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Thirupaachi(2005)

6.4/10
Tamil160 mins

Thirupaachi (2005) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Perarasu. Starring Trisha Krishnan, Mallika and Vijay. With an audience rating of 6.4/10, Thirupaachi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2005.

Director:Perarasu
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 2005
Director
Perarasu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

A village blacksmith goes to Chennai to see his sister. He finds the city is dangerous for ordinary people. He decides to take action and fight back against the crime.

A blacksmith fights to make the city safe.

Film Details

6.4Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsInsaaf ki Talwar

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thirupaachi' refers to a type of machete or long knife, a tool central to the hero's blacksmith background and his weapon of choice.
  • Director Perarasu is known for his mass hero scripts, and this was his second consecutive hit with actor Vijay after 'Thirumalai'.
  • A popular comedy scene involving a character named 'Kadhal' and a mobile phone ringtone became a major talking point and was widely imitated.
  • The song 'Kadhal Vaithu' was filmed in Bangkok, a common location for Tamil films at the time, but its picturisation stood out for its vibrant sets.
  • The film faced some criticism for its violent content but was a major commercial success, especially in rural and B-centers.
  • Actress Trisha Krishnan, who played the female lead, was reportedly not the first choice for the role, but her pairing with Vijay was well-received.
  • The climax fight sequence, set in a warehouse, was noted for its extensive use of props and lengthy choreography, taking multiple days to shoot.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thirupaachi

Saniyan Sagadai-Music Composer14 films
Saniyan Sagadai-Music Composer11 films
Actor-Inspector Veluchamy3 films
Saniyan Sagadai-Police Inspector Inba Raghavan3 films
Police Inspector Inba Raghavan-Director of Photography3 films
Actor-Police Inspector Inba Raghavan2 films
Actor-Assistant Commissioner Rajguru2 films
Patasu Balu-Police Inspector Inba Raghavan2 films
Director-Director of Photography2 films

Frequently Asked Questions