Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    EmmysSuperheroes GuideSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideBest Of 2025 So FarDisability Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Jagame Thandhiram

  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
13K
YOUR RATING
James Cosmo, Dhanush, Kalaiyarasan, Joju George, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in Jagame Thandhiram (2021)
“Suruli” (Dhanush) is a reckless, gangster from Madurai who happens to get recruited by a London-based politically-affluent gang leader ‘Peter’ (James Cosmo) and his men to understand and break into the illegal underworld operations of the ‘Sivadoss’ (Joseph 'Joju' George) and his gang which is rising in power, taking control of the illegal weapons and gold business of London. The fundamental theme of “Suruli” is about a fight for what you can truly call home seen from the perspectives of three different characters.
Play trailer2:10
4 Videos
58 Photos
Dark ComedyActionCrimeDramaThriller

A nomadic gangster finds himself caught between good and evil in a fight for a place to call home. Starring Dhanush, Aishwarya Lekshmi and James Cosmo.A nomadic gangster finds himself caught between good and evil in a fight for a place to call home. Starring Dhanush, Aishwarya Lekshmi and James Cosmo.A nomadic gangster finds himself caught between good and evil in a fight for a place to call home. Starring Dhanush, Aishwarya Lekshmi and James Cosmo.

  • Director
    • Karthik Subbaraj
  • Writers
    • Nick Bain
    • K.N. Vijay Kumar
    • Karthik Subbaraj
  • Stars
    • Dhanush
    • James Cosmo
    • Aishwarya Lekshmi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Karthik Subbaraj
    • Writers
      • Nick Bain
      • K.N. Vijay Kumar
      • Karthik Subbaraj
    • Stars
      • Dhanush
      • James Cosmo
      • Aishwarya Lekshmi
    • 338User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos4

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:10
    Official Trailer
    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:17
    Teaser Trailer
    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:17
    Teaser Trailer
    Jagame Thandhiram (2021) Trailer
    Trailer 2:04
    Jagame Thandhiram (2021) Trailer
    Jagame Thandhiram - Motion Poster
    Clip 1:22
    Jagame Thandhiram - Motion Poster

    Photos58

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 53
    View Poster

    Top cast99+

    Edit
    Dhanush
    Dhanush
    • Suruli
    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • Peter Sprott
    Aishwarya Lekshmi
    Aishwarya Lekshmi
    • Attila
    Joju George
    Joju George
    • Sivadoss
    Kalaiyarasan
    Kalaiyarasan
    • Dheepan
    Vadivukkarasi
    Vadivukkarasi
    • Manimegalai (Suruli's Mother)
    Sharath Ravi
    • Vicky
    Deepak Paramesh
    • Dharani
    Ramachandran Durairaj
    • Ram
    Soundararaja
    Soundararaja
    • Paraman
    • (as Soundara Raja)
    Gajaraj
    Gajaraj
    • Murugesan
    Muthukumar
    • Rajan
    Ashwanth Ashokkumar
    • Theeran
    Sanchana Natarajan
    Sanchana Natarajan
    • Valli
    Decca Heggie
    • Peters gang
    Sathya Prema
    • Valli's Friend
    Baba Bhaskar
    • Theerthamalai
    Atul Sharma
    Atul Sharma
    • London Nightclub Businessman
    • Director
      • Karthik Subbaraj
    • Writers
      • Nick Bain
      • K.N. Vijay Kumar
      • Karthik Subbaraj
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews338

    5.812.8K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    5ashnasmam

    Even tho it was great in the technical side KS missed the deciding factor ;story and screenplay

    JagameThandiram

    Genre.. athellam ethuku

    Rating : (average)

    First of all the hangover of the movie makes me feel do I really need to write a review for this movie.

    🔥 The name of the movie itself is impressive very thoughtful.

    🔥 The message they are trying to convey 🔥 Cinematography: this is some next level stuff should be in the top 🔥 Music (was Searching bhujji song tho 😂 good it's not there) 🔥 Cast: Dhanush did a Dhanush, that Peter did a kollywood wellakaran perfectly, the best of all is that sivadas actor could have given more screen time he nailed it, surprisingly heroin also good (worst one puluthi kulandai)

    💤 Story and screenplay: the KS struggle continues from Petta, it felt like two different movies the 1stbhalf and the second half and the screenplay was boring af. Could feel that alot has been cutout but this still feels draggy. Couldn't complete it. The change in hero's nature is abdrubt too(will explain). Predictable continuety issue and etc .............

    Even tho it was great in the technical side KS missed the deciding factor ;story and screenplay.

    Waste of time.
    5santoshct

    Underwhelming

    Is Karthik subbaraj too over hyped? I realised after petta second half when the story beautifully built went down the drain. Again the same thing with jagame, only glimpses in the first half and second half totally gone down the drag. He does not know how to continue the premise and finish. Karthik you are really over hyped and j will stop expecting your movies to be good anymore.

