
Thotta(2008)
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
Reviews & Ratings
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5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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







