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Well, here is another cop story in the history of Tamil cinema. All these movies have one thing in common; fighting against injustice, and Tharkappu too does th

Tharkappu Movie Review

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Review for the film " Tharkappu"
Runtime: 2 Hours 28 Minutes
Certificate: U
Released: 31-12-2015
Genre: Action, Crime
3 / 5.00
3.46 / 5.0

Well, here is another cop story in the history of Tamil cinema. All these movies have one thing in common; fighting against injustice, and Tharkappu too does that. Sakthi is not seen on the silver screen for a long time and in this movie, he dons the role of a police officer. 

Plot


Riyaz Khan Riyaz Khan is a Tamil and Malayalam film and telev >> Read More... is a serial killer, and his life is taken away in a police encounter. This encounter is under the supervision of Sakthi, who was asked by his superior to do so. The case is twisted as a shootout between the baddies and the police. And there is also the romantic element to the movie. 

Star Performances


Sakthivel gets into the skin of his character and his body language, and expressions are flawless. Samuthirakani has been given a powerful role, and he has done full justice. Other than Shakthi and Samuthirakani the other artists are newcomers. Vatsan, Sathish, Amisha, and Sathish have done what is required of them. 

Analysis


Tharkappu is a film that opposes police encounters. Debutante director R P Ravi has perceived in a humanitarian perspective. A sword for a sword is not the answer to everything, and this has been told in a thoughtful manner by the director. 
Also, R P Ravi should be applauded for coming up with a powerful message in his debut film itself. It is clear that the director has a strong understanding of the value system of the society. Also, the director is careful enough in not being too sermonizing. The wrong doings of the corrupt politicians and how they make sincere police officers as their scapegoats is shown beautifully in this movie. Certain scenes in the movie prove that the director is very meticulous in his details. 

What’s there?


•   The dialogues hit the bull’s eyes.
•   The suspense is maintained to a commendable degree in the movie. 
•   It’s heartening that songs don’t hinder the tempo of the movie. 
•   The climax fight looks realistic. 
•   The cinematography of Jones Anand Jones Anand is an upcoming Indian cinematographer >> Read More... is good. 
•   M G Murugan’s art direction, one of the essentials of the movie, is commendable. 
•   Faizal’s music fits the tempo of the movie. 

What’s not there?

Excessive time spent on romance could have been avoided. 

Verdict

Watch Tharkappu for its powerful message. 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Tharkappu"?

Action, Crime


Who directed "Tharkappu"?

R P Ravi


What is the duration of "Tharkappu"?

2 Hours 28 Minutes


When was "Tharkappu" released?

31-12-2015

Cast & Crew


Who is the supporting cast in "Tharkappu"?

Ganesh Prasath, Riyaz Khan, Sathish Krishnan, Vatsan Chakravarthy


Who composed the music for "Tharkappu"?

FS Faizal

Storyline


What is the plot of "Tharkappu"?

Plot revolves around Action, Crime, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Tharkappu"?

3


What are the audience ratings for "Tharkappu"?

3.46

Music


Who sang the songs in "Tharkappu"?

Various artists like Harihara Sudhan, Ranjitha, Jagadish

Additional


Is "Tharkappu" suitable for all ages?

No, it's rated U


Who is the editor of "Tharkappu"?

San Lokesh


Who wrote the dialogues for "Tharkappu"?

R P Ravi

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