awesome' or 'extreme', reflecting the movie's over-the-top comedic tone.
  • Director Vallikanth is also a cinematographer, and he handled the camera work for this film himself.
  • Actor Soori, known for his comedy roles, plays the lead hero, which was a shift from his usual sidekick characters at the time.
  • The movie's plot of hiding a marriage and pregnancy for comedy draws loose inspiration from older Tamil films like 'Kadhalikka Neramillai' (1964).
  • It was shot quickly on a modest budget, primarily in and around Chennai to keep production costs low.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts and streaming platforms later.
  • Actress Priya Bhavani Shankar, who plays the female lead, was appearing in one of her earlier Tamil films after working in Telugu cinema.

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