Thakka Thakka
Thakka Thakka (transl. Attack Attack) is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Sanjeev,[1] whose younger brother, Vikranth, plays the lead role.[2] The film, earlier titled Piravi,[3] also stars Rahul Venkat, Abhinaya, Leema Babu and Parvati Nirban.[4] It was released by S. Thanu's Kalaipuli International on 28 August 2015.[5] The film was dubbed into Hindi as Phir Se Mafiaraaj.
Thakka Thakka | |
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Directed by | Sanjeev |
Written by | Sanjeev |
Starring | Vikranth Abhinaya Aravinnd Singh Parvati Nirban Aruldoss Rahul Venkat |
Cinematography | Sujith Sarang |
Edited by | Sreejith Sarang |
Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
Production company | Versatile Studio |
Distributed by | Kalaipuli International |
Release date | August 28, 2015 |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Vikranth as Sathya
- Abhinaya as Indhu
- Aravinnd Singh as Karthi
- Parvati Nirban as Saranya
- Aruldoss as Bala
- Rahul Venkat as Paraman
- Charle as Indhu's father
- Uma as Sarasu, Indhu's mother
- Bose Venkat as Kasi
- Leema Babu as Thulasi
- Thavasi as Annachi
- Master Shashikiran as Young Sathya
- Master Darshan as Young Karthi
- Anjana
- Ranjini
- Sarithiran
- Neil
- Kalaikumar
- Yogi Ram as Kumaru
- Arya, Vishal and Vishnu Vishal appeared in a promotional song.[6]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by debutant Jakes Bejoy. The album was released by the Saragama label.[7]
- "Thakka Thakka" - Haricharan
- "Saaral Mazhai" - Saindhavi, Abhay
- "Yaar Ivano" - Sanjeevkumar, Jakes Bijoy
- "Thedi Thedi" - Jakes Bejoy, Ranjith
- "Yaaro Yaar" - Pradeep
- "Egambaney" - Ayyadurai
- "Edhum Sollamal" - Chinmayi, Haricharan
Critical reception
The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote, "Thakka Thakka is the kind of film that shows spirit even though it doesn't come together as a whole. There are moments that stand out, but the film lacks the tautness in writing that could have made it into a gripping action film".[8] Sudhir Srinivasan of The Hindu wrote, "Thakka Thakka's predictable, wafer-thin plot actually makes even seem like meritorious literary work in comparison."[9] Behindwoods rated the film 2 out of 5 and wrote, "On the whole what promises to be a thrilling action film loses track mid-way."[10] Silverscreen wrote, "Everything about Thaakka Thaaka, from the title, to the posters, to the trailers and promos, made it a point to tell the audience that the film is about action. The filmmakers wanted the film to be 'hard-hitting'. Perhaps they took the term too seriously, because most of the film is full of 'hard-hitting' stunts – punches, throat-slitting, stabbing, and hitting people with long iron rods."[11]
References
- Avinash Pandian (10 August 2015). "Arya and Jayam Ravi might face a surprise 3rd contender!". Behindwoods. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- Moviebuzz (31 May 2013). "Vikranth starts his second innings!". SIFY. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- "Vijay's brothers for Piravi". Behindwoods. 29 May 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2016. - Rinku Gupta (29 May 2013). "'Vishal is my well-wisher'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- Jyothsna (18 June 2015). "Arya, Vishal and Vishnu - All for Friendship". Behindwoods. Retrieved 27 July 2020. - Rinku Gupta (13 August 2013). "Parvati gearing up with her acting career". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- Avinash Pandian (13 June 2015). "The Vijay Connect in Vikranth's next". Behindwoods. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- "Vishal, Arya and Vishnu dance for friendship". Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- Moviebuzz (31 March 2015). "Arya, Vishnu and Vishal's special cameo for Vikranth". SIFY. Retrieved 27 July 2020. - "Thaakka Thaakka by Various Artistes". Saragama. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- "Thakka Thakka". Times of India. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- Sudhir Srinivasan (29 August 2015). "Thakka, Thakka: An empty jewellery box". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- Behindwoods Review Board (28 August 2015). "Thaakka Thaakka movie review". Behindwoods. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- Niveda Manohar (29 August 2015). "Action Misunderstood : Thaakka Thaakka Movie Review". Silverscreen. Retrieved 27 July 2020.