    Dhanush and Aishwarya are the only saving grace. Liked cosmos.
    1drtsriram

    How not to make a movie

    It should be noted that the United Kingdom is one of the few countries that accept refugees from war-torn countries. It should be clear that no one can compel a country to accept refugees and grant them equal citizenship status. We should also understand that London is multicultural, and people from all countries live there in harmony. Acceptance in a foreign land is based on the immigrant's educational qualifications, skill set, and cultural integration. Now, let's talk about this film:

    The director appears to have never visited or lived in the United Kingdom, let alone 'East Ham,' which is predominantly Tamils, and it is clear how Mr. Karthik Subburaj is confused. It should also be noted that many Tamils (Srilakans) who live in the United Kingdom are wealthy and contribute to the country's welfare. This film portrays all Tamils in the UK as illegal immigrants seeking refugee status, which is untrue.

    The United Kingdom nor the United States were not involved in the Elam war, and we all know what happened. Let us not bring in the British invasion, the Mughal invasion, and so on.

    Let's look at the 'Bomb drop drop' scene in Srilanka: what were these Tamil people doing before and after the war? They were mostly farmers and unskilled laborers. After the destruction, they want to flock only to a wealthy western country instead of rebuilding and forming a strong government. This film normalizes illegal immigration (clandestine) and calls it racism if the UK does not accept them.

    Let us be clear: no country, not even India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia, wants unskilled immigrants. Period

    Mr. Karthik Subburaj needs to understand acquiring a gun in the United Kingdom is nearly impossible due to the strict laws. Even ISIS rehabs target unwitting bystanders with knives.

    One thing which is missing in this movie is 'POLICE' - 'COPS'

    Where are they? There are crimes and violence everywhere, but there isn't a single police officer or investigation. Mr. Karthik Subburaj must understand that London is one of the heaviest guarded cities in the world. There are CCTV cameras everywhere, and people are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    It is unthinkable for a guy wearing a veshti with frozen balls to go on a rampage in London. I'm sorry! Impossible.

    That character, 'Andrea,' an illegal immigrant, gets a job as a bar singer. Oh my goodness, Karthik Subburaj knows a thing about 'National Insurance number? And she gets bodyguards too ROFL

    When Suruli was shot, no cops arrived, but an ambulance took him to the hospital and discharged him with IV saline to rest at home. This will never happen, even in Silukuvarpatti. Where are the cops and the investigation?

    This film was made to appease the Sri Lankan Tamils, but it lacked logic and understanding of foreign policy. Acceptance in the West, I contend, can occur only if you are educated, skilled, and talented, not because your country is war-torn. PEACE.
    6rajoberoi

    Nice and Illogical which is typical of most commercial mass appeal Indian movies

    The movie is a mass appeal commercial movie so if you like watching those kind of movies it would be enjoyable. The beginning is a bit slow but sometime at the mid point the pace picks up.

    Do not watch the movie expecting much logic or a moral appeal. It's one of the movies which justify one criminal as morally superior over the other.

    Another thing good about the movie is the styling which really stands out.

    The movie is a decent entertainer with a subtle message of anti-racism within the India.

    It will not really appeal to people at an international level, if that was the purpose. It still seems to cater to the local Indian audience.
    5prpr123

    Lost hope...

    What were you thinking? Lost hope in Tamil cinema, the script writers and actors all in one movie...had great expectations, but yet another formulaic movie. Going back to watching good Malayalam movies with solid scripts...

    More like this

    Maari 2
    5.7
    Maari 2
    Maari
    6.4
    Maari
    Kodi
    6.7
    Kodi
    Velaiilla Pattadhari 2
    5.4
    Velaiilla Pattadhari 2
    Mahaan
    7.7
    Mahaan
    Naane Varuvean
    6.1
    Naane Varuvean
    Enai Noki Paayum Thota
    5.5
    Enai Noki Paayum Thota
    Power Paandi
    7.4
    Power Paandi
    Karnan
    8.0
    Karnan
    Anegan
    6.7
    Anegan
    Thanga Magan
    6.0
    Thanga Magan
    Velaiyilla Pattathari
    7.9
    Velaiyilla Pattathari

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The makers unsuccessfully approached famous Hollywood actors Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino for doing a key role in the film. Later actor James Cosmo was signed on to play the concerned role.
    • Soundtracks
      Rakita Rakita Rakita
      Music by Santhosh Narayanan

      Lyrics by Vivek

      Performed by Dhanush, Santhosh Narayanan and Dhee

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ

    • How long is Jagame Thandhiram?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • June 18, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Official Motion Poster
      • Official Netflix
    • Languages
      • Tamil
      • Telugu
    • Also known as
      • Thế giới trắng đen
    • Filming locations
      • Leicester Square, Soho, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK(location)
    • Production companies
      • Reliance Entertainment
      • Y Not Studios
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • £7,995,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      2 hours 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    James Cosmo, Dhanush, Kalaiyarasan, Joju George, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in Jagame Thandhiram (2021)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Jagame Thandhiram (2021) officially released in Japan in Japanese?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.