Thunichal(2010)
Thunichal is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Majith. The film stars Arun Vijay, Ramana, Shiva Manjal, and Swathika in lead roles. The story follows a young man whose obsessive love for a woman turns into a dangerous vendetta when she marries another man. Set in a small Tamil town, the narrative explores the destructive consequences of unrequited love and jealousy. The film is noted for its raw portrayal of obsession and its intense action sequences. It was released in 2010 and received mixed reviews from critics. The movie is available for streaming on Apple TV.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2010
- Director
- Majith
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
A young man falls deeply in love with a woman who only sees him as a friend. When she marries another man, his love turns into a dangerous obsession. He will stop at nothing to destroy their happiness. But his revenge comes at a terrible cost.
“Love can be the deadliest weapon”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thunichal
Cast reunions in this film: Premgi Amaran & Ilavarasu (2 films together), and Arun Vijay & Ilavarasu (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Thunichal' but was later renamed 'Thunichal' again after considering other names.
- Director Abdul Majith is also a former assistant to director S. A. Chandrasekhar.
- The movie faced significant delays in its release, finally coming out in 2010 after being announced much earlier.
- It was one of the few films where actor Arun Vijay played a lead role during that period of his career.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent collaborations with action-oriented Tamil films.
- Despite being an action film, it incorporated themes of local politics and village dynamics.
- The film's release on New Year's Day 2010 placed it in direct competition with several other Tamil releases.