Thamizh(2002)
Thamizh is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Hari in his directorial debut. The film stars Prashanth as the titular character and Simran as his love interest, with Vadivelu, Nassar, Livingston, Urvashi, and Ashish Vidyarthi in supporting roles. The story follows a young man from a peaceful family who is forced into a violent gang war after his niece is injured by a local crime lord. The film was produced by Amudha Durairaj under Deivanai Movies and features music composed by Bharadwaj. Thamizh received positive reviews from critics for its strong storyline and engaging screenplay. The film was a commercial success at the Tamil Nadu box office and established Hari as a popular director in the industry. It was released on 14 April 2002, coinciding with Tamil New Year.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 April 2002
- Director
- Abdul Majith
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Thamizh is a happy young man who dreams of a peaceful life with his family. But when a local gangster hurts his niece, he is forced into a brutal war. He must fight to protect his loved ones, even if it means losing himself in the violence.
“One man's fight to protect his family”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thamizh
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Charlie (29 films together), Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Vivek & Nassar (23 films together), Nassar & Delhi Ganesh (21 films together), Charlie & Vinu Chakravarthy (17 films together), and Delhi Ganesh & Charlie (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Abdul Majith was a former assistant to director S. Shankar.
- Actress Priyamani made her Tamil film debut in a small role in this movie.
- The movie's climax court scene was shot inside a real, functioning courtroom in Chennai.
- The song 'Kadhal Vandhale' was filmed in Ooty, a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu.
- Actor Vijayakanth was initially considered for a key role, but the part eventually went to another actor.
- The film's title 'Thamizhan' translates to 'Tamilian' and reflects the protagonist's strong regional identity.
- This was one of the early films where actor Surya played a character with a strong social message.