Thadaiyara Thaakka(2012)
Tamil128 mins
Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by Magizh Thirumeni. Starring Arun Vijay, Mamta Mohandas and Kaali Venkat. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Thadaiyara Thaakka stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.
Director:Magizh Thirumeni
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 June 2012
- Director
- Magizh Thirumeni
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Selva runs a travel agency and plans to marry his girlfriend. After a feared loan shark is murdered, Selva is wrongly blamed and must flee from the criminal's brother. To survive and clear his name, he uncovers the truth and transforms into a vengeful fighter.
“A man framed for murder must become a killer to survive.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 June 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThadayara Thakka · Phir Aaya Jigarbaaz
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Thadaiyara Thaakka' is a Tamil phrase meaning 'removing obstacles', which directly reflects the protagonist's journey.
- Director Magizh Thirumeni made his debut with this film after working as an assistant director to A.R. Murugadoss.
- Actor Arun Vijay performed many of his own stunts, including a risky chase sequence on the Napier Bridge in Chennai.
- The character name 'Maha Gandhi' for the main antagonist was considered unusual, as it shares a name with the revered Indian leader.
- The film's soundtrack by S. Thaman was noted for its background score, which helped build tension in the thriller scenes.
- Despite being an action thriller, the movie includes a subplot involving the travel agency business, a less common profession for a Tamil film hero at the time.
- The climax was shot in a specially constructed set to depict a large, dilapidated building for the final confrontation.
