123(2002)
'123' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Subash. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram, Nagendra Prasad, and Jyotika in lead roles. The story follows three men with physical impairments—blindness, deafness, and muteness—who lead monotonous lives until a woman named Narmada befriends them. Their friendship turns into love, and they must protect her from a dangerous pursuer. The film was partially reshot in Telugu and Kannada for wider release. It is noted for its lighthearted tone and positive portrayal of disability. The movie released in 2002 and received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and emotional core.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 June 2002
- Director
- K. Subhash
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Three men who are blind, deaf, and mute live lonely lives. When a kind woman named Narmada moves into their town, they all fall in love with her. But a dangerous man from her past threatens to tear them apart. The three friends must use their unique abilities to save her and prove that love has no barriers.
“Love has no barriers”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for 123
Cast reunions in this film: Pandu & Deva (29 films together), Pandu & Prabhu Deva (10 films together), Deva & K. Subhash (6 films together), Prabhu Deva & Deva (5 films together), Deva & Jyothika (5 films together), and Prabhu Deva & Raju Sundaram (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title '123' refers to the three main characters, each with a different physical impairment.
- Director K. Subash is known for his work in television, and this was one of his few feature film directorial ventures.
- Actress Meena, who plays Narmada, was a major star at the time, and her role was seen as a compassionate departure from typical glamorous parts.
- The movie's soundtrack by Vidyasagar was popular, with the song 'Kannum Kannum' becoming a notable hit.
- The film was shot primarily in Chennai, with some sequences filmed in picturesque outdoor locations to contrast the characters' initial confined lives.
- It was produced by A.M. Rathnam, a prominent producer known for big-budget films, making this a relatively smaller-scale project in his portfolio.
- The movie's theme of friendship and transformation was compared by some critics to earlier Tamil films focusing on societal outsiders.