| Language: | Tamil |
| Director: | Magizh Thirumeni |
| Music: | Arun Raj |
| Budget: | Not available |
| Runtime: | 2h 18min |
Thadam is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni. Produced by Inder Kumar, the film stars Arun Vijay in a double role, alongside Vidya Pradeep, Tanya Hope, and Smruthi Venkat. The music is composed by Arun Raj, with cinematography by Gopinath and editing by N. B. Srikanth. This film marks Tanya’s Tamil debut and Smruthi’s film debut.
The plot revolves around police officers investigating a murder case that involves lookalike suspects identified through pictorial evidence. Thadam was released in theaters on March 1, 2019, and received critical acclaim for Arun Vijay’s performance and the film’s writing. It was also commercially successful, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year in Tamil Nadu.
In March 2017, Arun Vijay announced that he would collaborate with director Magizh Thirumeni on a new film, marking their second project together after Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012). The film was launched in April 2017 in Chennai and produced by Inder Kumar. Arun Vijay was set to play a double role, and the storyline was inspired by real-life events. The cast features three heroines: Tanya Hope, Vidya Pradeep, and Smruthi Venkat.
Arun Raj was chosen to compose the film’s music, making it his first collaboration with both Magizh Thirumeni and Arun Vijay. Gopinath and N. B. Srikanth were brought on board as the cinematographer and editor, respectively. Additionally, FEFSI Vijayan and Meera Krishnan were included in the cast before production commenced in June 2017.
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Thadam Movie Story
Ezhil is a civil engineer from IIT Madras, while his doppelgänger Kavin is a gambling thief who cons people alongside his accomplice Suruli. Ezhil is in love with Deepika, an IT professional, while Ananthi has feelings for Kavin, unaware of his true nature. One day, Kavin attempts to help Suruli repay his debts by conning Ananthi, who, despite knowing the truth, chooses to assist him. After taking her money, Kavin grows furious, and later that night, following a party, Ezhil becomes equally enraged.
That night, one of them breaks into a house and murders the owner, Akash, by stabbing him. The next day, Kavin repays Suruli’s debt and wins Ananthi’s trust by returning her money and confessing the truth. However, as the investigation into Akash’s murder unfolds, a nearby couple’s selfie reveals either Ezhil or Kavin in the frame.
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Both Ezhil and Kavin are brought in for questioning, unaware of each other’s existence. Inspector Gopalakrishnan, who has a longstanding rivalry with Ezhil, subjects him to intense interrogation. Ezhil explains that his car broke down and a call taxi driver assisted him because he lacked a repair kit. Meanwhile, SI Malarvizhi interrogates Kavin, who skillfully cites various laws to evade torture. She reaches out to Akash’s friend and shows him the photograph of Ezhil/Kavin, but he fails to identify him. Malarvizhi also questions Suruli and warns him not to leave the city without permission, but he secretly manages to escape.
Thadam Movie Review
Thadam is an excellent thriller with a compelling plot, strong writing, effective direction, and commendable performances. The ending is particularly satisfying, and hats off to Magizh Thirumeni, Arun Vijay, and the entire team for delivering a fantastic film. Magizh and Arun have proven to be a formidable duo, and I look forward to seeing more great movies from them in the future. Arun Vijay is making smart choices in his scripts and deserves significant credit for his performance. The supporting cast also delivered impressive performances.
The only minor drawback I noticed was the flashback sequence, which could have been trimmed for better pacing. The music is enjoyable, with the new music director doing a commendable job. Sid Sriram’s song stands out as the best in the soundtrack.
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FAQ About Thadam Movie
Q1 – Who Directed Thadam Movie?
A -Magizh Thirumeni
Q2-What Genre Is Thadam Movie?
A-Crime, Thriller
Q3-Lead Cast In Thadam Movie?
A-Arun Vijay, Tanya Hope
Q4- Rating Of Thadam Movie?
A-13+