Thamizhan

Thamizhan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMajith
Screenplay byS. A. Chandrasekhar
Story byMajith
Produced byG. Venkateswaran
StarringVijay
Priyanka Chopra
CinematographyN. K. Ekambaram
Edited byV. T. Vijayan
Music byD. Imman
Production
company
Release date
  • 12 April 2002 (2002-04-12)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget4 crore
Box office12 crore[1]

Thamizhan is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language courtroom drama film directed by debutant Majith and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Vijay and debutant Priyanka Chopra. This is Chopra's debut, first and only Tamil film up to date.[2] Revathi, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Vivek also play pivotal roles in the film, while the film's score and soundtrack were composed by D. Imman.[3] The story involves solving several corruption cases by a lawyer named Surya in the process fighting against a criminal boss and finally making Indian law basics available as a free book to common people.

Thamizhan released on 12 April 2002. It received mixed reviews but was a commercial hit and it completed 100 days at the box office.[4][5][6]

Plot

Surya is a happy-go-lucky guy and often gets involved in petty fights. He falls in love with Priya. His sister's lawyer husband Sakthivel advises him to work under senior lawyer Lakshminarayanan. He becomes an upright lawyer who values and tries to redress things the legally. Sakthivel is killed in the process of upholding justice by a corrupt bigwig GK.

He takes up a mission to make the layman understand his legal rights and learn the Indian law basics. So, Surya is seen as a hero by the Indian people. GK's dairy factory gets sealed by Surya for violating food safety norms. Surya's sister Jaya also meets a pitiful end at the hands of GK's goons, but Surya refuses to give up. GK's goons start a riot in a village and put the blame on Surya. Surya is arrested and beaten up by the corrupt cops, and retaliates in return. Surya is summoned at the court and fights up legally, suggesting several reforms in the judicial system of India. After Surya gets released, GK attempts to shoot him but gets thrashed by the people. Surya tells GK to reform before he gets punished. For his service, Surya is honoured by the President of India. Finally, it is shown that Surya's dream had come true.

Cast

Production

In 2001, producer G. Venkateswaran signed on Thirupathisamy to direct Vijay in an action film titled Velan. The film, a remake of the director's Telugu film Azad, saw Priyanka Chopra, winner of the beauty pageant Miss World 2000, being brought in by Venkateswaren to make her debut and play the lead female role.[2] However, before production began, Thirupathisamy died in an accident and Venkateswaren duly decided to give debutant Majith a chance to direct a film with the same cast.[8] To prepare for her role in the film, Priyanka watched Tamil films and tried to pick up a Tamil accent.[9][10]

Gautami was initially selected to play Vijay's sister in the film, but was later replaced by Revathi.[11] Vivek was signed on to film comedy scenes for a sum of 15 lakh.[12] A new technical team of music director 18-year-old Imman, who had scored for serials earlier, and cinematographer Ekambaram, who had apprenticed with Jeeva, were also selected. Furthermore, the sets were designed by Sabu Cyril, dance choreography was by Raju Sundaram, and stunts were arranged by Super Subbarayan.[13][14]

A scene for the film featured the producer and lyricist Vairamuthu making guest appearances as themselves during a book launch event.[15] The patriotic nature of the film led to a postal stamp being released with Vijay's face on it.[16] The similarities of title and release date between Thamizhan and the Prashanth-starrer Thamizh created confusion, with the producers of both films unable to accommodate any changes.[17]

Soundtrack

Thamizhan
Soundtrack album by
Released2002
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelStar Music
D. Imman chronology
Thamizhan
(2002)
Sena
(2003)

The soundtrack of the film was composed by D. Imman, who made his debut at 19 years old.[18] Priyanka Chopra sang a song in the film, with Vijay recommending her after he had heard her humming to a tune.[19]

Track-list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Hot Party"VaaliTippu, Mathangi04:38
2."Lala Law Mudichom"VairamuthuShankar Mahadevan, Lavanya05:09
3."Mattu Mattu"VairamuthuD. Imman, Anuradha Sriram05:03
4."Tamizha Tamizha"VairamuthuKarthik04:43
5."Ullathai Killathe"VairamuthuVijay, Priyanka Chopra05:04
Total length:24:37

Release and reception

The film was released on 12 April 2002.[20][21] Made on a high budget of 5 crore, Thamizhan was sold for 11.5 crore[22] to distributors.

