Lingaa(2014)
Lingaa is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Rajinikanth in a dual role as a modern-day thief and his noble grandfather, alongside Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, and Jagapathi Babu. The story follows Lingaa, a petty thief who travels to the village of Solaiyur to save a dam and temple built by his ancestor. The film's flashback sequences depict the British colonial era and the construction of the dam. Made on a budget of ₹100 crore, the film was shot at Ramoji Film City, Mysore Palace, and Jog Falls. It received mixed reviews from critics who praised Rajinikanth's performance and the cinematography but criticized the script and length. The film was released on 12 December 2014, coinciding with Rajinikanth's birthday.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 12 December 2014
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A small-time thief named Lingaa hates his grandfather for abandoning his family. When a journalist brings him to a village, he learns his grandfather was actually a hero who built a dam for the poor. Lingaa must decide whether to steal a valuable temple treasure or honor his family's legacy and save the village from a corrupt politician.
“Two generations. One legacy. A thief becomes a hero.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Lingaa
Cast reunions in this film: Rajinikanth & Vijayakumar (19 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Vijayakumar & Radha Ravi (18 films together), Anushka Shetty & Brahmanandam (16 films together), K. S. Ravikumar & Vijayakumar (9 films together), and A. R. Rahman & Vijayakumar (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot at the actual Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu, which is one of the oldest dams in India.
- A. R. Rahman composed the score but was reportedly unhappy with the final edit of his songs in the theatrical version.
- The movie faced criticism for similarities to Rajinikanth's earlier film 'Padayappa', also directed by K. S. Ravikumar.
- It was the second highest-budget Tamil film at the time of its release, but underperformed at the box office.
- Actress Anushka Shetty played dual roles, portraying both a queen in the past and a modern-day doctor.
- The film's release was delayed due to extensive computer graphics work needed for the dam construction sequences.
- A special train named 'Lingaa Express' was launched to promote the film, traveling across Tamil Nadu with the cast.
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News & Stories
Ever since the release of Lingaa in 2014, there has been many controversies running around it. There is an official announcement to be made soon that these controversies are to be clubbed and made as …