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Thadaiyara Thaakka
Thadaiyara Thaakka (transl. Breaking all
Barriers) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language action Thadaiyara Thaakka
thriller film[2] written and directed by Magizh
Thirumeni. The film stars Arun Vijay and Mamta
Mohandas, with Rakul Preet Singh, Maha Gandhi
and Vamsi Krishna in supporting roles. The title is
derived from the devotional song Kanda Shasti
Kavasam. It was remade in Kannada in 2022 as
Raana.

Thadaiyara Thaakka was released theatrically on 1

June 2012, and received positive critical reviews but
underperformed at the box office, which Magizh
attributed to the low-key promotions and publicity.
The film slowly gained praise from viewers after the
end of its theatrical run. During an interview for
Yennai Arindhaal (2015), Arun called it as the best Theatrical release poster
film in his career to that point.[3]
Directed by Magizh Thirumeni
Written by Magizh Thirumeni

Plot Produced by N. S. Mohan

Susil Mohan
Selva is a self-built man who owns a small travel M. Hemanth
agency in Chennai, and works hard to achieve Starring Arun Vijay
something in life. He is all set to marry his lover Mamta Mohandas
Priya. The city is under the grip of dreaded loan Cinematography M. Sukumar
shark brothers Maha and Kumar who would go to
Edited by Praveen K. L.
any extent to wield their clout in the city. During a
N. B. Srikanth
rainy night, Selva comes across a drunk Maha, and
within minutes, Maha is killed in mysterious Music by Thaman S
circumstances. The blame falls on Selva. Kumar and Production Feather Touch
his men want to bump off Selva. A perplexed Selva company Entertainment
runs for cover. He sets out to find the real killer. Release date 1 June 2012

In the past, Maha had abducted Gayathri Running time 129 minutes[1]
Ramakrishnan, the only daughter of a wealthy Delhi- Country India
based businessman and has been using her solely as Language Tamil
his personal slave for 9 months, revolting on the
thought that even the richest and most powerful men

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in the country cannot touch her. One rainy night, Gayathri escapes captivity and comes across the
intoxicated Maha sitting on the road. She uses the chance to exact vengeance and kills him. Her
helper at home discreetly (but unintentionally) places the murder weapon in Selva's car, so Selva is
framed.

In the present, Selva's two friends are taken captive. One of them is killed off brutally by Kumar
and the other is set to be killed if Selva does not surrender to Kumar that night. Selva's travel
agency is also destroyed by Kumar's men, and Priya's family escapes the city to save themselves.
With his entire life turned around by a crime he did not commit, Selva takes a new avatar as he
decides to wage a bloody war with the gangsters where he kills Kumar and the 8 members of his
gang. To dispose of the bodies, he uses a meat grinder overnight and feeds the flesh to the pigs.
Though Selva and Priya take care of Gayathri, she discovers that she is pregnant with Maha's child.
At the same time, Selva and Priya learns of Gayathri's origins from the TV news. But Gayathri
commits suicide.

Cast
Arun Vijay as Selva
Mamta Mohandas as Priya
Rakul Preet Singh as Gayathri Ramakrishnan
Maha Gandhi as Maha
Vamsi Krishna as Kumar
Aruldoss as Karikkadai Sekar
Murugadoss as Velu
Kaali Venkat as Alphonse
M. G. Lohanathan as Senthil
Aarthi as Priya's friend
C. K. Jeeva as Priya's father
Rintu Roy as Priya's mother
Sneha as Priya's sister
Ramya as Ramya
Arputhan Vijay as Abhishek
Debi Dutta in a special appearance in song "Naan Poonthamalli" (uncredited)

Production

Development
Magizh Thirumeni conceived the idea for Thadaiyara Thaakka when he was bedridden with viral
fever and took seven years to develop the story and characters.[4] The title, derived from a line from
the devotional song Kanda Shasti Kavasam, was initially suggested by Magizh to the director
Gautham Vasudev Menon for the film which was later titled Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006).[5] M.

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Sukumar was hired as the cinematographer of Thadaiyara Thaakka, while Praveen K. L. and N. B.
Srikanth jointly edited the film. Anal Arasu was hired as the action choreographer.[4]

Casting
Magizh wanted an actor apt for this kind of action film; a protagonist with the boy next door looks
and demeanor. Arun Vijay was chosen for the role after being introduced to Magizh by a mutual
friend.[4] Bollywood actress Prachi Desai was first chosen as the lead female role, signing her first
Tamil project,[6] with sources claiming that she was paid ₹15 million (equivalent to ₹28 million or
US$330,000 in 2023) as remuneration.[7] Despite having signed up, Desai failed to turn up for
shooting, delaying the filming, and was removed from the project.[8] Malayali singer-actress
Mamta Mohandas replaced her, making Thadaiyara Thaakka her third Tamil film.[9] Prior to
Mamta's entry, Kannada film actress Nidhi Subbaiah reportedly was considered as Desai's
replacement.[10] Rakul Preet Singh, Femina Miss India 2011 contestant, who previously had
starred in a Kannada film, was selected for another pivotal female role.[11] Thirumeni introduced
Telugu actor Vamsi Krishna and debutante Maha Gandhi as the antagonists.[4]

Filming
Some scenes of the film were shot at Border Thottam, at night.[12] Arun Vijay stated that the film
was primarily shot in night at second half.[13] The team chose Mumbai based model Debi Dutta for
the kuthu number "Poondhamalli Dhaan". The track was canned in TR Gardens in an enormous
set resembling the famous Zam Bazaar at nights on a grand scale with 50 dancers and 150 junior
artists. It was choreographed by Noble Master.[14][15] Arun Vijay had developed a six-pack for this
film.[16] Rain had delayed the schedule and pushed back the release.[17]

The crew shot the climax at the Binny Mills for nine days. A factory set was erected with 15 feet
fenced compound worth ₹4.5 million (equivalent to ₹8.5 million or US$100,000 in 2023). Art
director Mohana Mahendran tried to find a live location, but since he was not satisfied, the team
erected a set of an old abandoned factory with machinery. In a scene featuring Arun Vijay, Vamsi
and his gang was shot there. Anal Arasu composed a lengthy shot that was canned with four
cameras. During the take, Vamsi had to swing a huge iron bar against Arun Vijay in the end, where
Arun has to miss it and jump. However, the iron bar slipped from Vamsi's hand and hit Arun's
shoulder. Shoot was wrapped with few shots remaining.[18]

Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Thaman S. Arun Vijay had sung few lines for a folk-song with L. R.
Eswari.[15] The audio was launched in early October 2013. Mamta Mohandas and Rakul Preet
Singh were notably absent from the event.[19] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote: "Short, tuneful
soundtrack by Thaman who gets the melodies right and the sole kuthu wrong".[20]

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Song Singers Lyrics

"Kelaamale" Aalap Raju, Rita

"Kelaamale" (Unplugged) Thaman S, Rita Madhan Karky

"Kaalangal" Chinmayi, Javed Ali

"Naan Poonthamalli" L. R. Eswari, Solar Sai, Arun Vijay Vaali

"Theme Music" (Instrumental) - -

Release and reception

Thadaiyara Thaakka was released theatrically on 1 June 2012.[21] Sidharth Varma of The Times of
India gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Thadaiyara Thaakka at most times is grey and
there is always a sense of anticipation as to what would happen next."[22] The film was also
reviewed by Ananda Vikatan,[23] and Kungumam.[24] Despite receiving mostly positive reviews,
the film underperformed at the box office, which Magizh attributed to the low-key promotions and
publicity.[5] The film slowly gained praise from viewers after the end of its theatrical run.[25]

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External links
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