Thadam
Movie Details:
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Genres | Suspense, Thriller |
Release date | 1 March 2019 |
Running time | 2hr 18min |
Certificate | U/A |
Starring | Arun Vijay Tanya Hope Smruthi Venkat Vidya Pradeep |
Directed by | Magizh Thirumeni |
Written by | Magizh Thirumeni |
Produced by | Inder Kumar |
Cinematography by | S. Gopinath |
Edited by | N. B. Srikanth |
Music by | Arun Raj |
Production Company | Redhan – The Cinema People |
Distributor | Screen Scene Media Entertainment |
Cast & Characters:
- Arun Vijay in a as dual role:
- Ezhil
- Kavin
- Tanya Hope as Deepika, Ezhil’s love interest
- Smruthi Venkat as Ananthi, an innocent woman and Kavin’s one-sided lover
- Vidya Pradeep as Sub-Inspector Malarvizhi
- Satyajit Dhananjayan as Ezhil’s and Kavin’s father
- Sonia Agarwal as Lakshmi, Ezhil’s and Kavin’s mother
- Vijayan as Inspector M. Gopalakrishnan
- Yesakkiappan as Aakash
- Yogi Babu as Suruli
- George as Police Constable Dhanasekar
- Meera Krishnan as Chechi
Storyline:
In the film, police officers try to solve a murder case involving lookalike suspects arrested based on a pictorial evidence.
About Movie:
Thadam is a Tamil-crime thriller film written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni. The film stars Arun Vijay in a dual role, alongside Vidya Pradeep, Tanya Hope, and Smruthi Venkat. The story revolves around police officers investigating a murder case that involves lookalike suspects based on pictorial evidence.
Thadam was released to critical acclaim, particularly praising Arun Vijay’s performance, the film’s writing, and its engaging storyline. Critics highlighted the film’s ability to maintain suspense and intrigue throughout its runtime. It was noted for its well-crafted plot that kept audiences guessing until the end.
The film was commercially successful, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year in Tamil Nadu. It received a “Super Hit” verdict at the box office, with strong collections reported in its opening weeks.
The success of Thadam has led to discussions about remaking it in other languages. The film’s engaging narrative and strong performances have established it as a notable entry in contemporary Tamil cinema.
Overall, Thadam stands out for its intriguing plot and character development, making it a significant film in the crime thriller genre within Indian cinema.