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Thunivu

  • 2023
  • 2h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
30K
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Ajith Kumar in Thunivu (2023)
A mysterious mastermind - Daredevil and his team forms a plan and commits bank heist to find the corporate looted people's money.
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A major bank heist takes an unnerving turn when a mysterious interloper known only as Dark Devil begins to hijack the operation.A major bank heist takes an unnerving turn when a mysterious interloper known only as Dark Devil begins to hijack the operation.A major bank heist takes an unnerving turn when a mysterious interloper known only as Dark Devil begins to hijack the operation.

  • Director
    • H. Vinoth
  • Writer
    • H. Vinoth
  • Stars
    • Ajith Kumar
    • Manju Warrier
    • Samuthirakani
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • H. Vinoth
    • Writer
      • H. Vinoth
    • Stars
      • Ajith Kumar
      • Manju Warrier
      • Samuthirakani
    • 160User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar
    Manju Warrier
    Manju Warrier
    • Kanmani
    Samuthirakani
    Samuthirakani
    • Dayalan
    John Kokken
    John Kokken
    • Krish
    Mahanadhi Shankar
    • Antony
    Prem Kumar
    Prem Kumar
    • Prem
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    • Muthzhagan
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    Pavani Reddy
    • Achchu
    Cibi Bhuvana Chandran
    • Ravi
    A.L. Azhagappan
    • Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
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    • Director
      • H. Vinoth
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      • H. Vinoth
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    8aviator-56094

    Packaged well but elements are rapidly cinematic.

    A total treat for Ajith fans and neutral fans of commercial cinema.

    AK has the charisma and swag nature of the character to a tee. Apart from a couple of choreo pieces in fights, most action scenes are just explosives, be it from guns or bigger guns.

    Manju is a badass like AK , brought her coolness to the game. Comical characters sheds light on fraud journalism just as Vinoth goes on to unravel the dark side of banking. Sure certain moments of revealing "who's who" could have been served at a slower pace in the midst of the frantic heist tussle. A fun joy ride, mass cinema can be done right.
    7kamesh-73140

    Movie for 1st Half

    I guess this is the first time we didn't see any notable theme for AK by Gibran in the movies he had worked with the star. Extremely disappointed with the BGM..

    Yes, the stunts were fantabulous & cinematography was brilliant, but that alone not sufficient for entertainment.

    Editing could have been better.. most hyped 360 degree shot was took few seconds to relaiseI, was kept in between the sequence..

    Unwanted flashback. Especially Dharshan portion.

    Still can't believe the fact that the same director who made this movie had taken Sathurangavettai, Theeran.

    Overall the 1st is a visual treat for ak Fans

    2nd Half could have been better..
    7vibhus-17780

    Racy

    Back bone of the movie was well written story and racy screenplay . First half was totally intriguing right from the movie started . H. Vinoth delivered a good social message in sensible way Gibran songs and bgm were good , well contributed to the movie . Ajith Kumar presence and his character great . Opening action sequence and post interval action sequence were well choreographed .

    Cons - Making was bit average . Technical wise cinematography was okayish and below average editing . Second half had few lags , especially flashback sequence were speed breaker . Climax was totally over the top and clumsy .

    Verdict - Overall except few flaws , a well written commercial action thriller with good social message to watch .

    ( Hari kinda making were both positive and negative to the movie )
    8zsyedismail

    AK's Swag

    Perfect Content Action Packed.. #HVinoth Made his Mass writting with Many Great Dialogues to People... #AK's one of the best performance #Gibran's music is good

    Its an all in all AK madness. His swag, his way of firing with the guns, his evil calculative smile , his anger, AK was being untied and gave the complete freedom by the director to do what he wants. That was the feeling post watching his performance.

    1st half as director claimed its for Thala fan, I will say that its for all those who love mass & 1st half was awesome.

    2nd half it was a mixture. As H. Vinoth in his Galatta Plus interview stated that he stress on giving information on a specific subject through his interview & that what we could see in 2nd half. The financial scams, the bank issues etc blended with the cinematic ingredients, movie throws out to be a watchable flick.

    Overall Thunivu is a mass entertainer backed by a relevant message..

    SIXER 🔥
    7saikrishnan_krrish

    Mastered commercial knowledge but failed in physics

    Positives: 1. AJITH: Ajith sir's screen presence and his body language really hold the movie until the end.

    2. Engaging first half and the interval block: Movie started off well and the gripping nature in first half never made us feel that there is any lack in logic despite some illogical sequences.

    3. All actors did justice to their roles. Special mentions: Samuthirakani, Mohana Sundaram, Manju Warrier and Mahanathi Shankar.

    4. Subject chosen by the movie and the message: Various scams involved in banking and stock market (can't reveal much as it becomes spoiler) researched well and must be known by everyone. The message given by this movie has been delivered well and special kudos to H Vinoth for executing the same.

    5. Comical tone of thala Ajith throughout the film: The serious subject has been dealt comically throughout the movie in order to reach the audience commercially and succeeded in the effort.

    6. Some twists and turns: I don't want to spoil your experience. Watch it and find it yourself.

    Negatives: 1. Some portions in second half: As the second half deals with the motive for engaging in heist, motive felt little unconnected in my opinion. But still it's just my opinion, maybe it would be good for others.

    3. RIP logic and physics: As I said earlier in positive, first half didn't feel illogical because of the engaging tone even though some scenes are illogical. Even though second half has some entertaining and informative sequences , many scenes are illogical. We sense such illogical scenes, as cinematic liberty have been taken and the limits have been crossed especially in the climax sequence.

    4. VFX and editing issues. But not hampering the the screenplay of the movie.

    Overall, a decent watch which must be watched by everyone for its message.

    My rating: 6.5/10.

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    • Alternate versions
      The UK release was cut, the distributor chose to make cuts to scenes of strong violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
    • Connections
      Features Baghdad Thirudan (1960)
    • Soundtracks
      Chilla Chilla (Tamil)
      Music by Ghibran

      Lyrics by Vaishag

      Performed by Anirudh Ravichander, Vaishag, Ghibran

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 2023 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Temerario
    • Filming locations
      • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    • Production companies
      • Bayview Projects
      • Zee Studios
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    • Budget
      • ₹180 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,510,268
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 26m(146 min)
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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