Thorati(2019)
Tamil128 mins
Thorati (2019) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by P. Marimuthu. Starring Sathya Kala, Shaman Mithru and Chellam Jeyaseelan. With a rating of 5.7/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a hit verdict at the box office.
Director:P. Marimuthu
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- OTT Release Date
- 1 August 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 2 August 2019
- Director
- P. Marimuthu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A cheerful shepherd makes friends with three men, not realizing they are thieves. After he gets married, their criminal past catches up with them, and he finds himself in serious trouble.
“A shepherd's new friends bring danger to his doorstep.”
Film Details
5.7Rating
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 August 2019
Also Known AsThorrati · Thoratti
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Z
ZEE5Subscription
₹99 / monthAvailable from 1 Aug 2019
AI
Airtel Xstream PlaySubscription
Included with Airtel plans₹149 / monthAvailable from 1 Aug 2019
YO
YouTubeFree
No subscription neededAvailable from 1 Aug 2019
PL
PlexSubscription
Free with Plex Pass₹499 / monthAvailable from 1 Aug 2019
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director P. Marimuthu is also a noted actor, having played supporting roles in many successful Tamil films.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural locations around Theni district to capture authentic village landscapes.
- Actor Kaali Venkat, known for comedic roles, played a more serious character as one of the thieves.
- The title 'Thorati' refers to a traditional Tamil shepherd's staff, central to the protagonist's identity.
- This was one of the final films scored by veteran music director Ved Shankar before his passing in 2020.
- The plot explores the ancient Tamil concept of 'Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir' (all towns are our own, all people our kin).
- Despite its rural drama genre, the film had a limited theatrical release compared to big commercial movies that year.
