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Thotta(2008)

5.5/10
Tamil143 mins

Thotta (2008) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Selva. Starring Jeevan, Priyamani and Dhamu. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Thotta stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.

Director:Selva
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 February 2008
Director
Selva
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A boy arrives in Chennai with his mother to find his father, only to discover his father has another family. After a tragic incident leaves him alone, he is forced into a life of crime by corrupt police. As an adult, he becomes a notorious gangster known as Thotta.

A boy's dream shattered, a city's darkness forged.

Film Details

5.5Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date29 February 2008
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thotta' means 'bullet' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's violent transformation.
  • Director Selva originally planned a different climax but changed it during filming due to logistical constraints.
  • Actor Jeevan performed most of his own stunts in the action sequences without a body double.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Srikanth Deva includes a rare fusion track blending folk and electronic music.
  • It was shot extensively in Chennai's northern suburbs to capture realistic urban slum settings.
  • A minor subplot involving a local politician was edited out to shorten the runtime before release.
  • The film faced censorship delays due to its depiction of police corruption and gang violence.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thotta

Chief Minister-Music Composer5 films
DCP Murugavel-Chief Minister4 films
Director-Director of Photography3 films
Director-Actor2 films
Chief Minister-Actor2 films
Chief Minister-Shanmugam's father2 films
Music Composer-Director of Photography2 films

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