Thiruvannamalai(2008)
Tamil135 mins
Thiruvannamalai (2008) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by Perarasu. Starring Arjun, Pooja Gandhi and Vaiyapuri. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Thiruvannamalai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.
Director:Perarasu
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 December 2008
- Director
- Perarasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man who runs a cable channel exposes a corrupt politician, leading to a conflict. For safety, his mother takes him to a holy town where he meets a peaceful saint who looks just like him, and they end up switching places. The saint tries to resolve the problems peacefully, but violence escalates, leading to a final confrontation.
“A saint and a fighter trade places to fight corruption.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date19 December 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMain Hoon Vinashak
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title refers to the real town of Thiruvannamalai, a major pilgrimage site in Tamil Nadu known for its Arunachaleswarar Temple.
- Director Perarasu is known for action films, but this movie included a unique plot of a saint and a commoner swapping identities.
- Actor Arjun played a dual role, portraying both the aggressive cable channel operator and the peaceful saint.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, who is the son of famous music director Deva.
- A subplot involving actor Karunas's character was cut short when his character is killed midway through the story.
- The movie was shot extensively in Kumbakonam and Thiruvannamalai, showcasing local temples and streets.
- Despite the director's earlier hits, this film had a moderate box office performance compared to his previous works.
