ThangaMagan(2015)
ThangaMagan is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. Velraj. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, with Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson, and Raadhika Sarathkumar in supporting roles. The story follows Tamizh, a driver who takes an illegal job to satisfy his wife's desire for a better life. His choices strain his relationship with his mother and lead to a love triangle. The film explores themes of family loyalty, greed, and redemption. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music, which was well-received. ThangaMagan was a commercial success and praised for Dhanush's performance. It was released on 18 December 2015.
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- Sun Nxt
- Theatrical Release
- 18 December 2015
- Director
- Velraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Tamizh is a simple driver who loves his mother and wife. His wife Yamuna pushes him to earn more money. He takes a dangerous illegal job. He falls into a love triangle with a rich woman. He must choose between money, love, and his family.
“A son's love is priceless.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for ThangaMagan
Cast reunions in this film: Dhanush & Anirudh Ravichander (6 films together), Sathish & Anirudh Ravichander (5 films together), Sathish & K. S. Ravikumar (4 films together), Samantha Akkineni & Amy Jackson (3 films together), Samantha Akkineni & Anirudh Ravichander (3 films together), and Dhanush & Velraj (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thangamagan' was originally registered by actor Dhanush for a different project, but he later gave it to director R. Velraj for this movie.
- Actor Dhanush performed a cameo as a police officer, but his role was ultimately cut from the final theatrical version.
- The song 'Kannamma' was shot in the scenic hill station of Kodaikanal, a popular filming location in Tamil cinema.
- This was the second collaboration between actor Dhanush and director R. Velraj after the successful film 'Velaiilla Pattadhari'.
- The film's plot deals with the serious issue of farmer suicides, a social problem in India, woven into a commercial format.
- Composer Anirudh Ravichander reused and rearranged his own tune from the film 'Vanakkam Chennai' for the song 'Kannamma' in this movie.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film had a decent opening at the box office, benefiting from the lead actor's popularity.
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