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Siruthai(2011)

6.2/10
Tamil154 mins

Siruthai (2011) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by Siva. Starring Tamannaah Bhatia, Karthi and Avinash. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Siruthai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Siva
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 2011
Director
Siva
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A thief meets a little girl who mistakes him for her father. He discovers he looks exactly like a good police officer. The thief decides to change his life and helps take down a local criminal.

A thief finds a daughter and a dangerous double life.

Film Details

6.2Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 2011
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyjusticeidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.2/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2006 Telugu blockbuster Vikramarkudu, which itself was remade in multiple Indian languages.
  • Karthi performed many of his own stunts, including a risky scene where he hangs from a moving helicopter.
  • Comedian Santhanam's role was expanded during filming due to his popular comic timing with Karthi.
  • The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed large set resembling a village, built over several weeks.
  • Siruthai was a major commercial success, running for over 100 days in many theaters across Tamil Nadu.
  • The title 'Siruthai' means 'jackal' in Tamil, symbolizing the clever and street-smart nature of the protagonist.
  • Director Siva included subtle references to earlier Tamil action films as a tribute to the genre.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Siruthai

Boom Boom-Toilet Patron26 films
Kaatu Poochi-Boom Boom21 films
Kaatu Poochi-Toilet Patron14 films
Original Music Composer-Toilet Patron8 films
Kaatu Poochi-Original Music Composer4 films
Kaatu Poochi-Actor3 films
Boom Boom-Original Music Composer3 films
Minister-Original Music Composer3 films
Director-Director2 films
Bavuji-Original Music Composer2 films

Frequently Asked Questions