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Thagaraaru(2013)

6.5/10
Tamil136 mins

Thagaraaru (2013) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by Ganesh Vinayak. Starring Aadukalam Murugadoss, Poorna and Arulnithi. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Thagaraaru stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.

Mood:
suspensefulfunnyemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
6 December 2013
Director
Ganesh Vinayak
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 16m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man and his three friends plan to rob a government office to get rich fast. During the heist, they meet a charming woman, and he falls for her. Their new romance throws the whole robbery into comedic chaos.

A heist gone hilariously wrong by love.

Film Details

6.5Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date6 December 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThagararu

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulfunnyemotional
Themes
lovefriendshipcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thagaraaru' is a slang term in Tamil meaning 'to cheat or swindle', fitting the plot's theme.
  • Director Ganesh Vinayak also co-wrote the screenplay, marking one of his early directorial ventures after working as an assistant director.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by popular comedian 'Powerstar' Srinivasan in a supporting role.
  • Parts of the film were shot in and around Chennai, including locations like the bustling T. Nagar area.
  • The soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was a frequent collaborator with the production house at the time.
  • Despite being an action-thriller, the film heavily incorporates comedic elements, especially through the friend group's antics.
  • Actor Aari, who plays the hero, performed some of his own stunts for the film's action sequences.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thagaraaru

Kanthuvatti Rajendran-Actor8 films
Kanthuvatti Rajendran-Actor3 films
Kanthuvatti Rajendran-Music Composer3 films

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