Thilagar is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action-drama film written and directed by Perumal Pillai. The film stars Kishore and Dhruvva in the lead roles while Mrudhula Bhaskar, Anumol and Ram among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by Kannan, and the film opened to mixed reviews in March 2015.[1][2]
| Thilagar | |
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| Directed by | G. Peruma Pillai |
| Produced by | V. Mathiyalagan R. Ramya R. Rajesh |
| Starring | Kishore Dhruvva Mrudhula Bhaskar Anumol |
| Cinematography | Rajesh K. Narayanan |
| Edited by | Kola Bhaskar |
| Music by | Kannan |
Production companies | Finger Print Pictures Etcetera Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 117 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot synopsis edit
Due to ideological differences, Ukkirapandi brutally murders Bose Pandian, the head of the village. Bose Pandian's brother Thilagar, a kind and peace-loving person, vows to seek revenge against Ukkirapandi and his sons.
Cast edit
- Kishore as Bose Pandian
- Dhruvva as Thilagar
- Mrudhula Bhaskar
- Anumol
- Poo Ram as Ukkirapandi
- Rajesh K. Narayanan
- Sujatha Master
- Neetu Chandra as item number "Bim Bam Bim"
Production edit
Perumal Pillai revealed that the film was based on a real-life incident from the 1990s, which revolved around two opposition clans in South Tamil Nadu. The film was predominantly shot around Tirunelveli, while the team also managed to feature a Dussehra festival live in Thiruchendur, as a part of the script. Dhruvva, a debutant actor from the USA, was cast in the title role of the film, while Mrudhula Bhaskar was signed on as the female lead. In preparation for her role, she researched her character by looking up similar roles played by actress Sripriya.[3] An item number featuring Neetu Chandra was shot at Binny Mills to increase the film's commercial viability.[4] The film held a press meet for the launch of its trailer and soundtrack in September 2014.[5] During the launch, director Ameer criticised the makers of the film for adopting the title Thilagar for an action film, stating it instead should have been used for a biopic of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. In return, Perumal Pillai expressed his disappointment at Ameer's remark and retorted that Ameer's Raam (2005) had no link to the Ramayana.[6]
Soundtrack edit
The soundtrack was composed by Kannan.
| Thilagar | ||||
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| Released | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 25:39 | |||
| Label | Tips Tamil | |||
| Producer | Kannan | |||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Vellavi Manasu" | Shankar Mahadevan, Padaiypaa Sriram | 5:27 |
| 2. | "Verichu Verichu" | Haricharan, Shweta Mohan | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Uppu Kaatha" | Chinna Ponnu | 1:48 |
| 4. | "Bim Bam Bam" | Priya, Charulatha | 4:14 |
| 5. | "Oorellam Vettu Satham" | Mukesh Mohamed, Anita | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Eesal Pole" | Padaiypaa Sriram | 1:46 |
| 7. | "Kadamai Ondru" | Ananth Vaidhyanathan | 2:49 |
| 8. | "Aanai Koottam" | Srinivas | 1:53 |
Release edit
The film opened in March 2015 to mixed reviews, with a critic from Sify.com stating "what prevent Thilagar from being a classic is the unwanted romantic track, loud melodrama and abrupt ending", giving it an "average" verdict.[7] Behindwoods.com also gave the film a middling review, adding "overall, Thilagar is a seen before, heard before story, supported by good performances from Kishore and Dhruwa".[8] Likewise, The Hindu noted that the film had a "lot of gun powder, but no explosion".[9]
Despite garnering average reviews, the film went relatively unnoticed and performed poorly at the box office.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Kishore continues to raise the sickle". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "Thilagar: Lots of fight, little punch". The Hindu. 20 March 2015. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "'Sripriya was my Inspiration'". Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "Thilagar is based on a true story". Archived from the original on 26 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "'Thilagar' audio launched". Archived from the original on 5 September 2014.
- ^ "Thilagar team is upset with Ameer". Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "Thilagar". Archived from the original on 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Thilagar (Aka) Thilakar review". Archived from the original on 16 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ Menon, Vishal (20 March 2015). "Thilagar: Lots of fight, little punch". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 December 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "Thilagar box office collection". Archived from the original on 12 September 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2015.