50/50 (2019 film)
| 50/50 | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Krishna Sai |
| Story by | Alexander |
| Produced by | V.N. Ranjith Kumar |
| Starring | Yogi Babu Sethu Shruthi Ramakrishnan Bavithra Shreya Gupta |
| Cinematography | R K Prathap |
| Edited by | Raja Sethupathi |
| Music by | Dharan Kumar |
| Distributed by | LIPI Cine Crafts |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
50/50 is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film directed by Krishna Sai, who previously directed the Kannada film Traya (2019). The film stars Yogi Babu, Sethu, Shruthi Ramakrishnan, Bavithra, and Shreya Gupta. This film marks Ramakrishna's return to Tamil cinema after a sabbatical and Bavithra's lead film debut.[1] This was Sethu's final film as actor.
Plot
[edit]Three brothers, who are gangsters, had a tough fight with the police. As the police couldn't oppose them, as they are powerful in their area, he had been searching for someone to help him take a dig at them. Meanwhile, the cop finds small time robbers and asks them to loot the gangsters. Finally, the robbers steal the money from the gangsters and enter a bungalow to escape from them. The gangsters chase them and enter the same bungalow. After getting in, they come to know it is a bhoot (haunted) bungalow. How they all come out from the bungalow, forms the rest of the story.
Cast
[edit]- Yogi Babu as Kai Kulandhai
- Sethu as Sethu
- Shruthi Ramakrishnan as Madhu
- Bavithra as Samantha
- Shreya Gupta as Dhanalakshmi[2]
- Bala Saravanan as Suman
- John Vijay as Kulandhai
- Rajendran as Pachai Kulandhai
- Dheena as Sethu's friend
- Nandha Saravanan as Police Inspector
- Rakul as Sethu's friend
- Sri Nikha as Andreah
- Mayilswamy as Nagaraj
- Madhan Bob
- Kathadi Ramamurthy as the Dhanalakshmi's grandfather
- Pattimandram Raja as Madhu's father
- Sriranjani as Madhu's mother
- Swaminathan as Lawyer
- Kavarimaan
- Preethiksha
- Kothandam as Kai Kulandhai's friend
Production
[edit]The venture began production in 2016 with Sethu and Kannada actress and Shruthi Ramakrishnan in the lead roles.[3][4] Santhanam, a friend of Sethu who previously collaborated with him in Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013) and Vaaliba Raja (2016), denied a role in this film, because he was only signing films that featured himself in the lead role.[5] Director Krishna Sai says the film is about three IT guys: Sethu, Bala Saravanan,[6] and Dheena from Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?, who have lost their jobs and are involved in petty theft to have a decent life. The film was shot in Chennai and Pondicherry.[7] Ramakrishanan played a college girl in the film.[8] Bavithra, a model anchor, was roped in to play the role of Shruthi's younger sister.[9] Nandha Saravanan, who is known for his role in Ghilli, plays an inspector who will use the three IT guys to take revenge on his own personal enemies, which will be played by Rajendran, John Vijay, and Yogi Babu.[10] Swaminathan and Kothandam were cast in supporting roles.[11][12]
In August 2019, the team restarted promotions and renamed the film from Aalukku Paathi 50/50 to Kadhal Modhal 50/50. The third heroine was revealed to be Mumbai-based model Shreya Gupta.[13][2] Yogi Babu was promoted as the lead of the film due to his popularity.[14][15][16] Upon release, the film's name was shortened to 50/50.[17]
Soundtrack
[edit]| 50/50 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 2019 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Tamil |
| Label | TrendMusic |
| Producer | Dharan Kumar |
Soundtrack was composed by Dharan Kumar. Yogi Babu was picturized in a song titled "Kolamavu Kokila", the name of the film in which he starred as the main lead.[17]
- "Facebook La" - Nivas (lyrics by Krishna Sai, Chendrasekaran A)
- "Usaru Bathiri" - Anthony Daasan (lyrics by Ve. Madhan Kumar)
- "Aagasam" - Shweta Mohan, Deepak (lyrics by Mani Amudhan)
- "Bin Laden Ganguda" - John Vijay, Dr Narayanan (lyrics by Mani Amudhan)
- "Bin Laden" (Theme) - Arunraja Kamaraj (lyrics by Mani Amudhan)
- "Kolamav Kokkila" - Poovaiyar, MC D (lyrics by MC D)
Release and reception
[edit]The film released on 27 December 2019 with Sillu Karupatti.[18] Maalai Malar gave the film a negative review.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ Purushothaman, Kirubhakar (9 October 2016). "City model Bavithra to act with Sethu". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 13 August 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Yogi Babu to star in yet another horror comedy!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (30 June 2016). "Getting into the skin of the character". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (8 April 2016). "Shruti Ramakrishnan teams up with Sethu". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "நண்பனுக்காக பர்ஸ்ட் லுக்கை வெளியிடும் சந்தானம்!". Samayam Tamil. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Vasudevan, K. V. (19 November 2016). "On to the big league". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "I'd love to do 'Dostana' with Santhanam in Tamil, says actor Sethu". Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "Shooting the climax was a laugh riot". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "City model Bavithra to act with Sethu". 9 October 2016. Archived from the original on 13 August 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "Sethu's next is a comedy thriller about IT guys". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ "ஆளுக்கு பாதி - 50/50 படத்தின் டீசர்..!". Vikatan. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "ஆளுக்கு பாதி - 50/50: டீசர்". Zee Hindustan Tamil. 26 November 2016. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Murder in a temple town". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "Yogi Babu plays hero again with the film 'Kadhal Modhal 50/50' !!". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019.
- ^ "Yogi Babu plays pivotal role in murder mystery titled 50/50". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Yogi Babu's next, Kadhal Modhal 50/50". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ a b Subramanian, Anupama (10 December 2019). "Yogi's dream song goes viral". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ Johnson, David (31 December 2019). "Box office collection: Karthi's Thambi overpowers Hero and Good Newwz in Chennai". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "பேய் பங்களாவில் நடக்கும் காமெடி - 50/50 விமர்சனம்". 28 December 2019. Archived from the original on 31 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.