
Thumbaa(2019)
Tamil123 mins
Thumbaa (2019) is a 123-minute Tamil film directed by Mervin Solomon. Starring Kanaa Darshan, Keerthi Pandian and KPY Dheena. With an audience rating of 7.6/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Thumbaa stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.
Director:Mervin Solomon
Mood:
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 21 Jun 2019
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 21 June 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 21 June 2019
- Director
- Mervin Solomon
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Two painters and a photographer discover a forest officer is trying to hunt a tiger. They work together to stop the officer from poaching the animal.
“Artists risk it all to save a tiger from a hunter.”
Film Details
7.6Rating
123Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 June 2019
Also Known AsThumba
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivaljusticecorruptionfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was shot in the dense forests of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, using real locations to create an authentic jungle atmosphere.
- Director Harish Ram LH also worked as the film's cinematographer, personally handling the camera for many challenging outdoor scenes.
- The movie's title 'Thumbaa' is a Tamil word meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal', directly linking to the plot about protecting the tiger.
- It was produced on a modest budget and had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms for its audience.
- The story was partly inspired by real-life incidents of human-wildlife conflict and conservation efforts reported in Tamil Nadu.
- Actor Mime Gopi, known for villain roles, played a key supporting character, marking a slight shift from his usual on-screen persona.
- The crew faced practical challenges like unpredictable weather and strict forest department regulations during the shoot.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thumbaa
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