12B

2001 film by Jeeva October 2020 October 2020 12B poster.jpg Poster Jeeva Jeeva K. Bhagyaraj Sliding Doors Vikram Singh ShaamSimranJyothikaSuniel Shetty Jeeva B. LeninV. T. Vijayan Harris Jayaraj Film Works Media Dreams 2001 09 28 yes 149 minutes India Tamil 12B is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film written, cinematographed and directed by Jeeva; it is his directorial debut. The film stars Shaam in his debut with Simran and Jyothika in lead roles. Hindi actors Suniel Shetty and Moon Moon Sen play supporting roles with the former making a cameo appearance. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, with editing by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan. 12B is an unofficial remake of the 1998 British-American romantic drama film Sliding Doors. The film introduced the use of dual narrative to Tamil cinema; it depicts events in a man's life that depend on whether he catches a bus or not. The film gained attention for its casting of Simran and Jyothika, who were two of the leading female actors of Tamil cinema; it is also the first Tamil film in which Shetty and Sen appear. The film was released on 28 September 2001 and performed average at the box office. Critics praised the new concept but criticised the narrative, which they found confusing. Plot One morning, Shakthivel alias Shakthi leaves his house for a job interview when he sees a woman, Jyothika alias Jo, walking down the street. Shakthi is distracted by Jo and begins to follow her. He misses his bus and gets mugged. The film then pauses as a voice-over tells the audience they are about to examine the impact of missing the bus on Shakthi's life. Shakthi who catches the bus arrives on time for the job interview and is offered the job of a bank manager, and a young colleague Priya falls in love with him. Shakthi, however, is still in love with Jo but something repeatedly prevents him from meeting her. The obstacle turns out to be his alternate self. Shakthi the bank manager is well-off in life but is miserable because he cannot win the affections of Jo. The Shakthi who missed the bus arrives late at the interview and is thrown out. On his way home, he passes by a junkyard, where he meets his friend Madhan, who gives him a job as a mechanic. The next day, while crossing the street, he sees Jo and again follows her. He gains her attention and they begin a relationship. One day, Jo's uncle Aravind visits, and it is revealed he too is in love with Jo and wants to marry her, much to Jo's dismay. Due to a misunderstanding, Jo and Shakthi the mechanic separate. Priya expresses her love for the Shakthi the bank manager who, while reciprocating his love for Priya, has an accident. At the same moment, Shakthi the mechanic is also seriously hurt in the same accident while he tries to repair his relationship with Jo. Both Shakthis are admitted to the hospital. While Priya is crying over the death of Shakthi the bank manager, she glimpses Shakthi the mechanic making up with Jo. The film ends with a voice-over concluding the film. Cast Sunil Shetty as R. Aravind (special appearance) Shaam as Shakthivel a.k.a. Shakthi Simran as Priya Jyothika as S. Jyothika a.k.a. Jo / 12B Vivek as Madhan Moonmoon Sen as Sulo Shanti Williams as Shakti's mother R. Sundaramoorthy as Sadasivam Mayilsamy as Citizen Master Udayaraj as Wall Tube Srinath as Bolt Lakshmikanthan as Nataraj a.k.a. Nut K. P. Mohan as Mohan Vaishnavi as Shakti's sister M.R.K. as Shakti's uncle Crane Manohar as the 12B bus conductor Scissor Manohar as the auto driver Vengaiya Balan as a devotee Gowthami Vembunathan as Shakti's aunt Monica as Priya's co-worker Karnaa Radha as a devotee Citizen Mani as a coconut seller John Ranjith as Shakti's co-worker Shiva as Shakti's co-workerRajendran Gopinath 16 July 2018 I won't be doing multi-starrers anymore: Tamizh Padam actor Shiva https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/jul/16/i-wont-be-doing-multi-starrers-anymore-tamizh-padam-actor-shiva-1843770.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20200902222111/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/jul/16/i-wont-be-doing-multi-starrers-anymore-tamizh-padam-actor-shiva-1843770.html 2 September 2020 5 May 2020 New Indian Express Parthiban provided the voice-over at the beginning of the film.5 October 2001 Film Review: 12 B https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-12-b/article27980588.ece live https://web.archive.org/web/20201013061855/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-12-b/article27980588.ece 13 October 2020 23 February 2020 subscription The Hindu Production Development 30% Right "It's been a big thrill, directing a film, being captain of the ship. Having