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Thappu Thanda
Thappu Thanda
Soundtrack album by Naren Balakumar
Released	2017
Recorded	15 April 2017
Length	23:18
Language	Tamil
Label	TrendMusic
Producer	Naren Balakumar
Naren Balakumar chronology

Thappu Thanda
Thappu Thanda
	Theatrical release poster
Tamil	தப்பு தண்டா
Directed by	Srikantan
Written by	Srikantan
Screenplay by	Srikantan
Produced by	Sathyamurthi
Starring	Sathyamurthi ; Swetha Gai; Mime Gopi; John Vijay
Cinematography	A. Vinod Bharathi
Edited by	Raja Sethupathy
Music by	Naren Balakumar
Production; company	Clap Board Production
Distributed by	Clap Board Production
Release date	8 September 2017;
Running time	109 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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Thappu Thanda (transl. Wrong Deed) is a 2017 Tamil-language 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.

Cast

Sathyamurthi as Vetri
Shweta Gai as Abi
Mime Gopi as Karna
Ajay Ghosh as Miller
John Vijay as Guru
E. Ramdoss as Thiyagu
Aathma Patrick as Kaliya
Krishna Kaanth as Bothx
Sendrayan as thief intern
Jeeva Ravi
K. S. G. Venkatesh
Mippu

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

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.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Thiruttu Pasanga"	Naren Balakumaran, Hyde Karty	Hariharasudhan, Hyde Karty, Naren Balakumar	2:46
2.	"Mughaye Ven Mughaye"	Uma Devi	Abhay Jodhpurkar, Chinmayi	5:26
3.	"Duplica Domari"	Mani Amuthavan	Gana Vinoth	4:04
4.	"Mughaye Ven Mughaye (Reprise)"	Uma Devi	Chinmayi	4:18
5.	"Thadak Thadak"	Uma Devi	Alphons Joseph	4:15
6.	"Theme of Hunter"	—	—	2:29
Total length:				23:18

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]

References

^ "Balu mahendra's disciple directs Thappu Thanda". behindwoods.com. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
^ ""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.
^ "Thappu... will speak about cash for votes". Deccan Chronicle. 26 June 2017. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
^ "Thappu Thanda to be on the lines of Mumbai Express". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
^ "Balu Mahendra's words and 40 stunts with 'Thappu Thanda'". top10cinema.com. 9 September 2016. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ "From ramp to silver screen". Deccan Chronicle. 17 October 2016. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
^ "Characters from Kamal Haasan's Mumbai Express inspiration for Thappu Thanda: Director". hindustantimes.com. 6 September 2017. Archived from the original on 12 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
^ "Thappu Thanda Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 November 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
^ "Thappu Thanda review: A thrilling second half saves a dour first". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.

External links

Thappu Thanda at IMDb

[1] "Balu mahendra's disciple directs Thappu Thanda". behindwoods.com. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. 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". Deccan Chronicle. 26 June 2017. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.

[4] "Thappu Thanda to be on the lines of Mumbai Express". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.

[5] "Balu Mahendra's words and 40 stunts with 'Thappu Thanda'". top10cinema.com. 9 September 2016. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[6] "From ramp to silver screen". Deccan Chronicle. 17 October 2016. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.

[7] "Characters from Kamal Haasan's Mumbai Express inspiration for Thappu Thanda: Director". hindustantimes.com. 6 September 2017. Archived from the original on 12 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.

[8] "Thappu Thanda Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 November 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.

[9] "Thappu Thanda review: A thrilling second half saves a dour first". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.

