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Thaanaa Serndha Koottam(2018)

6.6/10
Tamil8741 minsdirect-to-OTT

Thaanaa Serndha Koottam is an upcoming Tamil action-comedy film directed by Vignesh Shivan starring Suriya in the lead with Anirudh Ravichander composing the music

Mood:
funnyinspiringemotional

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, JioHotstar
OTT Release Date
12 January 2018
Theatrical Release
12 January 2018
Director
Vignesh Shivan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
145h 41m
Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A man is furious because corruption kept him from joining the CBI. He gets revenge by gathering a team to impersonate CBI officers. They then conduct raids targeting corrupt officials.

A fake team. Real justice.

Film Details

6.6Rating
8741Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 January 2018
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsGang · Surya Ki Gang · Thaana Serndha Kootam · Thaana Serndha Koottam · ทานา เซิร์นธา กูตตัม

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyinspiringemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticerevengefriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Thaanaa Serndha Koottam

Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & K. S. Ravikumar (8 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Saranya Ponvannan (5 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & RJ Balaji (4 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Anirudh Ravichander (4 films together), Suriya & Saranya Ponvannan (4 films together), and Saranya Ponvannan & Anirudh Ravichander (4 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is an official remake of the 2014 Hindi blockbuster 'Special 26', which itself was inspired by a real-life 1987 heist.
  • Actor Suriya reportedly did not charge a fee for his role, instead opting for a share of the film's profits.
  • The title 'Thaanaa Serndha Koottam' translates to 'The Gang That Joined the Queue', a metaphor for the common man's struggle.
  • Composer Anirudh Ravichander's song 'Kanaa' was originally composed for another film but was repurposed for this project.
  • A key comedy scene featuring Yogi Babu and Suriya imitating a film shoot was largely improvised on set.
  • The film's release was delayed by several months due to negotiations and changes in the production and distribution plans.
  • This was the first time director Vignesh Shivan worked with a major star like Suriya, marking a shift in his career scale.

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