been a cinematographer definitely helped, I could execute the film faster. And also, I've drawn a lot of inspiration from the directors I've worked with, like Shankar, Surya, and my all-time favourite, Priyadarshan". Jeeva on the film, 2001 12B marked the directorial debut of cinematographer Jeeva and is narrated in a dual narrative format, one if Shakthi (the protagonist) catches the 12B bus to his job interview and one if he misses the same bus.Warrier Shoba 30 November 2005 The ABCD of Shaam's life! https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/30shaam.htm live https://web.archive.org/web/20160303193206/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/30shaam.htm 3 March 2016 25 September 2020 Rediff.com2 June 2002 Riding high on '12B' fame https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/riding-high-on-12b-fame/article28600473.ece live https://web.archive.org/web/20201013061845/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/riding-high-on-12b-fame/article28600473.ece 13 October 2020 23 February 2020 subscription The Hindu Jeeva said the film would be titled 12B after a bus he used to take during his college days in Chennai.8 June 2021 மறக்க முடியுமா - 12பி [Can you forget – 12B] https://cinema.dinamalar.com/marakka-mudiyuma/93884/old-movies/Marakkamudiyuma---12B.htm live https://web.archive.org/web/20211121221107/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/marakka-mudiyuma/93884/old-movies/Marakkamudiyuma---12B.htm 21 November 2021 22 November 2021 Dinamalar ta The plot of the film was taken from the 1998 English film Sliding Doors by Peter Howitt, which follows alternate timelines on whether or not Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow) catches a train.Nirmalarajah Asokan Buslinie 12B – Was Wäre Wenn? Busline 12B – What happened if? https://www.mannbeisstfilm.de/kritik/Jeeva/Buslinie-12B---Was-waere-wenn/839.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200612192557/https://www.mannbeisstfilm.de/kritik/Jeeva/Buslinie-12B---Was-waere-wenn/839.html 12 June 2020 23 May 2024 mannbeisstfilm.de de dead 11 November 2007 The gender roles in Sliding Doors were reversed and the train was replaced by a bus in this film.Mannath Malini 12B http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov147.asp dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050324062527/http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov147.asp 24 March 2005 Chennai Online 21 February 2022 Film producer Vikram Singh opted to make his first foray into Tamil film production after being encouraged to by director Priyadarshan.A P Vikram Singh: No compromises http://www.screenindia.com/20010720/rtam1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010727113218/http://www.screenindia.com/20010720/rtam1.html 27 July 2001 Screen Casting Madhavan and Vikram were initially considered for the lead role, but they were busy with other projects.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqf4EjRwnG8 I Was Lost in Alcohol… But I Chose to Rise Again! - The SS Podcast ft. Shaam SS Music YouTube 14:29 16 March 2025 ta Srikanth was also briefly attached to the film.Ramachandran Avinash 4 March 2020 18 years in cinema, actor Srikanth says he is 'unaffected by trolling' https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/mar/04/18-years-in-cinema-actor-srikanth-says-he-is-unaffected-by-trolling-2111737.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20200305134500/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/mar/04/18-years-in-cinema-actor-srikanth-says-he-is-unaffected-by-trolling-2111737.html 5 March 2020 5 May 2020 The New Indian Express While the search for lead actor was ongoing, Simran and Jyothika, two of the leading Tamil actresses at the time, were cast in the other lead roles. Their dates to shoot for the film were available since October 2000; however, there was no lead actor for the film although two newcomers were considered for backups. Shaam had worked as a model in Bangalore for four years before model coordinator Biju Jayadevan introduced him to director Jeeva, who was auditioning a debutant actor for his debut venture, 12B.24 November 2003 Sailing with SHAAM https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sailing-with-shaam/article28457109.ece live https://web.archive.org/web/20201013061845/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sailing-with-shaam/article28457109.ece 13 October 2020 25 September 2020 subscription The Hindu Shaam had unsuccessfully auditioned for the lead role in Kadhalar Dhinam (1999); he said during his first meeting with Jeeva, he handed over his portfolio and introduced himself in English. Jeeva said: "Repeat what you just said, in Tamil". Shaam did so and was signed on next day after a meeting with producer Vikram Singh.Sreelalitha W. 19 October 2007 Making progress steadily, surely http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/10/19/stories/2007101950110200.