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-'''''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''''' ({{translation|Wrong Deed}}) is a 2017 Tamil-language 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.
 ==Cast==
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 *Shweta Gai as Abi
 *[[Mime Gopi]] as Karna
-*Ajay Ghosh as Miller
+*[[Ajay Ghosh]] as Miller
 *[[John Vijay]] as Guru
 *[[E. Ramdoss]] as Thiyagu
 *Aathma Patrick as Kaliya
 *Krishna Kaanth as Bothx
+*[[Sendrayan]] as thief intern
+*[[Jeeva Ravi]]
+*[[K. S. G. Venkatesh]]
+*Mippu
 ==Production==
-The film's director Srikantan was a graduate of [[Balu Mahendra]]'s film institute "Cinema Pattarai".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/balu-mahendras-disciple-directs-thappu-thanda.html|title=Balu mahendra's disciple directs Thappu Thanda|date=28 October 2016|website=behindwoods.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mykollywood.com/index.php/2016/10/29/first-time-advocated-university-robbers-says-thappu-thanda-director-srikantan/|title="For the first time we have advocated a University for Robbers…." Says ‘Thappu Thanda’ Director Srikantan - www.mykollywood.com|website=www.mykollywood.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/260617/thappu-will-speak-about-cash-for-votes.html|title=Thappu... will speak about cash for votes|date=26 June 2017|website=deccanchronicle.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/sep/06/thappu-thanda-to-be-on-the-lines-of-mumbai-express-1652969.html|title=Thappu Thanda to be on the lines of Mumbai Express|website=newindianexpress.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref> The shoot finished with the song "Dooplika Domaari", which featured 40 stunt artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://top10cinema.com/article/39490/balu-mahendras-words-and-40-stunts-with-thappu-thanda|title=Balu Mahendra’s words and 40 stunts with ‘Thappu Thanda’|date=9 September 2016|website=top10cinema.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref> The film's producer V.Sathya Murthi 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/171016/from-ramp-to-silver-screen.html|title=From ramp to silver screen|date=17 October 2016|website=deccanchronicle.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref> Prior to the release of the film, Srikantan compared ''Thappu Thanda'' to the [[Kamal Haasan]]-starrer ''[[Mumbai Xpress (2005 Tamil film)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/characters-from-kamal-haasan-s-mumbai-express-inspiration-for-thappu-thanda-director/story-Z7udcBrCvFujjGopHqRLMO.html|title=Characters from Kamal Haasan’s Mumbai Express inspiration for Thappu Thanda: Director|date=6 September 2017|website=hindustantimes.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref>
+The film's director Srikantan was a graduate of [[Balu Mahendra]]'s film institute "Cinema Pattarai".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/balu-mahendras-disciple-directs-thappu-thanda.html|title=Balu mahendra's disciple directs Thappu Thanda|date=28 October 2016|website=behindwoods.com|accessdate=18 October 2017|archive-date=16 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016152254/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/balu-mahendras-disciple-directs-thappu-thanda.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mykollywood.com/index.php/2016/10/29/first-time-advocated-university-robbers-says-thappu-thanda-director-srikantan/|title="For the first time we have advocated a University for Robbers…." Says ‘Thappu Thanda’ Director Srikantan - www.mykollywood.com|website=www.mykollywood.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/260617/thappu-will-speak-about-cash-for-votes.html|title=Thappu... will speak about cash for votes|date=26 June 2017|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-date=12 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912193228/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/260617/thappu-will-speak-about-cash-for-votes.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/sep/06/thappu-thanda-to-be-on-the-lines-of-mumbai-express-1652969.html|title=Thappu Thanda to be on the lines of Mumbai Express|website=newindianexpress.com|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-date=12 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912233638/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/sep/06/thappu-thanda-to-be-on-the-lines-of-mumbai-express-1652969.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The shoot finished with the song "Dooplika Domaari", which featured 40 stunt artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://top10cinema.com/article/39490/balu-mahendras-words-and-40-stunts-with-thappu-thanda|title=Balu Mahendra’s words and 40 stunts with ‘Thappu Thanda’|date=9 September 2016|website=top10cinema.com|accessdate=18 October 2017|archive-date=12 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912192809/https://top10cinema.com/article/39490/balu-mahendras-words-and-40-stunts-with-thappu-thanda|url-status=usurped}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/171016/from-ramp-to-silver-screen.html|title=From ramp to silver screen|date=17 October 2016|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-date=12 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912193148/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/171016/from-ramp-to-silver-screen.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Prior to the release of the film, Srikantan compared ''Thappu Thanda'' to the [[Kamal Haasan]]-starrer ''[[Mumbai Xpress (2005 Tamil film)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/characters-from-kamal-haasan-s-mumbai-express-inspiration-for-thappu-thanda-director/story-Z7udcBrCvFujjGopHqRLMO.html|title=Characters from Kamal Haasan’s Mumbai Express inspiration for Thappu Thanda: Director|date=6 September 2017|website=hindustantimes.com|accessdate=18 October 2017|archive-date=12 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012130419/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/characters-from-kamal-haasan-s-mumbai-express-inspiration-for-thappu-thanda-director/story-Z7udcBrCvFujjGopHqRLMO.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ==Music==
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 | title3 = Duplica Domari
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 ==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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/thappu-thanda/movie-review/60436003.cms|title=Thappu Thanda Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/sep/09/thappu-thanda-review-a-thrilling-second-half-saves-a-dour-first-1654297.html|title=Thappu Thanda review: A thrilling second half saves a dour first|website=newindianexpress.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref>
+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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/thappu-thanda/movie-review/60436003.cms|title=Thappu Thanda Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|accessdate=18 October 2017|archive-date=9 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109142243/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/thappu-thanda/movie-review/60436003.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/sep/09/thappu-thanda-review-a-thrilling-second-half-saves-a-dour-first-1654297.html|title=Thappu Thanda review: A thrilling second half saves a dour first|website=newindianexpress.com|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009011201/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/sep/09/thappu-thanda-review-a-thrilling-second-half-saves-a-dour-first-1654297.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ==References==
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 [[Category:2017 films]]
-[[Category:Indian films]]
 [[Category:Indian black comedy films]]
 [[Category:Indian comedy thriller films]]
-[[Category:Directorial debut films]]
+[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
-[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
+[[Category:2010s Indian films]]
+[[Category:2017 directorial debut films]]