''Sun Sun Thatha'' () is a 2012

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independent drama film directed by

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. 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 *

as Abi's father *Aruna Bala as Abi's mother

Production

After a hiatus,

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. The film was produced by Nassar's wife, Kameela, a child psychologist. Malaysian artist Aruna Bala and others play supporting roles in the film.

Release

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

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'' 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".

References

External links

* {{Nassar 2012 films 2010s Tamil-language films 2010s Indian films 2012 drama films Indian drama films Films directed by Nassar (actor) Tamil-language drama films