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081104113104/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/10/19/stories/2007101950110200.htm 4 November 2008 23 February 2020 The Hindu23 August 2014 Shaam's audition was in English https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/shaams-audition-was-in-english/articleshow/40590247.cms live https://web.archive.org/web/20201013061854/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/shaams-audition-was-in-english/articleshow/40590247.cms 13 October 2020 5 May 2020 The Times of India Since Shaam was looking for film offers for four years, Jeeva did not treat Shaam as a newcomer.சக்கரம் சுபி 21 October 2001 ஷாமுடன் டூ டிராக் பேட்டி! Two track interview with Shaam! https://ibb.co/K0NkK1Z usurped Kalki ta 20–23 https://web.archive.org/web/20230427045622/https://ibb.co/K0NkK1Z 27 April 2023 27 April 2023 Jyothika got more screen time while Simran called her role a "special appearance". 6 May 2001 Unfazed by the numbers game https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/unfazed-by-the-numbers-game/article27932540.ece live https://web.archive.org/web/20211028235157/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/unfazed-by-the-numbers-game/article27932540.ece 28 October 2021 28 October 2021 subscription The Hindu Thota Tharani worked as the art director for the film. The promos of the film were critically praised; Shaam signed on to appear in several projects before 12B was released. The film also featured Jeeva's assistant director, Srinath, in a supporting role.14 January 2007 Jeeva's blue-eyed boy: Srinath https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Jeeas-blue-eyed-boy-Srinath/articleshow/4535211.cms?referral=PM live https://web.archive.org/web/20201013061857/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Jeeas-blue-eyed-boy-Srinath/articleshow/4535211.cms?referral=PM 13 October 2020 23 February 2020 The Times of India After the first filming schedule, another actor tried to fill the lead role but Jeeva insisted on retaining Shaam.Sangeetha P. 19 October 2008 Shaam strikes back https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Shaam-strikes-back/articleshow/3612367.cms live https://web.archive.org/web/20190701101903/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Shaam-strikes-back/articleshow/3612367.cms 1 July 2019 25 September 2020 The Times of India A leading Hindi actor was revealed to play a cameo in the film. The actor was later revealed upon release to be Sunil Shetty, who was cast to play Jyothika's uncle.25 April 2003 12B https://www.sify.com/movies/12b-review-tamil-pclulOghiiejb.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20200819234044/https://www.sify.com/movies/12b-review-tamil-pclulOghiiejb.html 19 August 2020 5 May 2020 Sify Bengali actor Moon Moon Sen, mother of Riya Sen, was signed on to play Jyothika's mother in the film.K. N. Vijiyan 6 October 2001 '12B' ride to nowhere New Straits Times https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=7ishAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hXgFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2336,3697386 23 February 2020 In 12B, Shaam's voice was dubbed; an uncommon practice for male actors in Tamil cinema at that time.6 October 2001 Ticket to stardom on 12 B https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/ticket-to-stardom-on-12-b/article27982297.ece live https://web.archive.org/web/20200819224457/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/ticket-to-stardom-on-12-b/article27982297.ece 19 August 2020 5 May 2020 subscription The HinduKarupiah Premalatha March 2017 Voiceless Heroines: Use of Dubbed Voices in Tamil Movies http://e-asianwomen.org/xml/10075/10075.pdf live Asian Women United Kingdom 79 https://web.archive.org/web/20201013061843/http://e-asianwomen.org/xml/10075/10075.pdf 13 October 2020 25 September 2020 Shiva, who later starred in Chennai 600028 (2007), made his acting debut with this film in a minor role. Chennai-based model Manish Borundia played a background actor in the film.7 May 2009 Manish: Waiting for good news https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/Manish-Waiting-for-good-news/articleshow/4234521.cms live https://web.archive.org/web/20201014015027/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/Manish-Waiting-for-good-news/articleshow/4234521.cms 14 October 2020 13 October 2020 The Times of India Parthiban provided a voiceover for the