Thiruttu Rail(2015)
Thiruttu Rail is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Thirupathi. The film stars Rakshan Raj and Kethi in lead roles, with Imman Annachi and Theepetti Ganesan in supporting parts. The story follows a Chennai gangster who fakes his death by killing his look-alike, leading to a cat-and-mouse chase. The film was released in December 2015 to mixed reviews, with critics noting its ambitious plot but criticizing its execution. It is available for streaming on some regional platforms.
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- Theatrical Release
- 11 December 2015
- Director
- Ottapidaram K. Thirupathi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A ruthless gangster named Sathya plans to escape the police by killing his exact look-alike, a poor street vendor named Karthi. But Karthi escapes and turns the tables, using their resemblance to destroy Sathya's empire from within.
“One face, two lives, deadly consequences.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thiruttu Rail
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & Mayilsamy (10 films together), Imman Annachi & Mayilsamy (5 films together), Imman Annachi & Rajendran (4 films together), Imman Annachi & Black Pandi (2 films together), Sentrayan & Mayilsamy (2 films together), and Mayilsamy & Black Pandi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thiruttu Rail' translates to 'Thief Rail', a direct nod to the train-based climax and heist elements.
- Director Thirupathi Raja is also a prolific screenwriter, having written for over 50 films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- Actor Sathish, known for his comedy roles, plays a more serious supporting character here, a shift from his usual typecast.
- The movie faced censorship delays reportedly due to its plot involving a staged police encounter, a sensitive topic in India.
- A key action sequence was filmed on a moving train, requiring special permission and a controlled set for safety.
- The soundtrack by composer S. Thaman includes a folk-inspired song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu', which was promoted as a single.
- Despite its action-comedy genre, the film's climax heavily revolves around themes of friendship and loyalty from the deceased man's group.