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Thaandavam(2012)

6.1/10
Tamil167 mins

Thaandavam (2012) is a 167-minute Tamil film directed by A. L. Vijay. Starring Anushka Shetty, Amy Jackson and Vikram. With an audience rating of 6.1/10, Thaandavam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:A. L. Vijay
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 September 2012
Director
A. L. Vijay
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe Rating
6.1/10

Storyline

A blind man uses his ability to navigate by sound to hunt down those who wronged him. He embarks on a dangerous mission of revenge.

A blind man hunts by sound.

Film Details

6.1Rating
167Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 September 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSiva Thandavam · Desh Prem The Real Hero

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thaandavam' refers to the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, symbolising destruction and creation.
  • Actor Vikram performed many of his own stunts despite playing a blind character, including a fight scene in a moving bus.
  • The film's plot is loosely inspired by the 2011 Hollywood film 'Daredevil', which also features a blind superhero.
  • This was the first time actress Amy Jackson worked in a Tamil film, and she learned her lines phonetically as she didn't speak Tamil.
  • The movie was shot in various international locations including London and Scotland to depict the protagonist's backstory.
  • Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar used unique sound design to help audiences 'hear' the world from the blind hero's perspective.
  • The film faced some criticism for its similarities to other revenge thrillers but was praised for Vikram's dedicated performance.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thaandavam

Frequently Asked Questions