film. Soundtrack The soundtrack of 12B was composed by Harris Jayaraj.25 October 2002 Fame on a platter https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/fame-on-a-platter/article28571700.ece live https://web.archive.org/web/20201013061856/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/fame-on-a-platter/article28571700.ece 13 October 2020 25 September 2020 subscription The Hindu The soundtrack became popular particularly the song "Oru Punnagai Poove".Pinto Sanjay https://books.google.com/books?id=MMB7DwAAQBAJ&dq=oru+punnagai+poove&pg=PT117 My NDTV Days 24 January 2019 978-1-5290-2260-5 Pan Macmillan India Sanjay Pinto 18 March 2023 30 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231030043438/https://books.google.com/books?id=MMB7DwAAQBAJ&dq=oru+punnagai+poove&pg=PT117 live Premgi Amaran crooned the rap song "Anandam".https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/happy-birthday-premgi-5-memorable-tracks-of-the-versatile-artist/articleshow/89828497.cms Happy Birthday Premgi: 5 memorable tracks of the versatile artist The Times of India 11 July 2022 11 July 2022 11 July 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220711185658/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/happy-birthday-premgi-5-memorable-tracks-of-the-versatile-artist/articleshow/89828497.cms live Vairamuthu except where noted Singer(s) 33:16 Tamil Track-Listhttps://mio.to/album/12B+%282001%29 12B (2001) Mio 2001 1 May 2022 6 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210506094159/https://mio.to/album/12B+%282001%29 dead Love Pannu (Oru Punnagai Poove) KK, Prashanthini 4:40 Sariya Thavara Vaali Samantha Edward, Febi Mani, Mathangai 5:02 Mutham Mutham KK, Mahalakshmi Iyer 5:02 Poove Vai Pesum Pothu Mahalakshmi Iyer, Harish Raghavendra 5:48 Jothi Neranjava Sukhwinder Singh, Febi Mani 4:46 Anandam Premgi Amaren, Clinton Cerejo 2:17 O Nenjae Sujatha Rao 1:47 Oru Paarvai Paar Karthik 2:22 Party Music Instrumental, Shehnai – S. Ballesh 1:32 Singer(s) Telugu Track-Listhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KHovpI5UY8 12 B Jukebox Shaam, Suniel Shetty, Jyothika, Simran Jeeva Harris Jayaraj Telugu Songs T-Series Telugu 21 October 2024 30 April 2025 YouTube 21:31 Kulasekhar Anna Thotti Dammu Febi Mani 5:03 O Punami Puvva S. P. B. Charan, Gopika Poornima 4:41 Naalo Ee Mouna Karthik, Gopika Poornima 5:49 Mela Thalatho Mallikarjun, Gopika Poornima 4:47 Muddu Muddu Karthik, Gopika Poornima 5:03 Theme Music Instrumental 1:30 Marketing and release 12B received pre-release publicity because it brought together Simran and Jyothika, two of the Tamil film industry's leading actresses of the period.Saravanan T. 27 September 2013 Shaam hits a six The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/shaam-hits-a-six/article5175240.ece dead https://web.archive.org/web/20200919085925/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/shaam-hits-a-six/article5175240.ece 19 September 2020 25 September 2020Rajitha 14 June 2001 Movies: Simran: Absolutely hot! http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/jun/14simran.htm live https://web.archive.org/web/20200606181631/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/jun/14simran.htm 6 June 2020 23 February 2020 Rediff.com18 October 2020 ஜோதிகா பிறந்தநாள் ஸ்பெஷல்: ரசிகர்களின் பேரன்பையும் பெரும் மரியாதையையும் பெற்ற நடிகை Jyotika Birthday Special: An actress who has earned the admiration and great respect of the fans https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/592364-jyothika-birthday-special-2.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20201023112855/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/592364-jyothika-birthday-special-2.html 23 October 2020 20 October 2020 Hindu Tamil Thisai ta The film's trailer, which was edited by Deepak Bhojraj, was the fasted edited trailer in Tamil cinema at the time featured the names of the film's technicians coming and going like the sound of a bus horn.https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/kollywoods-pin-boy-meet-deepak-bhojraj-man-who-designs-film-posters-85156 Kollywood's pin-up boy: Meet Deepak Bhojraj, the man who designs film posters The News Minute 21 July 2018 Nandhu Sundaram 9 October 2024 The film performed modestly at the box office with average collections reported.Poornima 19 April 2003 Dhool, the only real Tamil hit https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/apr/19south.htm live https://web.archive.org/web/20180506043330/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/apr/19south.htm 6 May 2018 25 September 2020 Rediff.com Producer Vikram Singh revealed that he lost money producing the film although he felt it was worth it due to the film's unique script.30 