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Thambi Vettothi Sundaram(2011)

4.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Thambi Vettothi Sundaram (2011) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Vadivudaiyan. Starring Karan, Anjali and Risha. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Thambi Vettothi Sundaram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Vadivudaiyan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 November 2011
Director
Vadivudaiyan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Sundaram lives in a town where many educated people still turn to crime. He tries to stay honest but gets pulled into a smuggling operation. This puts him in direct conflict with a dangerous gangster.

A good man trapped in a town of bad choices.

Film Details

4.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date11 November 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThe Acid Of Life

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title is a reference to a popular Tamil folk song, which is also featured in the movie.
  • Director V. C. Vadivudaiyan had previously worked as an assistant director for several notable Tamil filmmakers.
  • The movie was shot primarily in and around the town of Karaikudi, known for its distinctive Chettinad architecture.
  • Actor Jai, who played the lead, performed his own stunts in several action sequences without a body double.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by D. Imman, includes a rare fusion track blending traditional folk with electronic music.
  • Despite its crime drama plot, the story incorporates elements of local village politics rarely shown in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention through television broadcasts and word-of-mouth.

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