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Thoondil official poster

Thoondil(2008)

5.8/10
Tamil minstheatrical

Thoondil (2008) is a Tamil-language romantic thriller film written and directed by K. S. Adhiyaman. The film stars Shaam, Sandhya, and Ramya in lead roles, with Vivek and Revathi in supporting parts. The story follows Divya, a model in London who seeks revenge on her former lover Sriram after he leaves her without explanation. She targets his happy marriage and newborn child. The film was shot extensively in London and features music composed by Abhishek Ray. Critics found the plot clichéd and the pacing slow, and the film failed commercially. It was released on 22 February 2008.

Filmed In:London
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
22 February 2008
Director
K. S. Adiyaman
Language
Tamil
Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A model named Divya wants revenge on her ex-lover Sriram. Years ago, he left her without a word. Now he is married to Anjali and has a baby. Divya plans to take the child and destroy their family. But she does not know the real reason he left her.

Love can be a dangerous hook.

Film Details

5.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 February 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThoondill
Filmed InLondon

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovecorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Thoondil

Cast reunions in this film: K. S. Adhiyaman & K.S. Adiyaman (4 films together), Vivek & Shaam (3 films together), and Vivek & Revathi (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thoondil' means 'fishing hook' in Tamil, symbolizing how characters are trapped in a web of revenge.
  • This was the only Tamil film directed by K. S. Adiyaman, who previously worked as an assistant director in the industry.
  • Actress Sandhya, who played Anjali, was also a popular dancer and choreographer before focusing on acting.
  • The movie was partly shot in London, which was less common for Tamil films at the time compared to other foreign locations.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not perform well commercially and had a limited theatrical run.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar, a well-known composer, but the songs did not gain major popularity.
  • Lead actor Shaam was known for romantic roles, and this film marked one of his later releases before a career shift.

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