Thambikku Indha Ooru(2010)
Thambikku Indha Ooru is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Badri. The film stars Bharath, Sana Khan, Prabhu, Vivek, and Madalsa Sharma. It follows Akil, a Singapore-based restaurant owner who learns he is adopted and travels to Chengalpet to find his biological parents. The narrative blends family drama with slapstick comedy and action sequences. The music was composed by Dharan Kumar, with cinematography by Saalai. The film received mixed reviews and performed modestly at the box office. It is notable for Vivek's comedic performance as Cola Kumar. The film was released in theaters on November 26, 2010.
Thambikku Indha Ooru is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Sun NXT.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 5 March 2010
- Director
- Badri
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Akil runs a successful restaurant in Singapore with his friend Cola Kumar. His world turns upside down when he discovers that his father is not his biological father. He travels to Chengalpet in Tamil Nadu to find his real parents. There, he faces rejection, chaos, and unexpected friendships. He must decide what family truly means.
“Find your roots, find yourself”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thambikku Indha Ooru
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Prabhu (9 films together), Vivek & Saranya Ponvannan (7 films together), Vivek & Aarthi (7 films together), Prabhu & Livingston (7 films together), Vivek & Livingston (5 films together), and Prabhu & Saranya Ponvannan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in Singapore, Malaysia, and India, with many scenes filmed at actual Singapore locations like Clarke Quay.
- Actor Prasanna, who played the lead role, performed most of his own stunts in the action sequences.
- The movie's title is a reference to a popular 1980s Tamil film of the same name, but the stories are not connected.
- Director Badri also wrote the screenplay, and it was one of his early attempts at blending action with family drama.
- The film features a cameo appearance by comedian Vadivelu in a brief but memorable comedy scene.
- Despite being set partly abroad, the film underperformed at the box office compared to other Tamil releases that year.
- The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, marking one of his lesser-known collaborations with director Badri.