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In December 2001, the three sons of prominent dance choreographer [[Mugur Sundar]] were reported to be coming together to star in the Tamil film, and while [[Prabhu Deva]] was an established actor and [[Raju Sundaram]] had also appeared in films, it became the first substantial role for [[Nagendra Prasad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/17/stories/2002051701380300.htm |title=A shot in the arm|access-date=1 December 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607064837/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/17/stories/2002051701380300.htm |archivedate=7 June 2014 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2002-05-17 |df= }}</ref> [[Karunas]] was selected to play a key role, while Sundaram was reported to be a choreographer in the film, which would be based on a Marathi play title ''All the Best''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/22ss.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> [[Sandeep Chowta]] was initially expected to be music director, but was later replaced by Deva.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tfmpage.com/oldnews01.html|title=TFM Old News Items|website=www.tfmpage.com|access-date=29 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232803/http://www.tfmpage.com/oldnews01.html|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In December 2001, the three sons of prominent dance choreographer [[Mugur Sundar]] were reported to be coming together to star in the Tamil film, and while [[Prabhu Deva]] was an established actor and [[Raju Sundaram]] had also appeared in films, it became the first substantial role for [[Nagendra Prasad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/17/stories/2002051701380300.htm |title=A shot in the arm|access-date=1 December 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607064837/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/17/stories/2002051701380300.htm |archivedate=7 June 2014 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2002-05-17 |df= }}</ref> [[Karunas]] was selected to play a key role, while Sundaram was reported to be a choreographer in the film, which would be based on a Marathi play title ''All the Best''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/22ss.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> [[Sandeep Chowta]] was initially expected to be music director, but was later replaced by Deva.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tfmpage.com/oldnews01.html|title=TFM Old News Items|website=www.tfmpage.com|access-date=29 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232803/http://www.tfmpage.com/oldnews01.html|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The mouth freshener brand, Pass Pass, teamed up with the film to put product placement into the venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/india-business/27133547_1_advertisers-film-producers|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707055448/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/india-business/27133547_1_advertisers-film-producers|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-07|website=[[The Times of India]]|title=In-film ads light up silver screen}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/05/stories/2002060502780200.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125125948/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/05/stories/2002060502780200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-25|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2002-06-05|title="Pass Pass" to the rescue}}</ref> The film was released in Kannada under the supervision of Sundeep Malani, with another regional actor Komal Kumar chosen to replace Karunas as the thief.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/13/stories/2002051300030204.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101023041504/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/13/stories/2002051300030204.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-10-23|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2002-05-13|title=Family fare}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2022}}
The mouth freshener brand, Pass Pass, teamed up with the film to put product placement into the venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/india-business/27133547_1_advertisers-film-producers|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707055448/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/india-business/27133547_1_advertisers-film-producers|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-07|website=[[The Times of India]]|title=In-film ads light up silver screen}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/05/stories/2002060502780200.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125125948/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/05/stories/2002060502780200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-25|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2002-06-05|title="Pass Pass" to the rescue}}</ref> The film was released in Kannada under the supervision of Sundeep Malani.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/13/stories/2002051300030204.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101023041504/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/13/stories/2002051300030204.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-10-23|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2002-05-13|title=Family fare}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2022}}


==Release==
==Release==

Revision as of 22:41, 30 December 2022

123
File:123 DVD Cover.png
Directed byK. Subash
Produced byB. Kumar
StarringPrabhu Deva
Jyothika
Raju Sundaram
Nagendra Prasad
CinematographyY. N. Murali
Edited byKrishnamoorthy-Siva
Music byDeva
Production
company
Sidhesh Films
Release date
  • 1 June 2002 (2002-06-01)
CountryIndia
LanguagesTamil
Kannada
Telugu

123 is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Subash. It was partially reshot in Kannada and Telugu. The film stars real-life brothers Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram, and Nagendra Prasad alongside Jyothika as the main female lead, while Deva composed the film's music. Based on the Marathi play All The Best, 123 released in June 2002 mixed to positive reviews.

Plot

Tirupathi, Pazhani and Chidambaram are physically impaired friends – Thirupathi is blind, Pazhani is deaf, and Chidambaram is mute. None of them has a family, and they begin to live under the same roof. Narmada enters their lives, and all three fall in love with her. The story follows their attempts to win her hand.

