12-12-1950
12-12-1950 is a 2017 Indian Tamil language film written and directed by Selva, who starred as the lead role in the film. The movie is a tribute to the film actor Rajinikanth, and the title of the film corresponds to his birthday (December 12, 1950).[1]
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| Directed by | Kabali Selva |
| Produced by | Jyo Star enterprises |
| Written by | Kabali Selva |
| Starring | Selva Ramesh Thilak Adhavan Ajai Prasad Prashanth Kirubakaran |
| Music by | Adithyha - Soorya |
| Cinematography | Vishnu Shri K. |
| Edited by | Dinesh Ponraj |
Production companies | Jyostar Enterprises |
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The cast, apart from starring Selva, includes Ramesh Thilak, Adhavan, Ajai Prasad, Prashanth, Ashwini Chandrasekhar, Thambi Ramaiah, Yogi Babu, John Vijay, and M. S. Bhaskar. Selva has rechristened himself as Kabali Selva.[2] The title teaser of the movie was released on 8 July 2017, and the film released on 8 December 2017.
Plot
The film narrates the life of five fans of Rajinikanth.
Cast
- Selva as Selva
- Ramesh Thilak as Muthu
- Adhavan as Ejamaan
- Ajai Prasad as Billa
- Prashanth Kirubakaran as Veera
- Ashwini Chandrasekhar as Kumudhavalli, Selva's wife
- Yogi Babu
- Thambi Ramaiah as Vanangamudi
- M. S. Bhaskar as Kumudhavalli's father
- John Vijay as John Vijay
- Elango Kumaravel as Jail Warden
- Ponnambalam as Police Inspector
- Swaminathan as Kunjithapatham
- Delhi Ganesh
- Shafi
- E. Ramdoss
- Risha as Sarasu
- Nandha Saravanan
- Cheran Raj
Release
The film's title 12-12-1950 meant that the film didn't have any problems with title changes during release. Other films that depicted Rajinikanth faced issues as those films explicitly stated Rajinikanth's name such as Main Hoon Rajinikanth and Perumaan The Rajinikanth.[1]
References
- Subramanian, Anupama (9 July 2017). "12-12-1950, a tribute to Superstar Rajinikanth: Selva". Deccan Chronicle.
- "A tribute to Thalaivar". The New Indian Express.