Thugs(2023)
Tamil122 mins
Sethu, along with his prison inmates, plots a plan to escape from the district jail of Nagercoil. Can these remand prisoners carry out their plan despite all the odds they face every day?
Director:Brinda Gopal
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Thugs is streaming on JioHotstar and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 24 February 2023
- Director
- Brinda Gopal
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A group of prisoners in a Nagercoil jail, led by Sethu, try to plan a daring escape. They must overcome daily challenges and heavy odds to see if their scheme can succeed.
“Prison walls can't hold their daring escape plan.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date24 February 2023
Also Known Asகுமரி மாவட்டத்தின் Thugs · Kumari Maavattathin Thugs · Kumari Mavattathin Thugs · Kumari Maavatathin Thugs · Kumari Mavatathin Thugs · Konaseema Thugs
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivaljusticefriendshipcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
R. K. SureshArokya Das
→#2
#3S
Saravana BharathiKalaiyan
→H
Hridhu HaroonSethu
→#4Bobby SimhaDurai
→#5Sarath KumarActor
→#6
R
Ramya ShekarActor
→#7
S
Sooraj PopsActor
→#8
#9P
P.L. ThenappanAnnachi
→Anaswara RajanKayal
→#10
#11M
MunishkanthMarudhu
→B
Brinda GopalDirector
→#12
R
Riya ShibuCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot in real locations in Nagercoil, including the old district jail, to add authenticity.
- Director Brinda Gopal is known for short films and this is her debut feature film in Tamil.
- Actor Prasanna, who plays Sethu, underwent physical training to portray a prisoner's rugged look.
- The movie's plot is inspired by real-life jailbreak incidents reported in Tamil Nadu over the years.
- A special set was built to replicate prison interiors when shooting inside the actual jail was restricted.
- The film had a limited theatrical release but gained attention through streaming platforms after its run.
- Some supporting actors are former theatre artists from the Kanyakumari district, adding local flavor.