Thaka Thimi Tha(2005)
Thaka Thimi Tha is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Sundar C. The film stars newcomers Yuva Krishna and Ankitha in lead roles, with Vivek in a prominent supporting role. The story follows two college lovers who break up after a misunderstanding and later become neighbors, leading their families to attempt a reunion. The film features a soundtrack composed by D. Imman with lyrics by Na. Muthukumar and P. Vijay. It received mixed reviews from critics, who noted the familiar campus love story premise. The film was released on April 1, 2005, alongside 'Girivalam' and 'Gurudeva' and did not perform well at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 April 2005
- Director
- Sundar C.
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Krishna and Gayathri fall in love in college but break up after a painful fight. Years later, they live across the street from each other. Their families become friends and want them to marry, but both refuse. A relative tries to marry Gayathri, forcing Krishna to fight for their love.
“Love gets a second chance”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thaka Thimi Tha
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & D. Imman (12 films together), Vivek & Sundar C. (11 films together), Manobala & Sriman (11 films together), Vivek & Manobala (8 films together), Manobala & Sundar C. (8 films together), and Vivek & D. Imman (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thaka Thimi Tha' is a playful phrase from a popular Tamil nursery rhyme, similar to 'Eeny, meeny, miny, moe'.
- This was one of the early films for actress Gayatri Jayaraman, who was often credited simply as 'Gayu' in her initial roles.
- Director Sundar C. is known for comedies, and this film marked a shift towards a more family-oriented romantic drama for him.
- The movie's soundtrack by Srikanth Deva includes a song, 'Kannum Kannum', that became popular on radio channels at the time.
- The plot revolves around a misunderstanding, a common theme in Tamil cinema of the 2000s often used to create family conflicts.
- Much of the second half of the film is set in adjacent houses, a classic sitcom-style setup used to force interactions between the families.
- The film released alongside other major Tamil films in December 2005, facing tough competition during the holiday season.