
Thoonga Nagaram(2011)
Tamil143 mins
Thoonga Nagaram (2011) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Gaurav Narayanan. Starring Vimal, Anjali and Barani. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Thoonga Nagaram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.
Director:Gaurav Narayanan
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 February 2011
- Director
- Gaurav Narayanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Four friends from different backgrounds end up meeting in a strange and unexpected place. Their unusual reunion sets off a mix of thrilling and funny events.
“Four friends. One wild night. Unlikely bonds forged.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date4 February 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThoonga Nagaram
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
friendshipfamilyjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1





VimalKannan (Thvuttu Raja)
→#2
AnjaliRadha (Kalaivani) and also known as 'Theru Trisha'
→#3
BaraniAyyavu
→#4N
NishanthMariappan
→#5G
Gaurav NarayananRajamani
→#6
PanduActor
→#7
#8S
Subbu PanchuActor
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Yogi BabuActor
→#9G
Gaurav NarayananDirector
→#10
#11V
Vijay UlaganathCrew
→T
T. S. SureshEditor
→#12N
Nishanth RussoActor
→#13S
Sundar C. BabuMusic
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Thoonga Nagaram' translates to 'City That Never Sleeps', reflecting its Madurai nightlife setting.
- Director Gaurav Narayanan shot the entire film in just 21 days, a very tight schedule for a feature.
- The movie was shot almost entirely at night, capturing the real-time feel of a single night's events.
- Actor Vimal, known for rural roles, played a city-based character here, a slight shift from his usual image.
- The film's climax was shot in a real, functioning government hospital to add authenticity.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to blend a fast-paced thriller narrative with local Madurai comedy elements.
- The script was partly inspired by real-life stories of unexpected encounters in the city's late-night hotspots.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thoonga Nagaram
Actor-Special Appearance12 films →
Special Appearance-Actor11 films →
Actor-Special Appearance2 films →

