9 Thirudargal(2015)
9 Thirudargal is a 2015 Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by Vijay Paramasivam. The film stars Saran Chakravarthy, Akanksha Mohan, and Nizhalgal Ravi in lead roles. The story follows nine strangers who are locked in a room and discover they are all thieves. Each character reveals their crime and motive as tensions rise. The film was produced by Golden Horse Creations and released on September 11, 2015. It is known for its single-location setting and moral lessons about redemption. The film had a low budget of ₹2 lakh and received mixed reviews for its concept and execution.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 11 September 2015
- Director
- Vijay Paramasivam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Nine strangers answer a job advertisement and end up trapped in a locked room. They soon learn they are all thieves. A mysterious voice forces them to confess their crimes. The room becomes a battleground of lies and secrets. Only one can walk out with the hidden money.
“Nine thieves. One room. No escape.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for 9 Thirudargal
Cast reunions in this film: Nizhalgal Ravi & Singampuli (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title refers to the nine main characters, each representing a different type of thief in the story.
- Director Vijay Paramasivam had previously worked as an assistant director on several notable Tamil films before this debut.
- A key comedy sequence was filmed at the popular Chennai shopping complex, Spencer Plaza, using real crowds as background.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by newcomer Sathish Selvam, who blended traditional folk music with modern beats.
- Actor Y.G. Mahendra, a veteran in Tamil theatre, improvised many of his humorous dialogues during shooting.
- Despite being a comedy, the plot includes subtle social commentary on greed and corruption in urban life.
- The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on satellite and digital platform viewership later.