
Thagaraaru(2013)
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.
Director:Ganesh Vinayak
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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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.






