Thakka Thakka(2015)
Thakka Thakka is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Sanjeev. The cast includes Vikranth Santhosh, Abhinaya, Aravind Akash, Aruldoss, and Leema Babu. The story follows two friends, Karthi and Sathya, who work at a wine shop. Their lives are disrupted when Karthi's lover Indhu is kidnapped by her uncle, a henchman for a local gangster. The friends must navigate a violent underworld to rescue her. The film is noted for its raw depiction of friendship and revenge. It received mixed reviews, with praise for Abhinaya's performance but criticism for its violent tone. Thakka Thakka was released on August 28, 2015, and is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 August 2015
- Director
- Sanjeev S
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Karthi and Sathya are best friends working at a wine shop. Karthi's lover Indhu is kidnapped by her uncle, who works for a ruthless gangster. The two friends must fight against the gangster's violent world to save her. Their journey is filled with danger, betrayal, and loss.
“Friendship. Love. Revenge.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thakka Thakka
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Sanjeev & Charlie (2 films together), Charlie & Aruldoss (2 films together), and Jakes Bejoy & Sujith Sarang (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Karthi 25' as it was Karthi's 25th film, but was later changed to 'Thakka Thakka'.
- Director Sanjeev previously worked as an assistant director for acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam on several projects.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by D. Imman, who won a National Film Award for Best Music Direction the same year for another film.
- A key action sequence was shot at the historic Kalaripayattu training center in Kerala, highlighting the ancient martial art.
- The film's release was delayed by several months due to post-production work and scheduling conflicts with the lead actor.
- Despite being an action thriller, the script initially had more emphasis on the romantic subplot between Karthi and his lover Indu.
- The title 'Thakka Thakka' is an onomatopoeic phrase in Tamil, often used to represent the sound of a beating heart or intense action.