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Thagaraaru (2013): Cast & Plot

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Thagaraaru is a 2013 action thriller directed by Ganesh Vinayak, starring Arulnithi as Saravanan, Sulile Kumar and Pawan. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes.

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Thagaraaru (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 16m (136 min)
Director
Ganesh Vinayak
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Thagaraaru About?

The premise of Thagaraaru without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A group of friends concocts a scheme to steal from a government bureau, hoping for a quick fortune. Their plan takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a charming young woman. The hero finds himself falling for her, and their budding romance leads to a series of chaotic and humorous complications as they try to achieve their goal.

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Cast & crew

Thagaraaru Cast & Characters

Arulnithi leads the cast as Saravanan, with Sulile Kumar as Pazhani and Pawan as Senthil. Directed by Ganesh Vinayak; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ganesh Vinayak

More films directed by Ganesh Vinayak: Thaen and Veerasivaji.

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Plot

Thagaraaru Plot Summary

What happens in Thagaraaru from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in the gritty streets of Madurai, Thagararu follows four orphaned friends—Saravanan (Arulnithi), Pazhani (Sulile Kumar), Senthil (Pawan), and Aarumugam (Aadukalam Murugadoss)—who have stuck together since childhood. They learn to fend for themselves, slipping into rough, volatile ways and turning to theft as a means of survival. Despite their hard edges, they share a deep, protective bond, especially toward the youngest, Saravanan, whose presence helps keep the group anchored even as danger looms on every street corner. This tight-knit camaraderie shapes a life built on loyalty, mutual aid, and a code they refuse to break, no matter the cost.

Full summary

The whole story of Thagaraaru, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Thagaraaru?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Thagaraaru Also Known As

Also known as “Thagararu”.

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FAQ

Thagaraaru FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thagaraaru, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Thagaraaru?

Thagaraaru runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

When was Thagaraaru released?

Thagaraaru was released on December 6, 2013.

Who directed Thagaraaru?

Thagaraaru was directed by Ganesh Vinayak.

More films by Ganesh Vinayak

Who is in the cast of Thagaraaru?

Thagaraaru stars Arulnithi as Saravanan, Sulile Kumar as Pazhani and Pawan as Senthil, among 6 credited actors.

Does Thagaraaru have a post-credit scene?

No. Thagaraaru has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Thagaraaru in?

The original language of Thagaraaru is Tamil.

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