Where to watch Thamarai online?

Thamarai is available for streaming on Eros Now, YouTube. You can watch it on Eros Now, YouTube in India at your convenience.

Is Thamarai on Netflix?

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Is Thamarai on Amazon Prime Video?

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Who directed Thamarai?

Thamarai was directed by K. K. Rajasirpy and released in 1994. K. K. Rajasirpy is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Thamarai?

Thamarai stars Napoleon alongside Rupini, Rohini, S. S. Chandran, R. Sundarrajan, Sundarrajan. The film marks a collaboration between Napoleon and director K. K. Rajasirpy within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Thamarai?

The music for Thamarai was composed by Deva. Deva is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Thamarai(1994)

Tamil•130 mins•theatrical•Updated 1 May 2026

Thamarai is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and produced by K. K. Rajsirpy. The film stars Napoleon, Rupini, and Rohini in lead roles. The story is set in a village divided by a prophecy that demands the relocation of a Kali temple to the site of a Madurai Veeran temple. Napoleon plays Thamarai, a short-tempered man who returns from jail to protect the Madurai Veeran temple from the village chief Subbarayan. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and class conflict. It was released on 19 August 1994 and marked Napoleon's first lead role, though his earlier film Seevalaperi Pandi released first. The music was composed by Deva with lyrics by Vairamuthu.

Director:K. K. Rajasirpy

Mood:

emotionaldarkinspiring

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Quick Facts

Streaming on: Eros Now, YouTube
Theatrical Release: 19 August 1994
Director: K. K. Rajasirpy
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 2h 10m

Storyline

Thamarai returns to his village after five years in jail. He sides with the Madurai Veeran community against the ruthless village chief Subbarayan. A prophecy threatens to destroy the temple, and Thamarai must fight to save it. But his past love for Subbarayan's daughter and a poor woman's silent love complicate everything.

“Love, rage, and sacrifice in a divided village.”

Film Details

130Minutes

TamilLanguage

Release Date19 August 1994

Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence

Low

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Low

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Mood

emotionaldarkinspiring

Themes

justicecorruptionsurvivalfamily

Tonegritty

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitymoderate

Audiencemass

Best Withfamily

Violence3

Emotion4

Humor1

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

S. S. ChandranPoosari

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R. SundarrajanActor

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SundarrajanVeerappan

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K. K. RajasirpyDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Thamarai

Cast reunions in this film: Deva & Napoleon (14 films together), R. Sundarrajan & Deva (10 films together), Deva & S. S. Chandran (9 films together), Deva & Rohini (5 films together), Deva & Rajesh (3 films together), and R. Sundarrajan & S. S. Chandran (2 films together).

Trivia

The film was originally titled 'Thamarai Selvan' but was shortened to just 'Thamarai' upon release.
Director K. K. Rajsirpy was a former assistant to acclaimed director K. Balachander.
The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the real-life social issues faced by some rural communities in Tamil Nadu.
Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the lead, was known for his 'angry young man' roles but here portrayed a more reformed character.
The film's music was composed by Deva, who was becoming prominent in the Tamil film industry around that time.
It was one of the few 1990s films to directly depict a conflict between a released prisoner and a local village authority.
The movie did not achieve major commercial success but is sometimes noted for its social drama themes.