Thillalangadi(2010)
Thillalangadi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by M. Raja. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Shaam in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2009 Telugu film Kick. The story follows Krishna, a brilliant but restless young man who craves excitement and steals from corrupt politicians to fund cancer treatments for poor children. The film blends romance, comedy, and heist sequences. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the soundtrack, while Thaman S's original score from Kick was reused. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the comedy but criticized the thin plot and Jayam Ravi's performance. It was released on 23 July 2010 by Sun Pictures.
Thillalangadi is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Sun NXT.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 23 July 2010
- Director
- M. Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
Krishna is a genius who cannot live without thrills. He falls in love with Nisha, but she demands he keep a steady job. When he fails, she leaves. Meanwhile, Krishna becomes a mysterious thief who steals from corrupt politicians. A determined police officer, Krishna Kumar, is on his trail. Can Krishna win back Nisha and escape the law?
“The thrill of the chase.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thillalangadi
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Yuvan Shankar Raja (15 films together), Prabhu & Vadivelu (13 films together), Santhanam & Prabhu (9 films together), Vadivelu & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together), Santhanam & Vadivelu (7 films together), and Prabhu & Yuvan Shankar Raja (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the Telugu movie 'Kick' starring Ravi Teja, which also had a Hindi remake with Salman Khan.
- Director Mohan Raja is the brother of actor-filmmaker Mohanlal, and this was his second collaboration with actor Jayam Ravi.
- The song 'Oru Maalai Neram' was shot in Switzerland, marking one of the few Tamil films at the time to feature extensive Swiss locales.
- Actress Tamannaah Bhatia was initially considered for the female lead role, but it eventually went to newcomer Sarah-Jane Dias.
- The film's title 'Thillalangadi' refers to a type of traditional ankle bell, symbolizing a carefree, dancing attitude in life.
- Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja reused his own tune from the song 'Nenje Nenje' for the track 'En Kadhal Solla', adapting it for this film.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie performed moderately at the box office, especially in rural Tamil Nadu, due to its comedy and action mix.