Thuppakki (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Thuppakki is a 2012 action thriller directed by A.R. Murugadoss, starring Vijay as Jagadish, Kajal Agarwal and Sathyan Sivakumar. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 50m (170 min)
- Director
- A.R. Murugadoss
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- V Creations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thuppakki About?
The premise of Thuppakki without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Captain Jagadish, an intelligence officer on leave from the Indian Army, finds himself embroiled in a dangerous mission after witnessing a bus bombing in Mumbai. He discovers a network of sleeper cells preparing for further attacks, and with no support from his superiors, he launches a covert operation to neutralize the threat. Along with his loyal team, he strives to eliminate the mastermind behind the plot, aiming to leave the sleeper cells disoriented and unable to act. Driven to protect the city, he undertakes a perilous quest, risking everything to prevent disaster.
Thuppakki Cast & Characters
Vijay leads the cast as Jagadish, with Kajal Agarwal as Nisha and Sathyan Sivakumar as Balaji. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director A.R. Murugadoss
- Vijay as Jagadish
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Kajal Agarwal as Nisha - Sathyan Sivakumar as Balaji
- Sanjana Sarathy as Jagdeesh's youngest sister
Also Starring in Thuppakki
· 10 more- Deepthi Nambiar Sanjana, Jagadish's younger sister
- Zakir Hussain Kameeruddin
- Manobala Nisha's father
- Jayaram V. Ravichandran
- Anupama Kumar Nisha's mother
- Meenakshi Nisha's Friend
- Vidyut Jammwal Sleeper Cell's Leader
- Akshara Gowda Shwetha
- Santosh Sivan
- MD Asif Asif Ali
Thuppakki Plot Summary
What happens in Thuppakki from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Captain Jagadish Dhanapal, a DIA specialist in the Indian Army, returns to Mumbai from Kashmir and finds his parents and younger sisters pressing him to meet Nisha, a prospective bride. After the bride-viewing ceremony, he makes up excuses to avoid marrying her, even remarking that she seems too traditional. Yet [Nisha] turns out to be a university-level boxer with a modern outlook, having been forced to appear traditional by her parents. Jagadish notices her in a boxing match and falls in love, and she reciprocates after initially refusing him.
Full summary
The whole story of Thuppakki, scene by scene
Thuppakki Box Office
Thuppakki grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- International
- $2.1M
Thuppakki Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Official Teaser
How Well Do You Know Thuppakki?
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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What is the profession of the main character, Jagadish Dhanapal?
Thuppakki Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Indian Soldier Never on Holiday” and “Thuppaki”.
- Also known as
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- Indian Soldier Never on Holiday
- Thuppaki
- 枪
- Thupakki
- Thupaki
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Thuppakki FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Thuppakki, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thuppakki?
Thuppakki runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
When was Thuppakki released?
Thuppakki was released on November 13, 2012.
Who directed Thuppakki?
Thuppakki was directed by A.R. Murugadoss.
More films by A.R. Murugadoss Who is in the cast of Thuppakki?
Thuppakki stars Vijay as Jagadish, Kajal Agarwal as Nisha and Sathyan Sivakumar as Balaji, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Thuppakki make at the box office?
Thuppakki grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Does Thuppakki have a post-credit scene?
No. Thuppakki has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Thuppakki in?
The original language of Thuppakki is Tamil.
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