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Jagame Thandhiram(2021)

5.5/10
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.

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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

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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
Director-Director of Photography2 films
Original Music Composer-Director of Photography2 films
Original Music Composer-Sivadoss2 films

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