Thappu Thanda

Thappu Thanda (English: Wrong Deed) is a 2017 Tamil comedy thriller film written and directed by debutant Srikantan and produced by SathyaMurthi for Clapboard Production. The film features Sathyamurthi and Shwetha Gai in the lead roles, while Mime Gopi, John Vijay, Aathma Patrick and Ajay Ghosh appear in prominent roles. The story revolves around a politician who transfers a huge amount of money to bribe public for votes and a group of small time robbers who plan to loot that money. The film was released across Tamil Nadu on 8 September 2017.

Thappu Thanda
TamilThappu Thanda
Directed bySrikantan
Produced bySathyamurthi
Written bySrikantan
Screenplay bySrikantan
StarringSathyamurthi
Swetha Gai
Mime Gopi
John Vijay
Music byNaren Balakumar
CinematographyA. Vinod Bharathi
Edited byRaja Sethupathy
Production
company
Distributed byClap Board Production
Release date
8 September 2017
Running time
109 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

Production

The film's director Srikantan was a graduate of Balu Mahendra's film institute "Cinema Pattarai".[1][2] The film took a year to script and was then shot entirely across Chennai. A further romantic song was shot in the hills of Wagoman, Kerala.[3][4] The shoot finished with the song "Dooplika Domaari", which featured 40 stunt artists.[5] The film's producer V.SathyaMurthi was cast as the film's lead actor, while an ensemble cast of supporting actors including John Vijay, Mime Gopi and Ajay Ghosh of Visaranai (2016), were also included in the project. Actress Swetha Gai, who had previously appeared in small roles in A. L. Vijay's Idhu Enna Maayam (2015) and Anirudh Ravichander's "Avalukkena" video, was cast in the leading female role.[6] Prior to the release of the film, Srikantan compared Thappu Thanda to the Kamal Haasan-starrer Mumbai Xpress (2005) and Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) stating you find the characters are doing something serious on screen but their actions make audiences laugh.[7]

Music
Thappu Thanda
Soundtrack album by
Naren Balakumar
Released2017
Recorded15 April 2017
LanguageTamil
LabelTrend Music

The film's music was composed by Naren Balakumar and the album released on 15 April 2017, featuring five songs and a theme track.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Thiruttu Pasanga"Naren Balakumaran, Hyde KartyHariharasudhan, Hyde Karty, Naren Balakumar2:46
2."Mughaye Ven Mughaye"Uma DeviAbhay Jodhpurkar, Chinmayi5:26
3."Duplica Domari"Mani AmuthavanGaana Vinoth4:04
4."Mughaye Ven Mughaye (Reprise)"Uma DeviChinmayi4:18
5."Thadak Thadak"Uma DeviAlphons Joseph4:15
6."Theme of Hunter"——2:29

Release

The film was released on 8 September 2017, earning positive reviews. A critic from The Times of India wrote "Thappu Thanda is solidly-made for a debut film, and Srikantan narrates his story with confidence" but "what the film lacks is chutzpah in the filmmaking to dazzle us".[8] Likewise, a critic from The New Indian Express wrote "a thrilling second half saves a dour first" adding "lovely attention to intricate details in the latter half left me wondering if the film’s two halves were made by two different people".[9]

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References
  1. "Balu mahendra's disciple directs Thappu Thanda". behindwoods.com. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  2. ""For the first time we have advocated a University for Robbers…." Says 'Thappu Thanda' Director Srikantan - www.mykollywood.com". www.mykollywood.com. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  3. "Thappu... will speak about cash for votes". deccanchronicle.com. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  4. "Thappu Thanda to be on the lines of Mumbai Express". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  5. "Balu Mahendra's words and 40 stunts with 'Thappu Thanda'". top10cinema.com. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  6. "From ramp to silver screen". deccanchronicle.com. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  7. "Characters from Kamal Haasan's Mumbai Express inspiration for Thappu Thanda: Director". hindustantimes.com. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  8. "Thappu Thanda Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  9. "Thappu Thanda review: A thrilling second half saves a dour first". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
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