Sun Sun Thatha

2012 Indian Tamil-language film

  • 8 December 2012 (2012-12-08)
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Sun Sun Thatha (transl. Grandfather Sun Sun) is a 2012 Tamil language independent drama film directed by Nassar. The film stars himself in a supporting role with his son Abi Hassan and Jamali Shadat in the lead roles.

Cast

  • Abi Hassan as Abi
  • Jamali Shadat as Mr. Sun Sun, Abi's godfather
  • Nassar as Abi's everbusy dad
  • Aruna Bala as Abi's mom

Production

After a hiatus, Nassar returns to directing with this film. The film was shot in 2010 with his 12-year-old son, Abi Hassan and Malaysian actor Jamali Shadat, in the lead roles.[1] The film was produced by Nassar's wife, Kameela, a child psychologist. Malaysian artist Aruna Bala and others play supporting roles in the film.[2]

Release

The film had a low-key release in 8 December 2012 and was released for two shows in a single theatre.[1]

The Times of India gave the film three out of five stars and wrote that "It is not everyday that one comes across a movie that is both short and sweet. Sun Sun Thatha is just that, and all in the right proportions".[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Raghavan, Nikhil (29 December 2012). "Etcetera". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Nassar directs, son debuts". The Times of India. 15 January 2017. Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Sun Sun Thatha Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 July 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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Films directed by Nassar
  • Avatharam (1995)
  • Devathai (1997)
  • Maayan (2001)
  • Pop Carn (2003)
  • Sun Sun Thatha (2012)