
Thaandavam(2012)
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
Your Rating
6.1/10Rating
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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
Veerakathi-Union Home Minister21 films →
Actor-Veerakathi19 films →
Sathyan-Veerakathi18 films →
Veerakathi-Ravi Chandran17 films →
Veerakathi-Thambi Mama15 films →
Veerakathi-Music Composer15 films →
Sathyan-Actor11 films →
Sathyan-Music Composer11 films →
Director-Composer11 films →
Veerakathi-Actor10 films →
Thambi Mama-Music Composer10 films →
Actor-Composer9 films →
Veerakathi-Director9 films →
Veerakathi-Cinematographer9 films →
Music Composer-Cinematographer9 films →
Sathyan-Thambi Mama8 films →
Sathyan-Cinematographer7 films →
Director-Cinematographer7 films →
Sathyan-Actor6 films →












