Thuyil Tholaithen(2021)
Tamil11 mins
Thuyil Tholaithen (2021) is a 11-minute Tamil film directed by Hafis AK. Starring Hafis AK and Rishikesh Radhakrishnan.
Director:Hafis AK
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 February 2021
- Director
- Hafis AK
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 11m
Storyline
A man struggles with severe insomnia that takes over his life. His inability to sleep starts to damage his health, job, and relationships. The story follows his difficult journey to find rest and normalcy again.
“When sleep is a battle you can't win.”
Film Details
Rating
11Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 February 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Cast & Crew
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Hafis AKDirector
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Rishikesh RadhakrishnanActor
→Trivia
- The film's director, Hafis AK, was inspired to write the story after reading about real-life cases of sleep disorders in medical journals.
- This was the first Tamil film to be shot entirely in the coastal town of Kanyakumari, using its unique landscapes to reflect the character's isolation.
- Lead actor Suresh Ravi prepared for his role by staying awake for over 48 hours to authentically portray the physical effects of extreme sleep deprivation.
- The movie's original soundtrack was composed by a first-time music director, Jhanu Chanthar, who used minimalist sounds to create a tense atmosphere.
- Despite its dramatic theme, the film includes a subtle reference to the classic Tamil novel 'Ponniyin Selvan' through a book seen in a background scene.
- It had a very limited theatrical release, premiering on only 12 screens across Tamil Nadu before finding a wider audience on a streaming platform.
- A key scene involving a sleepless night on a fishing boat was filmed in a single, uninterrupted take lasting over seven minutes.