Thaanaa Serndha Koottam
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam

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Thaanaa Serndha Koottam

2018
Movie
138 min
Tamil

Angered by the corruption that stopped him from becoming a CBI officer, a young man forms a gang who pose as CBI officers and raids the corrupt.

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IMDb7.3/10
Google Users88%
Director: Vignesh ShivanGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1987 Chennai, a determined young man impersonates a CBI officer to expose the corruption within the police force and banking system that is preventing people from retrieving their hard-earned money after a demonetization-like event. He assembles a team to execute a series of daring heists, aiming to return the money to those who have been wronged. The film follows their elaborate plan and the thrilling cat-and-mouse game with the authorities.

Critical Reception

Thaanaa Serndha Koottam was generally well-received by critics and audiences, who praised its engaging plot, Suriya's performance, and the blend of humor and social commentary. While some noted similarities to its source material, the film's fresh take and entertainment value were widely appreciated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogues and Suriya's charismatic performance.

  • Lauded for its satirical take on corruption and its entertaining heist sequences.

  • Appreciated for balancing humor with a strong social message.

Google audience: Google users largely approved of the film, highlighting its engaging storyline, Suriya's energetic performance, and the movie's ability to entertain while addressing important social issues. The humor and the clever plot twists were frequently mentioned as positives.

Fun Fact

Thaanaa Serndha Koottam is an official remake of the critically acclaimed 2013 Tamil film 'Soodhu Kavvum'.

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