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12-12-1950(2017)

6.5/10
Tamil129 mins

12-12-1950 is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Selvaah. The film stars Selvaah in the lead role, alongside Yogi Babu, Thambi Ramaiah, and Elango Kumaravel. The story follows Selva, a devoted fan of superstar Rajinikanth, who embarks on a journey to meet his idol. The film is a tribute to Rajinikanth, with the actor appearing in a cameo role. It was produced by JyoStar Enterprises and features music by Adithyha and Soorya. The film was released on 8 December 2017 in India.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 December 2017
Director
Selva Varadharajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 9m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young man named Selva is obsessed with Rajinikanth. His only dream is to meet the superstar face to face. He faces many obstacles but never gives up. His journey takes him from his small town to the big city of Chennai. Will his dream come true?

A fan's dream comes true.

Film Details

6.5Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 December 2017

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshipidentityfamilylove
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for 12-12-1950

Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & Ramesh Thilak (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title refers to the exact date superstar Rajinikanth was born.
  • Director Selva included real-life Rajinikanth fan club members as background artists.
  • A comedy scene directly parodies the famous 'tea kadai' scene from Rajinikanth's film 'Baasha'.
  • The movie was shot in just 30 days, mostly in and around Chennai.
  • It features a cameo by actor Robo Shankar, known for his mimicry of Rajinikanth.
  • The climax was filmed at a large marriage hall to accommodate the crowd scene.
  • Despite its low budget, the film had a theatrical release during the Pongal festival season.

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