Thoranai(2009)
Thoranai (also released as Pistha in Telugu) is a 2009 Indian masala film directed by Sabha Ayyappan. The film stars Vishal, Shriya Saran, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. It follows Murugan, a man from Madurai who travels to Chennai to find his long-lost brother. He discovers his brother has become a gangster named Guru. The film blends action, family drama, and comedy with a strong emphasis on brotherhood. Critics gave the film mixed reviews, noting its predictable plot but praising the performances. The music was composed by Mani Sharma. Thoranai was released on 29 May 2009 in both Tamil and Telugu languages.
Thoranai is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, VI Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 29 May 2009
- Director
- Sabha Ayyappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A young man from Madurai comes to Chennai to find his brother who ran away from home twenty years ago. He gets caught in a violent gang war between two powerful criminals. He discovers that one of the gangsters is his long-lost brother. Now he must save his brother from his enemies and bring him back to their family.
“A brother's love can change anyone”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thoranai
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Mani Sharma (24 films together), Santhanam & Prakash Raj (18 films together), Santhanam & Mayilsamy (14 films together), Shriya Saran & Prakash Raj (14 films together), Prakash Raj & Sayaji Shinde (14 films together), and Prakash Raj & Sriman (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film was initially titled 'Kadhal Kadhai' before being renamed 'Thoranai'.
- Director Sabha Ayyappan also wrote the story and screenplay for the movie.
- The film's music was composed by debutant composer S. N. Prasad.
- Actor Sampath Raj, known for villain roles, played a key supporting character.
- It was one of the few 2009 Tamil films shot extensively in Chennai's urban settings.
- The movie had a limited theatrical run and a quiet reception at the box office.
- The title 'Thoranai' refers to a traditional decorative doorway hanging in Tamil culture.