Thambi (2006 film)

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Thambi
Poster
Directed bySeeman
Written bySeeman
Produced byMurali Manohar
StarringMadhavan
Pooja
Vadivelu
Biju Menon
CinematographyBalasubramaniem
Edited byN. Ganesh Kumar
Music byOriginal Songs:
Vidyasagar
Production
company
Motion Picture Partners
Distributed byMid Valley Entertainment Ltd
Release date
22 February 2006
Running time
138 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thambi (transl. Younger Brother) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Seeman. The film stars Madhavan and Pooja, while Vadivelu, Manivannan and Biju Menon play other supporting roles. Featuring music composed by Vidyasagar and cinematography by Balasubramaniem, the film released on 22 February 2006 and became successful in box office.[1] This Movie Was Dubbed In Hindi As My Dear Munna Bhai And It was distributed by Shemaroo Entertainment.

Plot[edit]

Thambi Velu Thondaiman (Madhavan) is a rebellious youth who cannot tolerate violence and injustice by any means. His main target is Sankara Pandian (Biju Menon), a rich local goon. Thambi wants Sankara Pandian to leave all his illegal activities and violence. One day Thambi interrupts Archana's (Pooja) stage performance when chasing a wrongdoer. Archana misunderstands Thambi as a rowdy and hates him, but Thambi saves Archana in a restaurant when a few guys try molesting her, following which she starts liking him, which gradually transforms into love. However, Thambi does not reciprocate and wants Archana to stop following him as he has so many enemies in the city.

Thambi is invited to his alma mater to preside for a function where he opens up his personal story. A flashback is shown where Thambi was leading a joyful life with his parents and sister. Once, Thambi spots a murder committed by Saravana Pandian (Shanmugarajan), Sankara Pandian's brother. Thambi becomes the murder witness and identifies the murderer in court, which angers Sankara Pandian. To avenge his brother's arrest, Sankara Pandian murders Thambi's parents and sister. This made Thambi transform into a fearless youth trying to make the city free from violence.

Thambi wants Sankara Pandian to transform into a good guy and prevents all his plans to erupt violence in the city. Finally, Sankara Pandian brings in violence and clashes in the city one day for political reasons. Unfortunately, his mother suddenly suffers a from heart attack, and he rushes to the hospital with her. On the way, however, his car gets blocked in traffic as there is violence everywhere on the roads, and he could not reach the hospital on time. Thambi comes to the spot, and Sankara Pandian thinks that Thambi will take revenge on him by killing his family. However, to his surprise, Thambi lifts Sankara Pandian's mother from the car and runs to the hospital. Sankara Pandian's mother is saved, following which Sankara Pandian realizes his mistake and admires Thambi's great affection for the well-being of every person although not related to him. He also decides to leave all his violence and illegal activities and apologizes to Thambi for his wrongful acts committed. In the end, Thambi and Archana unite.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Director Seeman made a comeback to film direction after taking a sabbatical following the release of Veeranadai in 1999 and began working on a script about a village-based vigilante to be produced by Mid Valley Entertainments. Madhavan heard the script of the film at the insistence of his manager, Nazir, and was impressed with the "fire and confidence" in Seeman's narration. He subsequently signed on to work on the film in October 2004.[2][3][4] The actor subsequently underwent a makeover for the film, sporting long hair and portrayed a young man from a village for the first time in his career.[5] The team initially approached Asin for the lead female role, before finalising debutant Simran from Bombay. However, the team wanted to go for an actress with lesser remuneration and Pooja was eventually signed on to work on the film during December 2004 and collaborated with Madhavan for the second time after Jay Jay (2003).[6][7]

The film was shot across South Tamil Nadu, with shoots extensively filmed in Karaikudi.[8] Madhavan left the shoot of the film in August 2005 to attend the birth of his child in Mumbai.[9] His sudden disappearance led to the Producers' Guild giving him a ban, before the matter was amicably sorted.[10] The film was completed during November 2005 and the team began post-production works thereafter. Dubbing works were completed at Bharani Studios in Chennai later that month.[11][12]

Soundtrack[edit]

Thambi
Soundtrack album by
Vidyasagar
Released20 December 2005
GenreWorld Music
ProducerVidyasagar
Vidyasagar chronology
Poi
(2006) 		Thambi
(2005) 		Paramasivan
(2006)

Soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar.[13][14]

Song Title Singers Lyrics
"Kanavaa Endru" Madhushree Na. Muthukumar
"Enn Kadhal" Saindhavi
"Poovanathil Maram" (duet) Swarnalatha, P. Jayachandran
"Poovanathil Maram" (female) Swarnalatha
"Ennamma Devi Jakkamma" Karthik, Manikka Vinayagam, Balesh
"Sudum Nilavu" P. Unnikrishnan, Harini Vairamuthu
"Summa Kidantha" Karthik, Kalyani Nair
"Olai Kudisai" Karthik, Sujatha
"Udambinai Urudhi Sei" Vidyasagar Bharathiyar

Release[edit]

The film opened to mixed reviews but performed well at the box office.[15] A critic from Sify.com stated "Seeman's intentions are noble but could have been told in a more realistic manner".[16] Indiaglitz.com stated "Seeman has succeeded in rendering a movie carrying a message that fits the contemporary society" and that it is "a bold attempt worth watching". The critic added "however, on the flip side, towards the second-half, few romantic sequences scenes involving Pooja and Madhavan puts brakes on the movie's pace".[17] A critic from galatta.com stated "Thambi is, all in all, a good film".[18] Lajjavathi of Kalki wrote the ideas of the revolutionaries sprinkled throughout the film and the way the director has handled it make the film very different, not only Tamil cinema but also the society needs films like Thambi.[19]

References[edit]

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  6. ^ "Behindwoods : Pooja - The girl with right attitude". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Tamil Cinema News - Pooja replaces Simran!". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Behindwoods : Madhavan gets ready for Thambi after Priyasakhi". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  9. ^ "Tamil movies : Madhavan's Thambi has a small break". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  10. ^ "Behindwoods : Madhavan makes amends with the producer's guild". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  11. ^ "Tamil movies : Madhavan's Thambi will release soon". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  12. ^ "Tamil movies : Madhavan gets an image makeover in Thambi". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  13. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. ^ "Thambi Songs - Tamil Movie Songs - Raaga.com". play.raaga.com. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Madhavan returns as Thambi". The Hindu. 25 February 2006. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
  16. ^ "Thambi". Sify. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016.
  17. ^ "Thambi review. Thambi Tamil movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  18. ^ "Thambi (2019) | Thambi Movie | Thambi Tamil Movie Cast & Crew, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 21 January 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  19. ^ லஜ்ஜாவதி (26 March 2006). "தம்பி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 1. Retrieved 13 March 2024.

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