Thodari
Thodari

Thodari

2016Movie168 minTamil

A pantry boy falls in love with the touch-up girl of an actress travelling on his train, but an incident turns the train into an unstoppable force posing a threat to the passengers, and the romance.

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IMDb5.7/10
Google Users60%
Director: Prabhu SolomonGenres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A train carrying passengers from Delhi to Chennai becomes the stage for a thrilling hijacking. Pantry car worker Prabhu falls for Sathyavathi, a co-passenger. Their blossoming romance takes a dangerous turn when terrorists seize the train, leading to a high-stakes game of survival and cat-and-mouse as Prabhu attempts to protect Sathyavathi and the other passengers.

Critical Reception

Thodari received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While the premise and Dhanush's performance were occasionally praised, the film was largely criticized for its predictable plot, excessive length, weak screenplay, and reliance on melodrama. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the execution disappointing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique train-based setting and Dhanush's energetic performance.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of genuine tension.
  • Felt excessively long with an underdeveloped romantic track and predictable outcomes.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's attempt at a different narrative set on a train and found Dhanush's effort commendable. However, many felt the story dragged, lacked originality, and failed to deliver a consistently engaging thriller experience, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The entire film was shot on a real moving train to enhance the realism of the action sequences.

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TMDB Reviews

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timesofindia

timesofindia

The best way to watch Thodari is to consider it as a spoof thriller. Prabu Solomon seems to have taken a leaf out of Radha Mohan's Payanam for this film, which feels novel because of its setting — a train. There's isn't a properly focused p...