May 2002 Working to a professional script The Hindu Chennai, India http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/30/stories/2002053002720200.htm dead https://archive.today/20130125065138/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/30/stories/2002053002720200.htm 25 January 2013 Jeeva later stating he felt the film had not been properly promoted and could have done better business if it had been.20 June 2007 The director's cut https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-directors-cut/article2247185.ece live https://web.archive.org/web/20201013061855/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-directors-cut/article2247185.ece 13 October 2020 23 February 2020 subscription The Hindu The appearance of Sunil Shetty in a prominent role led the filmmakers to dub the film in Hindi as Do Raaste 12B (Two ways 12B) in 2005.Do raaste 12B | WorldCat.org 62364609 A Telugu dubbed version was released in October 2005.20 September 2005 12B in Telugu next month http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news264.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20200819211152/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news264.html 19 August 2020 23 May 2024 Idlebrain.comhttp://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_shaam_2009.php Stars : Star Interviews : Excl: Interview with Shaam Telugucinema.com 2024-10-15 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101231113257/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_shaam_2009.php 31 December 2010 dmy-all The Hindi dubbed version was released in Germany in 2007 under the title Buslinie 12B – Was wäre wenn? (Bus route 12B – What if?) with Shetty falsely promoted as the lead actor. Reception A critic from The Hindu said the film is like "moving through a maze, because for many it could be confusion confounded, at least for the most part of the first half". The critic added; "Shyam in the hero's garb is an apt choice and looks more like a Madhavan clone and for a newcomer, Shyam is absolutely at ease in dance and fights" and "Simran does a commendable job in the climax". New Straits Times wrote; "The presence of Jyotika, Simran and Shyam saves this movie from boredom". Rediff concluded its review; "full marks to the intention – considerably less for the execution", praised the film's performances and technical aspects and said a "drawback would be the languid pace—there is not enough tension built into the film and, for large chunks of time, the story remains static, with the result that you do not empathise with the characters". The reviewer said Simran's portrayal "continues with her policy of shifting gradually from glam roles to the more sedate, serious ones and proves to have what it takes".Rajitha 23 October 2001 Movies: The 12B review http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/23south.htm live https://web.archive.org/web/20180118080623/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/23south.htm 18 January 2018 23 February 2020 Rediff.com Sify wrote; "Ultimately it is very difficult for the audience to understand this superficial tale, as they cannot follow the thin line between reality and imagination. It is total confusion". The reviewer praised the Jayaraj's music for the film. Malini Mannath of Chennai Online opined that "But Jeeva steers his script deftly, and offers a film that is different, giving enough food for thought and room for discussion even after the film is over" but questioned the change from a female protagonist in Sliding Doors to a male protagonist. Visual Dasan of Kalki criticised the film's story (which he felt was similar to Sliding Doors and the 1999 German film Run Lola Run), called both roles of Shaam confusing and felt bad for Simran taking up such a role. He praised Vivek's comedy, Harris Jayaraj songs and the director for trying to take up a unique subject for his debut film.தாசன் விஷுவல் 14 October 2001 12B https://archive.org/details/kalki2001-10-14/page/n97/mode/2up live https://archive.today/20230326121436/https://archive.org/details/kalki2001-10-14/page/n97/mode/2up 26 March 2023 26 April 2023 Kalki 96 ta Internet Archive Asokan Nirmalarajah of the German site mannbeistfilm.de reviewing the Hindi dubbed version in 2007 wrote that debutant director Jeeva is at his best especially in the down-to-earth musical sequences and uses the fresh, youthful, lively, very romantic songs by Harris Jeyaraj to make the film very dynamic and entertaining. This only applies to a limited extent for the rest of the film but felt that the 'what if?' aspect was already explored in films such as Blind Chance (1987), Sliding Doors and Run Lola Run. 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