
Thuppakki(2012)
Thuppakki (2012) is a 172-minute Tamil film directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Starring Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal and Vidyut Jamwal. With an audience rating of 7.6/10 and a blockbuster, 150+ crores verdict at the box office, Thuppakki stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Hotstar, Sun Nxt
- Theatrical Release
- 13 November 2012
- Director
- A. R. Murugadoss
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
An army officer on vacation in Mumbai sees a bus bombing and discovers a network of hidden terrorists planning more attacks. With no official support, he and his team work alone to stop the mastermind behind the plots. He is willing to give his life on this final mission to leave the terrorist cells leaderless and powerless.
“One man. A city under siege.”
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Trivia
- The film's original title was 'Jagadish' after the lead character, but it was changed to 'Thuppakki' (meaning 'gun') to better reflect the action theme.
- Vijay's character Jagadish was inspired by a real-life Indian Army officer, though the story itself is fictional.
- The iconic 'Google Map' scene where the hero tracks terrorists was praised for its clever use of technology in an action sequence.
- Actress Kajal Aggarwal learned to ride a scooter specifically for her role in the film, as she had never ridden one before.
- The film was a major box office success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2012 and spawning remakes in Hindi ('Holiday') and Telugu.
- Director A.R. Murugadoss faced criticism for the film's portrayal of a particular community, which led to some controversy upon release.
- The climax was shot in a single schedule at a specially constructed set in Chennai to maintain continuity and intensity.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thuppakki


