Thunikaram(2022)
Thunikaram is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Baala Sudhan. The film stars Vinoth Logidhasan, Semmalar Annam, and Bharani. The story follows a father whose young son is kidnapped. He launches a desperate solo investigation after the police fail to act. The film explores themes of parental love, betrayal, and the failure of the system. It was released on 6 May 2022 in theaters across Tamil Nadu. The film received mixed reviews for its promising plot but weak execution.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 6 May 2022
- Director
- Baalasudan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A father's young son is kidnapped from their quiet town. The police are useless. So the father takes matters into his own hands. He follows dangerous leads and fights criminals. He will stop at nothing to bring his child home alive.
“A father's love knows no fear.”
Film Details
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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.
