Thamizh Padam(2010)
Thamizh Padam (2010) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by C. S. Amudhan. Starring Delhi Ganesh, Disha Pandey and M. S. Bhaskar. With an audience rating of 6.9/10, Thamizh Padam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2010.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 January 2010
- Director
- C. S. Amudhan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
Thamizh Padam is a hilarious comedy film from 2010. It is a full spoof that makes fun of all the common scenes found in Tamil movies. The story follows a hero named Shiva, who acts out every over-the-top cliché, from slow-motion walks to dramatic fight scenes. The film is famous for mocking blockbuster hits like Gilli and the typical roles of star heroes. It uses simple, silly humor that everyone can enjoy. People love it because it laughs at the very movies they grew up watching. Thamizh Padam is a celebration of Tamil cinema by cleverly pointing out its funny and exaggerated parts.
“Tamil cinema cliches? Prepare to laugh.”
Film Details
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Thamizh Padam' is a direct parody of the popular Tamil film 'Thamizhan' (2002), playing on the common naming trend.
- Director C. S. Amudhan included over 100 parodies of famous scenes from 80 different Tamil movies in the script.
- Actor Shiva, who plays the lead, performed all his own stunts in the parody action sequences without a body double.
- The song 'Oh Maha Zeeya' mocks the lavish 'item numbers' in Tamil films and was shot in a single day to keep costs low.
- A scene where the hero's mother dies after hearing a lie parodies a similar overused emotional trope in 1990s Tamil cinema.
- The film was initially rejected by several producers who feared backlash from the industry figures it made fun of.
- It was one of the first Tamil films to use a 'mockumentary' style, blending fictional comedy with documentary-like interviews.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thamizh Padam
