Tharai Thappattai(2016)
Tamil128 mins
Tharai Thappattai (2016) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by Bala. Starring M. Sasikumar, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Amudhavanan. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Tharai Thappattai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Bala
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2016
- Director
- Bala
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A folk musician persuades his dancer girlfriend to marry a man who appears gentle. They soon discover the husband has dangerous, hidden motives. By the time they realize the truth, it is already too late.
“A folk artist's plan backfires with deadly consequences.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date14 January 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThaarai Thappattai
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
M. SasikumarSannasi
→#2Varalaxmi SarathkumarSooravali
→#3Satish Kaushik Actor
→#4R. K. Suresh Actor
→#5A
AmudhavaananActor
→#6Gayathri RaguramActor
→#7
A
AmudhavananActor
→#8
#9K
Kavya ShahActor
→ChezhiyanCinematographer
→#10BalaDirector
→#11
#12C
Chezhian RaCrew
→R. K. SureshActor
→#13IlayarajaMusic Composer
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Tharai Thappattai' refers to a specific type of traditional Tamil folk drum used in village performances.
- Director Bala insisted on using real folk artists and musicians from rural Tamil Nadu to ensure authenticity in the performances.
- The character Karuppaiah, played by M. Sasikumar, was originally written to be even more menacing, but some scenes were toned down.
- The film's climax and violent themes led to it receiving an 'A' (Adults only) certificate from the Indian censor board.
- Despite its critical acclaim, the film had a very limited theatrical run and was a commercial failure at the box office.
- The movie includes authentic 'Karakattam' and 'Oyilattam' folk dance forms, rarely depicted in mainstream Tamil cinema.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja recorded the folk-based songs live with traditional instruments and a large ensemble of folk musicians.
