Cheena Thaana 001(2007)
Cheena Thaana 001 is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Prasanna and Sheela in lead roles, with Vadivelu, Manivannan, Riyaz Khan, and Delhi Ganesh in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 2003 Malayalam film C.I.D. Moosa. The story follows Tamizharasu, a young man who aspires to become a police officer but is blocked by corrupt cops. He discovers a terrorist plot to assassinate the Governor and starts his own detective agency to stop it. The film is known for Vadivelu's comedy performance and Prasanna's action sequences. Critics noted the film's slapstick humor and lack of logic but praised it as a family entertainer. The music was composed by Deva. Cheena Thaana 001 was released on 7 September 2007.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 September 2007
- Director
- T. P. Gajendran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Tamizharasu wants to be a police officer, but corrupt cops keep failing him. When he uncovers a terrorist plot to kill the Governor, the same cops try to silence him. With no one to trust, he starts his own detective agency with a funny thief and his retired father. Together, they must stop the assassination and prove that honesty wins.
“One man, one dream, one detective agency”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Cheena Thaana 001
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Vadivelu & Deva (36 films together), Vadivelu & Manivannan (24 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Deva (21 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Deva (21 films together), and Manivannan & Delhi Ganesh (17 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Cheena Thaana 001' was inspired by the popular James Bond code name '007', giving it a spy-movie feel.
- Director T. P. Gajendran also played a supporting role in the movie, as he often does in his own films.
- This was one of the early films for actor Nakul, who later became known for his roles in romantic comedies.
- The movie faced delays in release and had a limited theatrical run, which affected its box office performance.
- A comedy track involving a character obsessed with mobile phones was added to reflect the tech trends of the mid-2000s.
- The film's plot involving police corruption was considered a bold theme for a mainstream comedy-action movie at the time.
- Some action sequences were shot in smaller towns to give a realistic backdrop, unlike many films set only in cities.