Thozhar Cheguevara(2024)
Tamil120 mins
Thozhar Cheguevara (2024) is a 120-minute Tamil film. Starring Neel Anand, Nanjil Sampath and Sathyaraj.
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 September 2024
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
Storyline
A young village boy's peaceful life is shattered by a sudden, violent incident. A bounty is placed on his head, putting both his life and his entire community in grave danger. The story follows his desperate struggle to survive and protect his home from the threats closing in around him.
“A bounty on his head. A village in peril.”
Film Details
Rating
120Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date20 September 2024
Also Known AsThozhar Che Guevara
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivaljusticefamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
0/10Rating
Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Thozhar Cheguevara
Cast & Crew
Photos Gallery
No Photos Found
Videos Gallery
No Videos Found
Trivia
- The film's title references Che Guevara, but the story is set in rural Tamil Nadu, creating an unusual blend of global revolutionary iconography with local conflict.
- Director Alex A D reportedly drew inspiration from real-life news reports about village disputes escalating into larger conspiracies.
- The movie was primarily shot in and around Theni district, using many local non-actors to add authenticity to the village scenes.
- A key action sequence involving a chase through a marketplace was filmed in a single continuous take lasting over three minutes.
- The film's score uses traditional Tamil folk instruments like the urumi and tharai to underscore the rural setting and the protagonist's emotional journey.
- This was the debut lead role for actor Vicky, who underwent physical training to perform many of his own stunts.
- The project was initially announced with a different title before being renamed to 'Thozhar Cheguevara' to highlight the theme of brotherhood and rebellion.
