123 (film)

February 2023 February 2023 the 2002 Indians film the 2016 Philippines film 123 (disambiguation)#Film, TV and books 123 (film).jpg DVD cover K. Subash All the Best Devendra Pem B. Kumar Prabhu DevaJyothikaRaju SundaramNagendra Prasad Y. N. Murali Krishnamoorthy-Siva Deva Sidhesh Films yes 2002 06 01 127 minuteshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/123 123 Rotten Tomatoes 20 July 2026 India Tamil 123 is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Subash. It was partially reshot in Telugu and Kannada.28 November 2001 The amazing dancer brothers https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/hyderabad-times/the-amazing-dancer-brothers/articleshow/97944822.cms live https://web.archive.org/web/20240807130431/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/hyderabad-times/the-amazing-dancer-brothers/articleshow/97944822.cms 7 August 2024 7 August 2024 The Times of India The film stars real-life brothers Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram, and Nagendra Prasad alongside Jyothika as the female lead, while Deva composed the film's music. Based on the Marathi play All The Best by Devendra Pem, 123 was released on 1 June 2002. Plot Three men with physical disabilities lead dull and monotonous lives. However, when Narmada, a young woman, befriends them, they start incorporating many positive changes. Cast Prabhu Deva as Tirupathi, the blind (1) Raju Sundaram as Pazhani, the deaf (2) Nagendra Prasad as Chidambaram, the mute (3) Jyothika as Narmada Ishari Ganesh as Auto Driver Karunas as Thief Aalavandhan Uttej as Thief Rangarayudu (Telugu version) Komal Kumar as Thief Kotigobba (Kannada version) Sundeep Malani as Boss Pandu as Hotelier Mohan Raman as Ad film actor Abhinayashree as Jyothi Laxmi Ratten as Company MD Sridhar (Special appearance in the song "Kanchivaram Povom") Shobi (Special appearance in the song "Kanchivaram Povom") Japan Kumar (Special appearance in the song "Kanchivaram Povom") 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.17 May 2002 A shot in the arm http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/17/stories/2002051701380300.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140607064837/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/17/stories/2002051701380300.htm 7 June 2014 1 December 2016 The Hindu Karunas was selected to play a key role, while Sundaram was reported to be a choreographer in the film, which would be based on the Marathi play All the Best by Devendra Pem.Rajita 22 December 2001 Band of Brothers http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/22ss.htm live https://web.archive.org/web/20121018203148/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/22ss.htm 18 October 2012 29 May 2012 Rediff.com The mouth freshener brand, Pass Pass, teamed up with the film to put product placement into the venture.Chakraborty Sanghamitra 12 May 2002 In-film ads light up silver screen http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/india-business/27133547_1_advertisers-film-producers dead https://archive.today/20120707055448/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-12/india-business/27133547_1_advertisers-film-producers 7 July 2012 29 May 2012 The Times of India5 June 2002 "Pass Pass" to the rescue http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/05/stories/2002060502780200.htm dead https://archive.today/20130125125948/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/05/stories/2002060502780200.htm 25 January 2013 29 May 2012 The Hindu13 May 2002 Family fare http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/13/stories/2002051300030204.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101023041504/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/13/stories/2002051300030204.htm 23 October 2010 29 May 2012 The Hindu Uttej and Komal Kumar replaced Karunas in the partially reshot Telugu and Kannada versions, respectively.Dinesh Chethana 13 April 2003 Smile saar, smile http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr13/ent2.asp dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040203121025/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr13/ent2.asp 3 February 2004 23 September 2020 Deccan Herald Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Deva.123 (2002) http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000428 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140814211921/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000428 14 August 2014 31 May 2014 Raaga.com Sandeep Chowta was initially expected to be the film's composer.1 September 2001 Sandeep Chowta to make Tamil debut http://www.tfmpage.com/oldnews01.