With Sema, GV Prakash ventures into the rural family drama space, made popular by Sivakarthikeyan in films like Varuthadpadatha Vaalibar Sangam and Rajini Murugan. Written by Pandiraj, the film is directed by debutant Vallikanth.
The plot – Kuzhandhai (GV Prakash) is a street-smart youngster who is down on his luck when it comes to marriage. His mother (Sujatha Sivakumar) is desperate to get him married within three months, but many alliances fail to materialise. A match with Magizhini (Arthana Binu) works out, but it isn't smooth sailing as her father poses an obstacle. How the two get married and go about their lives with the help of their mothers is presented in a humorous way.
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Final word: Sema is worth a shot this summer. It is an undemanding family entertainer and a stress-buster, which may find favour with audiences, particularly in the rural belt.