Thimiru(2006)
Thimiru (2006) is a Tamil-language action film directed by Tarun Gopi in his directorial debut. The film stars Vishal as Ganesh, a medical student, alongside Reema Sen, Sriya Reddy, and Vadivelu. The story follows Ganesh, who moves from Madurai to Chennai for his MBBS studies, only to be confronted by enemies from his past. A wealthy and arrogant moneylender named Easwari, played by Sriya Reddy, becomes obsessed with Ganesh and sets off a chain of violence. The film is notable for its strong female antagonist, tight action choreography, and a soundtrack composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It was a major commercial success at the box office and was later remade in Kannada as Minchu. Thimiru was released on 4 August 2006.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 4 August 2006
- Director
- Tarun Gopi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A medical student named Ganesh moves to Chennai to start a new life. But his past in Madurai follows him. A powerful moneylender named Easwari wants him dead after he rejected her love. Now her brothers are hunting him. Ganesh must fight to protect himself and the woman he loves.
“Arrogance has a price.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thimiru
Cast reunions in this film: Vishal & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together), Vadivelu & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Vadivelu (7 films together), Vadivelu & Mayilsamy (5 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Mayilsamy (4 films together), and Vishal & Mayilsamy (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thimiru' means 'courage' or 'daring' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's transformation.
- Director Tarun Gopi was an assistant to director Hari before making his directorial debut with this film.
- Actress Priyamani, who played the female lead, was also starring in the hit 'Paruthiveeran' around the same period.
- The movie was shot extensively in Chennai, including areas like T. Nagar, to capture the city's bustling atmosphere.
- Composer Srikanth Deva, known for his mass appeal music, provided the soundtrack, which included a popular song 'Kadhal Vandhale'.
- The film's action sequences were choreographed to highlight the hero's raw, physical fighting style rather than stylized stunts.
- Despite being an action film, it incorporated themes of student life and the clash between rural and urban values in its story.