The film was later dubbed in Telugu as Dammunte Kasko (2013).[23]

Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu praised Vijay's image change and claimed he acts out a "creditable portrayal", while adding that "dialogue is a strong point of the film". She further added "debutante Priyanka Chopra has precious little to do" and that Revathi's role was of a clichéd elder sister.[24] Cinesouth wrote "Director Majid's bold attempt to make a film on this subject deserves standing ovation. Vijay's pavers are better utilized in stories like these than in helping 'unexpected' loves. This would probably make the theatres as well as the Justice departments to sit up & notice".[25] In comparison, a reviewer from Bizhat.com stated that "the message conveyed leaves you exhausted and stressed", giving the film an average review.[26] Ananda Vikatan rated the film 40 out of 100.[27]

Controversy

A case was filed in the Madras High Court to ban the film as they felt certain acts of Vijay's character portrayed lawyers in poor light.[28]

References

  1. ^ Focus, Filmy (8 September 2022). "2002-யில் விஜய் – பிரியங்கா சோப்ரா நடிப்பில் வெளியான 'தமிழன்'… இப்படத்தின் மொத்த வசூல் எவ்ளோ தெரியுமா?". Filmy Focus. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "From beauty pageant to celluloid". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  3. ^ "rediff.com, Movies: The Rediff review: Thamizhan". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Thamizhan a commercial hit". Filmy Focus. 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  5. ^ "The Rediff: Thamizhan superhit at the box office". Rediff.com. 26 April 2002. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  6. ^ "'Thamizhan' superhit movie at the box office- 2002". The Times of India. 17 June 2020. Archived from the original on 16 February 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  7. ^ "விஜய், விவேக், தாடி பாலாஜி காமெடி வீடியோ | தமிழன் Movie Comedy Video | RjsCinemas". Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  8. ^ "rediff.com, Movies: Priyanka Chopra heads South". rediff.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  9. ^ "Tamil Movie Cafe". tmcafe.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Tamil Movie Cafe". tmcafe.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  11. ^ "ARTS & CULTURE". tamilguardian.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  12. ^ "Should Rajini be fined Rs". itgo.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  13. ^ "Tamil movies for the New year". itgo.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  14. ^ "Chennai-The Heritage Capital". indiaprofile.com. Archived from the original on 28 November 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  15. ^ "Going places, literally". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003.
  16. ^ "rediff.com, Movies: Vasundhara's no glam doll". rediff.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  17. ^ "rediff.com: Movies: An interview with Prasanth". rediff.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  18. ^ "Five composers for GV's film". The Hindu. 4 July 2003. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003.
  19. ^ "She's getting vocal". India Today. Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  20. ^ "Ushering in the new year". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003.
  21. ^ "Awaiting superhits". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003.
  22. ^ "Vijay". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 July 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  23. ^ "Tamizhan dubbed in Telugu". The Times of India. 16 July 2013. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  24. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (19 April 2002). "Thamizhan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 February 2003.
  25. ^ "Thamizhan". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 1 October 2002. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  26. ^ "Tamizhan". BizHat.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  27. ^ சார்லஸ், தேவன் (22 June 2021). "பீஸ்ட் : 'நாளைய தீர்ப்பு' டு 'மாஸ்டர்'... விஜய்க்கு விகடனின் மார்க்கும், விமர்சனமும் என்ன? #Beast". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  28. ^ "India info: Tamil: more news". India Info. Archived from the original on 8 October 2002. Retrieved 17 November 2023.

Read other articles:

Stasiun Kai-Ōizumi甲斐大泉駅Stasiun Kai-Ōizumi, Juli 2015Lokasi8241 Nishiide, Ōizumi-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi-ken 409-1501 JepangKoordinat35°53′46″N 138°24′35″E / 35.8962°N 138.4096°E / 35.8962; 138.4096Ketinggian1,158 meterPengelola JR EastJalur■ Jalur KoumiLetak dari pangkal12.2 km dari KobuchizawaJumlah peron2 peron sisiInformasi lainStatusStaf (Midori no Madoguchi)Situs webSitus web resmiSejarahDibuka29 Juli 1933PenumpangFY201574 harian...

