KombuSeevi wraps production, Shanmuga Pandian fetes crew
KombuSeevi aims to transport audiences to "an era of grit, glory, and ultimate alaparai," capturing the "wild west vibes of Usilampatti." The film draws inspiration from real events that transpired around 1996 in the Usilampatti and Andipatti regions, promising a raw and authentic narrative rooted in history.
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