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Thunikaram(2022)

5.8/10
Tamil110 mins

Thunikaram (2022) is a 110-minute Tamil film directed by Baalasudan. Starring Vinoth Logithasan, Semmalar Annam and Saranya Ravichandran. With an audience rating of 5.8/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, Thunikaram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Baalasudan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
HHotstarfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Disney+ Hotstar
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
6 May 2022
Director
Baalasudan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 50m
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A dangerous criminal who kidnaps children hides in an ambulance, endangering a family inside. They must decide whether to fight back against his threats or give in to his cruelty.

A family's ambulance ride turns into a desperate fight for survival.

Film Details

5.8Rating
110Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date6 May 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsThunigaram

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Baalasudan previously worked as an assistant director on the 2019 Tamil film 'Kuppathu Raja'.
  • The ambulance used in the movie was a real, decommissioned vehicle modified for the intense chase sequences.
  • A small portion of the film was shot in a single, continuous take to increase tension during a key confrontation scene.
  • The child actor in the film had never acted before and was selected from a local school in Chennai.
  • The movie's climax was filmed at night in a real, functioning hospital's parking lot with special permission.
  • The antagonist's distinctive tattoo was inspired by real-life symbols associated with illegal trafficking networks.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms for its premiere.

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