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Thirunaal (2016): Cast & Plot

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Thirunaal is a 2016 action romantic film directed by Ramnath Palanikumar, starring Jiiva as Blade Ganesh, Sharath Lohitashwa and Nayanthara. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.

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Thirunaal (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Genres
Action , Romance
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Thirunaal About?

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

An underling of a gangster decides to turn over a new leaf, but will his violent past let him do so?

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Cast & crew

Thirunaal Cast & Characters

Jiiva leads the cast as Blade Ganesh, with Sharath Lohitashwa and Nayanthara as Vithya. Directed by Ramnath Palanikumar; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ramnath Palanikumar

One more film directed by Ramnath Palanikumar: Ambasamuthiram Ambani.

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Plot

Thirunaal Plot Summary

What happens in Thirunaal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Blade Ganesh Jiiva is a steadfast, if one-note, henchman for the local crime lord Naaga Sharath Lohitashwa. He operates with a quiet, almost dutiful devotion, running errands and enforcing the boss’s will with a blunt efficiency that leaves little room for doubt about who holds the real power in their world. Naaga treats Blade as a dependable instrument of his operation rather than a trusted ally, using him to navigate the murky edges of the underworld while keeping his own hands clean in public. The dynamic between them is built on a simple, unspoken trust: Blade obeys, Naaga commands, and the mafia machinery grinds on.

Full summary

The whole story of Thirunaal, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Thirunaal?

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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Which actor plays the role of Blade Ganesh in Thirunaal?

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Thirunaal Also Known As

Also known as “Тирунал”.

Also known as
  • Тирунал

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FAQ

Thirunaal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Thirunaal?

Thirunaal runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was Thirunaal released?

Thirunaal was released on August 5, 2016.

Who directed Thirunaal?

Thirunaal was directed by Ramnath Palanikumar.

More films by Ramnath Palanikumar

Who is in the cast of Thirunaal?

Thirunaal stars Jiiva as Blade Ganesh, Sharath Lohitashwa and Nayanthara as Vithya, among 13 credited actors.

Does Thirunaal have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Thirunaal in?

The original language of Thirunaal is Tamil.

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