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Ivan Thandhiran(2017)

5.7/10
Tamil121 mins

IvanThandhiran is a Indian Tamil action-romance film written and directed by R. Kannan. The film features Gautham Karthik and Shraddha Srinath in the lead roles, while Nivas K. Prasanna composes the film's music.

Director:R. Kannan
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, Sun NXT, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
30 June 2017
Director
R. Kannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 1m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Two engineering dropouts discover a corrupt education minister is running fake colleges. When they expose him, the furious minister hunts them down. A dangerous chase begins as the students try to stay one step ahead.

Two dropouts expose a corrupt minister. Now he's hunting them.

Film Details

5.7Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date30 June 2017
Also Known AsIvan Thandhiran

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshiprevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ivan Thanthiran' translates to 'This Magician', hinting at the protagonist's clever tech tricks.
  • Director R. Kannan is also a noted lyricist, having written songs for many Tamil films before directing this one.
  • The movie was shot in real engineering college campuses in Chennai to add authenticity to the setting.
  • Actor Gautham Karthik performed his own stunts for many action sequences without a body double.
  • The story was partly inspired by real-life education scams reported in Tamil Nadu during that period.
  • Composer D. Imman's background score used electronic sounds to mirror the film's tech-savvy plot.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film had a decent theatrical run, especially in smaller towns and cities.

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