Thupparivalan(2017)
Thupparivaalan is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Mysskin. It stars Vishal as the lead detective, with Prasanna, Vinay Rai, Anu Emmanuel, Andrea Jeremiah, and K. Bhagyaraj in supporting roles. The story follows a private detective who investigates the murder of a child's pet dog, only to uncover a vast conspiracy involving contract killers and a fake lightning strike. Loosely inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, the film blends deductive reasoning with emotional depth. It received positive reviews for its smart writing, action sequences, and character development. The film was released on 14 September 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video, ManoramaMax
- Theatrical Release
- 14 September 2017
- Director
- Mysskin
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A brilliant but bored detective named Kaniyan Poongundran takes on a case from a young boy whose dog has been shot dead. What seems like a simple investigation leads him into a dangerous world of contract killers, fake lightning, and a conspiracy that threatens everyone he loves.
“The game is afoot.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thupparivalan
Cast reunions in this film: Andrea Jeremiah & Vinay Rai (3 films together), and Mysskin & Arrol Corelli (2 films together).
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.
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