Theru Naaigal(2017)
Tamil102 mins
Theru Naaigal (2017) is a 102-minute Tamil film directed by Hari Uthra. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Theru Naaigal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:Hari Uthra
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2017
- Director
- Hari Uthra
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A group of young men kidnaps a powerful politician who is also a gangster. He is waiting to find out if he won an election. The story follows their motives for taking him.
“They kidnapped a gangster. Now they want more than money.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
102Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date22 September 2017
Also Known AsTherunaaigal
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Theru Naaigal' translates to 'Street Dogs', a metaphor for the desperate young men at the story's center.
- Director Hari Uthra made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director on several Tamil projects.
- The movie was shot in a brisk schedule, primarily using real locations in Chennai to enhance its gritty, realistic feel.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a key role, is known for his villainous characters but has a background in theatre.
- The plot involves a political kidnapping, a theme less common in Tamil cinema compared to gangster or action-centric kidnappings.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film incorporates strong dramatic elements focusing on societal pressure and youth unemployment.
- The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is also a noted playback singer in the industry.