Thoongavanam(2015)
Thoongavanam is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Rajesh M. Selva. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Prakash Raj, Trisha Krishnan, Kishore, Sampath Raj, and Guru Somasundaram. The story follows NCB officer Diwakar, who steals a bag of cocaine to expose corrupt colleagues. When drug lord Vittal Rao kidnaps his son, Diwakar must enter a dangerous nightclub to save the boy. The entire narrative unfolds over a single night inside the club. The film is a remake of the 2011 French film Sleepless Night. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Cheekati Rajyam. The film grossed over ₹50 crore worldwide. It was released on 10 November 2015, coinciding with Diwali.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 10 November 2015
- Director
- Rajesh M Selva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
NCB officer Diwakar steals a bag of cocaine to catch corrupt cops. But drug lord Vittal Rao kidnaps his young son. Diwakar must enter Vittal's nightclub alone to trade the cocaine for his son. He is wounded, hunted by gangsters, and chased by his own colleagues. One night. One club. One father's fight to save his family.
“One night. One club. One father's fight.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thoongavanam
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Trisha Krishnan (15 films together), Kishore & Prakash Raj (5 films together), Sampath Raj & Prakash Raj (5 films together), Prakash Raj & Jagan (4 films together), Kishore & Trisha Krishnan (3 films together), and Kishore & Mohamaad Ghibran (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the French action thriller 'Nuit Blanche', which was also remade in Hindi as 'Time to Dance'.
- Kamal Haasan's character name 'ACP Prabhakar' was also used by him in the 1991 film 'Guna'.
- This was the first film directed by Rajesh M. Selva, who had previously worked as an associate director for Kamal Haasan.
- The entire story takes place over a single night, creating a real-time thriller feel similar to the original.
- Prakash Raj and Kamal Haasan, who play adversaries here, have collaborated in over 15 films together in various roles.
- The film's title 'Thoongaavanam' translates to 'Sleepless City', reflecting the nocturnal setting of the plot.
- Despite being an action thriller, the film incorporates elements of black comedy, especially in the chaotic chase for the missing bag.
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