Thangaratham(2017)
Thangaratham is a 2017 Tamil-language drama film directed by P. Balamurugan. The film stars Vettrii, Adithi Krishna, Aadukalam Naren, and Motta Rajendran. The story follows Vettrii, a poor villager who promises to build a golden chariot for his village temple after his mother recovers from illness. He faces financial struggles, social mockery, and opposition from a wealthy rival named Pulli. The film explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and community unity. It was released in theatres on June 16, 2017. The music was composed by Tony Britto. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for its emotional core and sincere performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 16 June 2017
- Director
- P Balamurugan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A poor young man named Vettrii promises to build a golden chariot for his village goddess if his sick mother recovers. She gets better. Now he must find the money to keep his promise. But a rich bully named Pulli wants to steal his dream. Vettrii must fight against poverty, mockery, and powerful enemies to fulfill his vow.
“A journey of hope.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thangaratham
Cast reunions in this film: Aadukalam Naren & Rajendran (11 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Soundararaja (3 films together), and Rajendran & Soundararaja (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thanga Radham' translates to 'Golden Chariot', symbolizing the protagonist's tempo van as his prized possession.
- Director P. Balamurugan also worked as the film's editor, giving him direct control over its pacing and action sequences.
- Actor Vemal, known for rural roles, performed many of his own driving stunts in the tempo van for authenticity.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Koyambedu market in Chennai, a real hub for vegetable wholesale trade.
- It features a cameo by popular comedian Singamuthu, who plays a small but memorable role as a market vendor.
- The film's climax involved a complex chase sequence filmed with a modified tempo van to handle the stunt demands.
- Despite its action genre, the soundtrack included a folk-style love song composed by N. R. Raghunanthan to highlight the rural romance.
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என். டி. சி மீடியா மற்றும் வீகேர் புரொடக்ஷன் ஆகிய பட நிறுவனங்கள் இணைந்து தயாரித்திருக்கும் 'தங்கரதம்' என்ற தமிழ் திரைப்படம் ஜுன் 16 ஆம் தேதியன்று வெளியாகிறது. இதனை தமிழகம் முழுவதும் சத்யம் சினிமாஸ் வ…