 

Daftar kota di Australia menurut jumlah penduduk berisi tiga jumlah penduduk yang berbeda yang diberikan untuk kota-kota di Australia, dan memberikan peringkat untuk masing-masing kota. Ibu kota, Statistical Division dan Statistical District menurut jumlah penduduk Statistical Division (SD) ditetapkan oleh Australian Bureau of Statistics sebagai daerah di bawah pengaruh bersatu dari satu kota besar atau lebih. Setiap ibu kota membentuk Statistical Division sendiri, dan di Australia populasi S...

 

  هذه المقالة عن محمية الدبابية في مصر. لمعانٍ أخرى، طالع الدبابية. محمية الدبابية أعلنت محمية طبيعية في عام 2007 ،حيث تعد من أندر المناطق محليا وعالميا، تقع جنوب الأقصر وبالقرب من مدينة إسنا، تبلغ مساحتها حوالي 1 كم مربع، نظرا لاكتمالها من ناحية التتابع الجيولوجي بين عصر

 

هذه المقالة يتيمة إذ تصل إليها مقالات أخرى قليلة جدًا. فضلًا، ساعد بإضافة وصلة إليها في مقالات متعلقة بها. (مارس 2019) شيرمان مايلز   معلومات شخصية الميلاد 5 ديسمبر 1882  واشنطن  الوفاة 7 أكتوبر 1966 (83 سنة)   بوسطن  مكان الدفن مقبرة أرلينغتون الوطنية[1]  الإقامة ما�...

 

Banners representing the Islanders' four Stanley Cup victories. The New York Islanders are an American ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. Since their inaugural season in 1972, the team has played home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (1972–2015, 2018–2021), Barclays Center (2015–2020) and currently play at UBS Arena (since 2021).[1] In forty-nine completed seasons, the ...

 

Questa voce sull'argomento politici italiani è solo un abbozzo. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. Segui i suggerimenti del progetto di riferimento. Guglielmo Gribaldi Moffa di Lisio Ministro senza portafoglio del Regno di SardegnaDurata mandato27 luglio 1848 –15 agosto 1848 Deputato del Regno di SardegnaLegislaturaI, III, IV, V, VI CollegioBra Sito istituzionale Vicepresidente della Camera del Regno di SardegnaDurata man...

 

Hary SudwijantoKakorbinmas Baharkam Polri ke-5PetahanaMulai menjabat 14 Oktober 2022PendahuluSuwondo Nainggolan Informasi pribadiLahir12 Agustus 1967 (umur 56)IndonesiaAlma materAkademi Kepolisian (1990)Karier militerPihak IndonesiaDinas/cabang Kepolisian Negara Republik IndonesiaMasa dinas1990—sekarangPangkat Inspektur Jenderal PolisiSatuanBAHARKAM POLRISunting kotak info • L • B Irjen. Pol. Hary Sudwijanto, S.IK., M.Si. (lahir Agustus 1967) adalah seor...

 

?МіктофовіЧас існування: Олігоцен — наш час Myctophum punctatum Біологічна класифікація Домен: Ядерні (Eukaryota) Царство: Тварини (Animalia) Тип: Хордові (Chordata) Підтип: Черепні (Craniata) Надклас: Щелепні (Gnathostomata) Клас: Променепері (Actinopterygii) Підклас: Новопері (Neopterygii) Інфраклас:

 

فرصة مقتنصة، فرصة ضائعة، نقش تيودور جالي، عام 1605 الانتهازية هي السياسة والممارسة الواعية للاستفادة الأنانية من الظروف - مع الاهتمام الضئيل بالمبادئ أو العواقب التي ستعود على الآخرين. وأفعال الشخص الانتهازي هي أفعال نفعية تحركها بشكل أساسي دوافع المصلحة الشخصية. وينطبق الم

 

يفتقر محتوى هذه المقالة إلى الاستشهاد بمصادر. فضلاً، ساهم في تطوير هذه المقالة من خلال إضافة مصادر موثوق بها. أي معلومات غير موثقة يمكن التشكيك بها وإزالتها. (ديسمبر 2018) بطولة أوروبا لكرة الماء 1987 البطولة بطولة أوروبا لكرة الماء رقم الموسم الـ 18 التاريخ 1987 المكان ستراسبورغ،...

 

US college athletic conference Northeast-10 ConferenceAssociationNCAAFounded1980CommissionerJulie RuppertSports fielded 24 men's: 12 women's: 12 DivisionDivision IINo. of teams12 (11 in 2024)HeadquartersMansfield, MassachusettsRegionNortheastern United StatesOfficial websitewww.northeast10.orgLocations The Northeast-10 Conference (NE-10) is a college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level. Member institutions are locate...

