Thuppakki(2012)
Thuppakki is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. It stars Vijay as Captain Jagadish Dhanapal, an Indian Army DIA specialist, alongside Kajal Aggarwal, Vidyut Jammwal, Sathyan, and Jayaram. The story follows Jagadish as he tracks down a terrorist sleeper cell planning twelve bomb attacks across Mumbai after witnessing a bus explosion. The film was produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu under V Creations, with cinematography by Santosh Sivan and music by Harris Jayaraj. It received mostly positive reviews for its smart action sequences and Vijay's performance, becoming a major commercial success with worldwide earnings of approximately ₹121 crore. Thuppakki was released on 13 November 2012, coinciding with the Diwali festival.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Hotstar, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 13 November 2012
- Director
- A. R. Murugadoss
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3h 2m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
An Indian Army captain on leave in Mumbai witnesses a bus bomb blast. He captures a sleeper agent and learns that twelve more attacks are planned across the city. He must stop the cell and protect his family before the terrorists strike again.
“A soldier is never off duty.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thuppakki
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay & Dinesh Master (9 films together), Vijay & Manobala (6 films together), Harris Jayaraj & Dinesh Master (6 films together), Kajal Aggarwal & Dinesh Master (5 films together), Manobala & Dinesh Master (5 films together), and Santosh Sivan & A. R. Murugadoss (3 films together).
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.