Cast

Cast (Tamil) Cast (Telugu) Cast (Kannada) Role (Tamil) Role (Telugu) Role (Kannada)
Prabhu Deva
Tirupathi
Sathya
Raju Sundaram
Pazhani
Bhadrachalam
Shiva
Nagendra Prasad
Chidambaram
Srisailam
Sundar
Jyothika
Narmada
Ishari K. Ganesh
Auto Driver
Karunas
Uttej
Komal
Thief Aalavandhan
Thief Rangarayudu
Thief Kotigobba
Sundeep Malani
Boss
Pandu
Hotelier
Mohan Raman
Ad film actor
Abhinayashree
Jyothi
Laxmi Ratten
Company MD
Japan Kumar
Special appearance

Production

In December 2001, the three sons of prominent dance choreographer Mugur Sundar were reported to be coming together to star in the Tamil film, and while Prabhu Deva was an established actor and Raju Sundaram had also appeared in films, it became the first substantial role for Nagendra Prasad.[1] Karunas was selected to play a key role, while Sundaram was reported to be a choreographer in the film, which would be based on a Marathi play title All the Best.[2] Sandeep Chowta was initially expected to be music director, but was later replaced by Deva.[3]

The mouth freshener brand, Pass Pass, teamed up with the film to put product placement into the venture.[4][5] The film was released in Kannada under the supervision of Sundeep Malani.[6][failed verification]

Release

Tamil version

The Tamil version of the film opened on 1 June 2002 to mixed reviews with a critic noting "Dilshad as the blind Tirupathy has done his role well but Raju Sundaram and Nagendra Prasad have to pick up the nuances of acting. Jyothika has very little to do. The comedy of Karnas is good. However, the highlight of the film are the dances and the choreography. The three brothers have tried to outbeat [sic] each other when it comes to dancing. Music by Deva is very average".[7] The Hindu noted "it is a tightrope walk for director K. Subhash because presenting physical impairment without hurting sentiments is not easy. And the director does come out unscathed. Much of it is situational humour and the dialogue, again by Subhash, accentuates the comic impact in some of the scenes".[8] Kalki called the film a torture.[9]

Telugu version

The Telugu version of the film released on the same day. Jeevi of Idlebrain.com gave the film "two stars", stating "The only strength of the film is situation comedy based on the disabilities of three protagonists. Otherwise it's an avoidable film".[10] The Hindu cited "The film keeps grip on the audience, because of the curiosity the subject kicks up, regarding the survival of the handicapped using their sixth sense. The characters are difficult to portray, but the three main artistes do it convincingly".[11]

Soundtrack

123
Soundtrack album by
Deva
Released2002
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelBayshore
Vega Music
Divo
Think Music

The soundtrack of the film, composed by Deva, was well received by the audience.[12] Tamil lyrics were written by Thamarai, Kalaikumar and Victor.

Tamil version
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Adada Nadandhu Varaa"VictorShankar Mahadevan, Anuradha Sriram3:16
2."April Mazhai"ThamaraiAnuradha Sriram5:42
3."Hey Penne"KalaikumarSuresh Peters, Unni Menon, Karthik, Madhangi5:42
4."Kanchivaram Povom"DevaMano, Baby Vaishali, Prabhu Deva, K. Subash, YSD Sekar5:24
5."Un Perai"KalaikumarKarthik, Mathangi5:15
6."Konjum Konjum"KalaikumarSuresh Peters, Anuradha Sriram5:42
Kannada version
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Tunturu Male Meghave"V. Nagendra PrasadAnuradha Sriram5:42
2."Bandalo Rubber Bombe"K. KalyanShankar Mahadevan, Anuradha Sriram3:16
3."Chamundi Bettakke" Mano, Vaishali5:24
4."One Two Three"V. Nagendra PrasadA. R. Reihana3:30
5."Ninna Hesaru"V. Nagendra PrasadSuresh Peters, Mathangi, Unni Menon, Karthik5:15
6."Thabbikolli"V. Nagendra PrasadSuresh Peters, Anuradha Sriram5:42
Telugu tracklist
No.TitleLength

References

  1. ^ "A shot in the arm". The Hindu. 17 May 2002. Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  2. ^ "rediff.com, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry". www.rediff.com.
  3. ^ "TFM Old News Items". www.tfmpage.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  4. ^ "In-film ads light up silver screen". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012.
  5. ^ ""Pass Pass" to the rescue". The Hindu. 5 June 2002. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Family fare". The Hindu. 13 May 2002. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010.
  7. ^ HostOnNet.com. "BizHat.com - 123 Review. Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram, Jyotika". movies.bizhat.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  8. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (7 June 2002). ""One Two Three"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 September 2003.
  9. ^ "123". Kalki. 23 June 2002. p. 64.
  10. ^ "Telugu Cinema - Review - 123 - One Two Three - Prabhu Deva, Jyothika, Nagendra Prasad, Raju Sundaram". www.idlebrain.com.
  11. ^ Srihari, Gudipoodi (4 June 2002). "Challenging portrayals". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010.
  12. ^ "Join me on Raaga". www.raaga.com.
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