
Thavam(2007)
Tamil mins
Thavam (2007) is a Tamil film directed by Sakthi Paramesh. Starring Janagaraj, Vandhana Gupta and Sanjjanaa Galrani.
Director:Sakthi Paramesh
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 October 2007
- Director
- Sakthi Paramesh
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Two strangers meet at a suicide spot in Chennai. Each has decided to end their life—she is pressured by greedy relatives, and he was cheated out of his money by a friend. After a failed attempt, they are rescued, and their lives take different turns as he finds a job and she returns to her family.
“Two strangers meet to die, then choose to live.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 October 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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JanagarajActor
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ArpithaActor
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Vandhana GuptaSumathi
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Sanjjanaa GalraniActor
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Arun VijaySubramaniam
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VadiveluActor
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Sakthi ParameshDirector
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D. ImmanMusic Composer
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Arjun SarjaCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Thavam' means 'penance' or 'austerity' in Tamil, reflecting the characters' struggles.
- Actor Arun Vijay, who plays Subramaniam, was in a phase of taking on more serious roles after earlier action-oriented films.
- Director Sakthi Paramesh had previously worked as an assistant director under prominent filmmakers before this solo venture.
- The suicide point setting in Chennai is a real location often used in films to depict such dramatic turns in life.
- Composer Dhina, known for his work in the early 2000s, provided the film's music, which included a notable background score.
- The movie did not have a major theatrical run and was one of several smaller dramas released that year with limited promotion.
- Supporting actor Janakaraj, who plays the rescuer Mani, was a familiar comic and character actor in Tamil cinema of that era.