
Jagame Thandhiram(2021)
Tamil158 mins
Jagame Thandhiram (2021) is a 158-minute Tamil film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Starring Aishwarya Lekshmi, Kalaiyarasan and Deepak Paramesh. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Jagame Thandhiram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.
Director:Karthik Subbaraj
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 18 June 2021
- Director
- Karthik Subbaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A clever but easygoing gangster gets hired by an overseas crime boss to defeat a rival. He soon finds himself facing tough moral choices he didn't expect.
“A gangster's loyalty is tested by his conscience.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
158Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date18 June 2021
Also Known AsSuruli · Jagame Tantram · Jagame Thanthiram · Jagame Thandhiram · โลกนี้สีขาวดำ
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identitycorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.547/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Jagame Thandhiram' translates to 'Worldly Chess', hinting at the strategic moves in the gangster's life.
- Director Karthik Subbaraj initially planned the film with Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, but Dhanush was later cast.
- A significant portion of the movie was shot in London and Sri Lanka to depict the international crime setting.
- The character Suruli was inspired by classic Tamil cinema anti-heroes, blending charm with moral conflict.
- Composer Santhosh Narayanan used a mix of electronic and folk music to reflect the protagonist's dual worlds.
- The film faced delays in release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually premiering on Netflix in 2021.
- A subplot involving refugees and ethnic conflict was based on real-world issues in regions like Sri Lanka.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Jagame Thandhiram
Director-Original Music Composer7 films →
Original Music Composer-Deepan6 films →
Suruli-Original Music Composer3 films →
Rajan-Original Music Composer3 films →
Original Music Composer-Valli3 films →
Director-Ram2 films →
Director-Director of Photography2 films →
Rajan-Deepan2 films →
Original Music Composer-Ram2 films →
Original Music Composer-Director of Photography2 films →
Original Music Composer-Sivadoss2 films →





