Then Chennai(2024)
Tamil122 mins
Then Chennai (2024) is a 122-minute Tamil film. Starring Suma, Nitin Mehta and Ranga.
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 December 2024
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Storyline
Jason is trapped in a violent clash between police and criminals. He must fight through the chaos to keep his family safe.
“Caught in the crossfire. Fighting for his family.”
Film Details
Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date13 December 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
#1
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SumaActor
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Nitin MehtaActor
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#4R
RangaActor
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Arumugam BalaActor
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DhileepanActor
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Elango KumananActor
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Vatsan M NatarajanActor
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RiyaActor
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Sarathkumar MohanCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Then Chennai' translates to 'Honey Chennai', a nickname for the city referencing its sweetness and charm.
- Director Ranga also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life urban conflict stories he researched.
- This was actor Jason's first leading role in a Tamil action film after appearing in supporting parts in earlier movies.
- Parts of the movie were shot in less-filmed neighborhoods of North Chennai to capture authentic local atmosphere.
- The climax sequence used minimal CGI, relying on practical stunts and coordinated crowd scenes for realism.
- A small cameo by a popular Tamil television host was included as a nod to local media personalities.
- The film's score was composed by a debutant music director who previously worked as an assistant on bigger projects.