Thegidi
Movie Details:
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Release date | 28 February 2014 |
| Running time | 1hr 56min |
| Certificate | U |
| Starring | Ashok Selvan Janani |
| Directed by | P. Ramesh |
| Written by | P. Ramesh |
| Produced by | C. V. Kumar C. Senthil Kumar T. E. Abinesh |
| Cinematography by | Dinesh B. Krishnan |
| Edited by | Leo John Paul |
| Music by | Nivas K. Prasanna |
| Production Company | Vel Media |
| Distributor | Thirukumaran Entertainment ABI TCS STUDIOS |
Cast & Characters:
- Ashok Selvan as Vetri
- Janani as Madhusree
- Jayaprakash as Inspector Raghuram
- Kaali Venkat as Nambi
- Jayakumar as Sailesh
- Pradeep K Vijayan as Poornachandran (Sadagoppan)
- Rajan Iyer[3] as Govardhan
- Shalu Shamu as Aparna
- Ashritha Sreedas as Vidhya
- Sai Prashanth as Kamalakannan
- Rekha Suresh as Rukkumani, Aparna’s mother
- Soodhu Kavvum Sivakumar as Madhavan
- Kavithalaya Krishnan as Ranganathan
- Soundar Rajan as Head Constable Chakkarapanni
- Winner Ramachandran as S.I. Sukumar
- Puli Paandi as Dileepan
- Pattu Maami as Govardhan’s mother
Storyline:
The film follows Vetri, who is a detective investigating a series of murders tied to an insurance scam. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the victims are connected through a life insurance policy scheme orchestrated by corrupt individuals. With the help of Inspector Raghuram, Vetri navigates through deception and danger to uncover the truth and protect those involved.
About Movie:
Thegidi is a Tamil neo-noir mystery thriller film directed by P. Ramesh and produced by C. V. Kumar under his banner Thirukumaran Entertainment. The film features Ashok Selvan and Janani in the lead roles, supported by Jayaprakash, Kaali Venkat, Jayakumar, Pradeep K Vijayan, and Rajan Iyer.
Thegidi received generally positive reviews from critics for its engaging storyline and performances, particularly highlighting Ashok Selvan’s role as the lead detective. The film was recognized for its clever writing and suspenseful narrative.
Overall, Thegidi stands out in the Tamil thriller genre for its thoughtful plot and character development, making it a notable entry in contemporary Tamil cinema.
The film was remade in Malayalam as Chanakya Thanthram in 2018, showcasing its impact and popularity within the regional cinema landscape.
Overall, Thegidi stands out as a notable entry in Tamil cinema’s thriller genre, blending elements of mystery and crime with strong character development and plot twists that keep audiences engaged.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | ₹2.7 crore |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹10 crore |