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Thondan(2017)

5.7/10
Tamil138 mins

Thondan (2017) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Samuthirakani. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Thondan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Director:Samuthirakani
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 May 2017
Director
Samuthirakani
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

An honest ambulance driver angers a powerful politician. The politician then seeks revenge against him.

A good man drives into a world of bad.

Film Details

5.7Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 May 2017

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thondan' means 'servant' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's humble job as an ambulance driver.
  • Director Samuthirakani also played the lead role, marking one of his rare appearances as a solo hero in a film he directed.
  • The movie was shot in a tight schedule of around 30 days, mostly in and around Chennai to keep production costs low.
  • It features a cameo by actor Nasser, who plays a pivotal character despite having very limited screen time.
  • The story draws inspiration from real-life incidents of political interference in public services, as noted in interviews.
  • The film had a quiet box office reception but gained appreciation for its social message after its digital release.
  • Composer Ghibran provided the background score, using minimal instruments to match the film's gritty, realistic tone.

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