 

Cet article est une ébauche concernant l’Arabie saoudite et la Guinée. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. Ambassade de Guinée en Arabie saoudite Guinée Arabie saoudite Lieu Ambassade de Guinée, ابن زهر, Hayy as Sifarat (Embassy Quarter), `Irqah 11321, Arabie saoudite Riyad Coordonnées 24° 41′ 02″ nord, 46° 37′ 55″ est Chargé des affaires Naby Din...

 

Untuk kegunaan lain, lihat Merkurius (disambiguasi). Merkurius Gambar warna semu Merkurius oleh MESSENGERPenamaanNama alternatifUtarid (عطارد)Kata sifat bahasa InggrisMerkurian, Merkurial[1]Ciri-ciri orbit[4]Epos J2000Aphelion69.816.900 km0,466 697 SAPerihelion46.001.200 km0,307 499 SASumbu semimayor57.909.100 km0,387 098 SAEksentrisitas0,205 630[2]Periode orbit87,969 1 hari(0,240 846 tahun)Periode sinodis115,88 d[2]...

 

У этого топонима есть и другие значения, см. Манила (значения). ГородМанилатагальск. Maynila Флаг Герб 14°35′ с. ш. 121°00′ в. д.HGЯO Страна  Филиппины Глава Франсиско «Иско» Морено Домагосо История и география Основан 1574 Первое упоминание 1574 Прежние названия Линисин, �...

 

Indian playback singer Mame KhanBornJaisalmer, Rajasthan, IndiaOriginRajasthan, IndiaGenres Folk Sufi Bollywood Occupation(s)SingerInstrument(s)VocalYears active1999–present[1]LabelsT-Series, Saregama, Sony Music Entertainment IndiaWebsitewww.mamekhan.comMusical artist Mame Khan is an Indian playback and folk singer from Rajasthan, India.[2][3][4][5] He has been playback singer for numerous Hindi films such as Luck By Chance (2009), I Am (2010), No On...

 

У Вікіпедії є статті про інші значення цього терміна: 1-ша дивізія. 1-ша бронетанкова дивізія США1st Armored Division (United States) Нарукавний шеврон дивізіїНа службі 16 січня 1932 —25 квітня 1946 7 березня 1951  — по т. ч.Країна  СШАНалежність Збройні сили СШАВид армія СШАРоль танкові...

 

Bilateral relationsEl Salvador–France relations El Salvador France El Salvador–France relations are the current and historical relations between the Republic of El Salvador and the French Republic. Both nations are members of the United Nations. History In 1841, El Salvador obtained its independence after the dissolution of the Federal Republic of Central America. On 2 January 1858, El Salvador and France established diplomatic relations with the signing of a Treaty of Friendship, Commerc...

 

Este artículo o sección necesita referencias que aparezcan en una publicación acreditada.Este aviso fue puesto el 19 de mayo de 2020. Luz y color, óleo de Joseph Mallord William Turner, inspirado en la teoría del color de Goethe. La psicología del color es un campo de estudio que está dirigido a analizar el efecto del color en las percepciones de la conducta humana. Desde el punto de vista estrictamente médico, todavía es una ciencia inmadura en la corriente principal de la psicolog�...

 

Tool used to measure dimensions of an object For other uses, see Caliper (disambiguation). A vernier caliper clamping on an object Caliper(s) or calliper(s) are an instrument used to measure the dimensions of an object; namely, the diameter or depth of a hole. The word “Caliper” comes from latin roots meaning precise pincer. The least count of vernier caliper is 0.1 mm.[1][2][3] Many types of calipers permit reading out a measurement on a ruled scale, a dial, ...

 

2015 film directed by Rick Alverson EntertainmentFilm poster for EntertainmentDirected byRick AlversonWritten by Rick Alverson Gregg Turkington Tim Heidecker Produced by Ryan Zacarias Ryan Lough George Rush Brooke Bernard Rick Alverson Patrick Hibler Alex Lipschultz[1] Starring Gregg Turkington John C. Reilly Tye Sheridan Amy Seimetz Lotte Verbeek Michael Cera CinematographyLorenzo Hagerman[1]Edited by Michael Taylor Rick Alverson[1] Music byRobert Donne[1]Prod...