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Thupparivalan(2017)

7.0/10
Tamil159 mins

Thupparivalan (2017) is a 159-minute Tamil film directed by Mysskin. Starring Mysskin. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, Thupparivalan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Director:Mysskin
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional

Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
14 September 2017
Director
Mysskin
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 39m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A detective wants a tough case to solve. The killing of a dog leads him to a dangerous criminal who becomes his perfect rival.

A dog's murder leads to a killer's hunt.

Film Details

7.0Rating
159Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 September 2017
Also Known AsThupparivalan · Detective · Dashing Detective · Thuparivaalan · ทุปาริวาอลัน

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicerevengecorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thupparivaalan' is an old Tamil word meaning 'marksman' or 'sharp shooter', reflecting the detective's sharp skills.
  • Director Mysskin performed the stunt where the detective jumps between two buildings himself, without using a body double.
  • The character Kaniyan Poonkundran's name is inspired by a classical Tamil poet, Kaniyan Poonkundranar, known for his rational thinking.
  • The movie was originally planned with actor Arya in the lead role before Vishal was cast as the detective.
  • A real dog was trained for several weeks to perform the key scene where it is found dead, which was emotionally difficult for the crew.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single, long take lasting over 10 minutes to maintain tension and realism.
  • Composer Arrol Corelli used unconventional instruments like the waterphone to create the film's eerie and suspenseful background score.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thupparivalan

Frequently Asked Questions