Thugs (film)
Thugs is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Brinda and starring Hridhu Haroon, Simha, Munishkanth and R. K. Suresh & in the lead roles. It was released on 24 February 2023.
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Directed by | Brinda |
Produced by | Riya Shibu |
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Cinematography | Priyesh Gurusamy |
Edited by | Praveen Antony |
Music by | Sam C. S. |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Hridhu Haroon as Sethu
- Simha as Durai
- Munishkanth as Marudhu
- R. K. Suresh as Doss
- Anaswara Rajan
- Appani Sarath
- P. L. Thenappan as Annachi
- Ramya Shekar
Production
Hridhu Haroon, the son of producer Shibu Thameens, made his feature film debut through the project.[1] A remake of the Malayalam film Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil (2018), the film's story was revealed to be based on a few gangsters from Kanyakumari, and was shot in Nagarkoil and Kochi in a single schedule.[2][3] The film was dubbed into Telugu as Konaseema Thugs.[4]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Sam C. S.[5]
- Amman - Sam C. S.
- Ey Azhagiye - Kapil Kapilan, Chinmayi Sripaada
Reception
The film was released on 24 February 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from Times of India noted it was "a well-made prison-break drama that engages you in parts".[6] A reviewer from Cinema Express wrote it was "a fairly engaging retelling with invested performances".[7].Dinamalar gave 2.5 rating out of 5.[8] Hindu Tamil Thisai critic wrote that " Another feature that compensates for the pace of the screenplay is Praveen Anthony's cinematography".[9]
References
- "Thugs actor Hridhu Haroon says, 'Brinda Master was an amazing director' I Exclusive". India Today.
- "Brinda Master wraps up shoot for her second Tamil directorial 'Thugs'". The New Indian Express.
- Rajendran, Gopinath (February 21, 2023). "Brinda on directing 'Thugs', breaking stereotypes and her love for the lenses". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- "The electrifying first single from 'Konaseema Thugs' is out... trends all across with terrific response !!!". The Times of India.
- "Thugs (Original Motion picture soundtrack)". Gaana.
- "Thugs Movie Review : A well-made prison-break drama that engages you in parts". The Times of India.
- "Thugs Movie Review: Good craft elevates this prisonbreak thriller". Cinema Express.
- "தக்ஸ் - விமர்சனம் {2.5/5} : தக்ஸ் - லைக்ஸ் அள்ளாது… - Thugs". cinema.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- "தக்ஸ்: திரை விமர்சனம்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 26 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-20.