50/50 (2019 film) explained

50/50
Director:Krishna Sai
Producer:V.N. Ranjith Kumar
Story:Alexander
Starring:Yogi Babu
Sethu
Shruthi Ramakrishnan
Bavithra
Shreya Gupta
Music:Dharan Kumar
Cinematography:R K Prathap
Editing:Raja Sethupathi
Distributor:LIPI Cine Crafts
Runtime:114 minutes
Country:India
Language:Tamil

50/50 is an 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

Three brothers, who are gangsters, had a tough fight with 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

Production

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] 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.

Soundtrack

50/50 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Dharan Kumar
Released:2019
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Tamil
Label:TrendMusic
Producer:Dharan Kumar
Prev Year:2019

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, became popular.[17]

Release and reception

The film released on 27 December 2019 with Sillu Karupatti.[18] Maalai Malar gave the film a negative review.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Purushothaman . Kirubhakar . 9 October 2016 . City model Bavithra to act with Sethu . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190813011817/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/091016/city-model-bavithra-to-act-with-sethu.html . 13 August 2019 . 27 March 2020 . Deccan Chronicle.
  2. Web site: Yogi Babu to star in yet another horror comedy!. The Times of India. 11 August 2019. 11 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190811135642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yogi-babu-to-star-in-yet-another-horror-comedy/articleshow/70605634.cms. live.
  3. News: Getting into the skin of the character. The Hindu. 30 June 2016. 19 August 2017. Ramanujam. Srinivasa. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731074513/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Getting-into-the-skin-of-the-character/article14410311.ece. live.
  4. Web site: Shruti Ramakrishnan teams up with Sethu. Anupama. Subramanian. 8 April 2016. Deccan Chronicle. 8 October 2020. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731074512/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/080416/shruti-ramakrishnan-teams-up-with-sethu.html. live.
  5. Web site: நண்பனுக்காக பர்ஸ்ட் லுக்கை வெளியிடும் சந்தானம்!. Samayam Tamil. 8 October 2020. 9 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009092448/https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/santhanam-release-a-first-look-for-his-friend/articleshow/55329351.cms. live.
  6. News: On to the big league. K. V.. Vasudevan. The Hindu. 19 November 2016. www.thehindu.com. 8 October 2020. 10 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201010055356/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/On-to-the-big-league/article16668266.ece. live.
  7. Web site: I'd love to do 'Dostana' with Santhanam in Tamil, says actor Sethu. 16 August 2018. 17 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180817060005/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-i-d-love-to-do-dostana-with-santhanam-in-tamil-says-actor-sethu-2203465. live.
  8. Web site: Shooting the climax was a laugh riot. The Times of India. 8 October 2020. 12 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012052310/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Shooting-the-climax-was-a-laugh-riot/articleshow/55906429.cms. live.
  9. Web site: City model Bavithra to act with Sethu. 9 October 2016. 16 August 2018. 13 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190813011817/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/091016/city-model-bavithra-to-act-with-sethu.html. live.
  10. Web site: Sethu's next is a comedy thriller about IT guys. The Times of India. 18 October 2017. 29 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171029120540/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Sethus-next-is-a-comedy-thriller-about-IT-guys/articleshow/51755354.cms. live.
  11. Web site: ஆளுக்கு பாதி - 50/50 படத்தின் டீசர்..!. Vikatan. 8 October 2020. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731074513/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/73512-aalukku-paathi-movie-teaser-released. live.
  12. Web site: ஆளுக்கு பாதி - 50/50: டீசர். 26 November 2016. Zee Hindustan Tamil. 8 October 2020. 9 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009042027/https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/movies/aalukku-paathi-50/50-teaser-289871. live.
  13. Web site: Murder in a temple town. The New Indian Express. 31 December 2019. 15 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915113816/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/dec/30/murder-in-a-temple-town-2082508.html. live.
  14. Web site: Yogi Babu plays hero again with the film 'Kadhal Modhal 50/50' !!. https://web.archive.org/web/20191228024935/https://www.sify.com/movies/yogi-babu-plays-hero-again-with-the-film-kadhal-modhal-50-50-news-tamil-tikbtgihgffbc.html. dead. 28 December 2019. Sify.
  15. Web site: Yogi Babu plays pivotal role in murder mystery titled 50/50. Cinema Express. 27 July 2020. 28 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728015228/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/dec/29/yogi-babu-plays-pivotal-role-in-murder-mystery-titled-5050-16267.html. live.
  16. Web site: Yogi Babu's next, Kadhal Modhal 50/50. Cinema Express. 8 October 2020. 3 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201203111807/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/aug/09/yogi-babus-next-kadhal-modhal-5050-13546.html. live.
  17. Web site: Yogi's dream song goes viral. Anupama. Subramanian. 10 December 2019. Deccan Chronicle. 28 December 2019. 17 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917052849/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/091219/yogis-dream-song-goes-viral.html. live.
  18. Web site: Box office collection: Karthi's Thambi overpowers Hero and Good Newwz in Chennai. David. Johnson. 31 December 2019. International Business Times, India Edition. 8 October 2020. 12 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200112025146/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-karthis-thambi-overpowers-hero-good-newwz-chennai-811063. live.
  19. Web site: பேய் பங்களாவில் நடக்கும் காமெடி - 50/50 விமர்சனம். 28 December 2019. 31 October 2021. 31 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211031203236/https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/review/2019/12/28185703/1278412/5050-movie-review-in-Tamil.vpf. live.

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