Thayagam(1996)
Thayagam is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by A. R. Ramesh. The film stars Vijayakanth, Ranjitha, Napoleon, and Mohini. The story follows three death row prisoners who escape jail and hijack a plane carrying a scientist with a miracle drug. The pilot lands in the Kashmir mountains, where a sadistic terrorist leader threatens the passengers. The film is noted for its snowy Kashmir setting, action sequences, and Vijayakanth's performance, which won him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize. It was released on 15 January 1996.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 15 January 1996
- Director
- A. R. Ramesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Three death row prisoners escape and hijack a plane. The pilot lands in the Kashmir mountains. A terrorist leader wants a miracle drug from a scientist onboard. Sakthivel, a short-tempered man, pretends to be the scientist to save the hostages. He must fight the entire terrorist army alone.
“One man. One mission. Save the motherland.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thayagam
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakanth & Deva (16 films together), Deva & Ranjitha (11 films together), Vijayakanth & Ranjitha (3 films together), Deva & A. R. Ramesh (2 films together), and Deva & Nancy Jennifer (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the Hollywood movie 'Executive Decision' released the same year, but with a Kashmir terrorism backdrop.
- It was the only Tamil film directed by A.R. Ramesh, who was primarily known as a producer.
- The movie featured a cameo by popular comedian Vadivelu in a brief but memorable comedy scene.
- Parts of the film were shot in Ooty, standing in for Kashmir due to production constraints.
- The soundtrack by Deva included a hit romantic duet, 'Kannukkul Nooru', sung by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and K.S. Chithra.
- Actor Vijayakumar played a dual role as both a convict and a lookalike character central to the plot.
- The film's climax involved a dramatic confrontation in a snowy landscape, a rare setting for Tamil films at the time.