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Thamizhan(2002)

Tamil162 mins

Thamizhan is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Abdul Majith in his debut. The film stars Vijay as Surya and Priyanka Chopra as Priya, marking her Tamil cinema debut. The supporting cast includes Nassar, Revathi, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Vivek. The story follows Surya, a junior lawyer who transforms into a dedicated legal professional after his sister and brother-in-law are murdered by corrupt criminals. He chooses to fight the villains through the judicial system rather than violence. The film was produced by G. Venkateswaran under G.V. Films Ltd. The soundtrack was composed by D. Imman. Thamizhan received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its social message about legal justice. The film was released on April 12, 2002 in India.

Director:Majith
Filmed In:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, ManoramaMAX
Theatrical Release
12 April 2002
Director
Majith
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 42m
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Storyline

Surya is a carefree junior lawyer who loves street fights more than courtrooms. After falling in love with Priya, he decides to change his ways. But when powerful criminals murder his sister and brother-in-law, Surya must choose between revenge and justice. He takes on the corrupt system using only the law.

Justice through law, not violence

Film Details

162Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 April 2002
Filmed InChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thamizhan

Cast reunions in this film: Vijay & Dinesh Master (9 films together), D. Imman & Dinesh Master (4 films together), and Vijay & D. Imman (2 films together).

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