Cast
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Rajinikanth
as Ashok Kumar
Nayanthara
as Nayanthara
Meena
as Sridevi
Tanikella Bharani
as School Teacher
Prabhu
as Senthilnathan
P. Vasu
as Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
Pasupathy
as Balakrishnan
Vadivelu
as 'Saloon Kadai' Shanmugam
Livingston
as Kuppusamy
Santhanam
as 'Nagercoil' Nagaraj
Sona Heiden
as Sona
K. Balachander
as Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
G. V. Prakash Kumar
as Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
Soundarya Rajinikanth
as Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
Suja Varunee
as Special Appearance in 'Perinba Pechchukaran' Song
Crew
Director
- P. Vasu
Producer
- C. Ashwini Dutt
- Pushpa Kandaswamy
- G.P. Vijayakumar
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Kuselan examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director P. Vasu brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2008, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Kuselan took approximately 30 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $9.9 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 160 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 206 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
- The costume department created over 307 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2008, when this film is released:
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: August 1, 2008
- Runtime: 2h 40m
- Budget: $9,900,000
- Revenue: $1,000,000
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