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232803/http://www.tfmpage.com/oldnews01.html 3 March 2016 29 May 2012 tfmpage.com Tamil Singer(s) Adada Nadandhu Varaa Shankar Mahadevan, Anuradha Sriram 3:16 Victor April Mazhai Anuradha Sriram Thamarai 5:42 Hey Penne Suresh Peters, Unni Menon, Karthik, Madhangi Kalaikumar 5:42 Kanchivaram Povom Mano, Baby Vaishali, Prabhu Deva, K. Subash, YSD Sekar Deva 5:24 Un Perai Karthik, Mathangi Kalaikumar 5:15 Konjum Konjum Suresh Peters, Anuradha Sriram Kalaikumar 5:42 Kannada Singer(s) Tunturu Male Meghave Anuradha Sriram V. Nagendra Prasad 5:42 Bandalo Rubber Bombe Shankar Mahadevan, Anuradha Sriram K. Kalyan 3:16 Chamundi Bettakke Mano, Vaishali 5:24 One Two Three A. R. Reihana V. Nagendra Prasad 3:30 Ninna Hesaru Suresh Peters, Mathangi, Unni Menon, Karthik V. Nagendra Prasad 5:15 Thabbikolli Suresh Peters, Anuradha Sriram V. Nagendra Prasad 5:42 Release and reception The film opened on 1 June 2002. Tamil version Malathi Rangarajan of 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".Rangarajan Malathi 7 June 2002 "One Two Three" http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/06/07/stories/2002060700940200.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20030912053120/http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/06/07/stories/2002060700940200.htm 12 September 2003 28 January 2012 The Hindu Visual Dasan of Kalki called the film a torture.தாசன் விஷுவல் 23 June 2002 123 https://archive.org/details/kalki2002-06-23/page/64/mode/2up live https://archive.today/20230212045711/https://archive.org/details/kalki2002-06-23/page/64/mode/2up 12 February 2023 10 November 2022 Kalki 64 ta Internet Archive Cinesouth called it "the best example for an average film".123 http://cinesouth.com/scopes/reviews/123.shtml dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020804160022/http://cinesouth.com/scopes/reviews/123.shtml 4 August 2002 30 September 2024 Cinesouth Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote, "Characters, each with a physical disability, the handicaps used as the basis of comedy. The audience knowing what's happening, but the characters oblivious to it, re-acting or talking at tangents. But unfortunately director Subhash misses out on taking full advantage of the scenario. The laughs are few and far between. And whenever the director tries to pep up his proceedings by a little diversion, like the comic capers of Karunas, or the antics of the enticing Abhinayasri, the scenes fall flat".Mannath Malini 6 June 2002 One-Two-Three http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov193.asp dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040214164023/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov193.asp 14 February 2004 30 October 2024 Chennai Online Telugu version 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". The reviewer added that "The producers of this film tried to dupe Telugu audience by projecting '1-2-3' as the first Jyothika's Telugu straight film. But its yet another routine dubbing film rubbed on Telugu audience".Jeevi Movie review – 123 (one two three) http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-123.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20120415051535/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-123.html 15 April 2012 29 May 2012 Idlebrain.com Gudipoodi Srihari of 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".Srihari Gudipoodi Gudipoodi Srihari 4 June 2002 Challenging portrayals http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/06/04/stories/2002060400230400.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101023050534/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/06/04/stories/2002060400230400.htm 23 October 2010 29 May 2012 The Hindu References External links Category:2002 Indian films Category:2002 Kannada-language films Category:2002 Tamil-language films Category:2002 Telugu-language films Category:2002 films Category:2002 multilingual films Category:2002 romantic comedy films Category:Films about brothers Category:Films about disability in India Category:Films directed by K. Subash Category:Films scored by Deva (composer) Category:Films set in Bengaluru Category:Indian films based on plays Category:Indian multilingual films Category:Indian romantic comedy films Category:Tamil-language Indian films