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Sembi(2022)

7.3/10
Tamil124 mins

Sembi (2022) is a 124-minute Tamil film directed by Prabhu Solomon. Starring Thambi Ramaiah, G. Gnanasambandam and Nanjil Sampath. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Sembi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Prabhu Solomon
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 December 2022
Director
Prabhu Solomon
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 4m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A young girl and her beekeeper grandmother live happily in the hills. Their peaceful life is destroyed by three powerful troublemakers, forcing them to flee. On a bus, fellow passengers from all backgrounds come together to help them find justice.

A journey for justice, fueled by strangers' kindness.

Film Details

7.3Rating
124Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date30 December 2022
Also Known AsSembhi · Chembi · Chembhi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
survivaljusticefamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
Thambi Ramaiah, Actor in Sembi
Thambi RamaiahActor
#2
G. Gnanasambandam, Actor in Sembi
G. GnanasambandamActor
#3
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Nanjil SampathActor
#4
Kovai Sarala, Actor in Sembi
Kovai SaralaActor
#5
R
Reyaa HariActor
#6
A
Ashwin KumarActor
#7
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Pazha KaruppaiahActor
#8
P
Prabhu SolomonDirector
#9
M
M. JeevanCrew
#10
N
Nivas PrasannaMusic
#11
A
Ajmal KhanCrew

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Trivia

  • The film's director, Prabhu Solomon, is known for his nature-themed movies and shot 'Sembi' in the remote hills of Kodaikanal.
  • Actress Nivedhithaa Sathish, who plays the grandmother, had to learn beekeeping and handle live bees for her role.
  • The child actor, Anikha Surendran, who played Sembi, was selected after a long search for a performer who could portray both innocence and resilience.
  • The movie highlights the traditional practice of apiculture (beekeeping) in Tamil Nadu's hill tribes, which is rarely shown in mainstream cinema.
  • Despite being a thriller, the film uses many wide, scenic shots to contrast the beauty of nature with the cruelty the characters face.
  • The bus sequence, a key part of the story, was filmed in a single, specially constructed bus set to allow for continuous shooting.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by D. Imman, who used folk instruments to match the rural setting and emotional tone.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sembi

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