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Tik Tik Tik (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Tik Tik Tik is a 2018 adventure thriller directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan, starring Jayaprakash as K. Mahendran, Ravi Mohan and Ramesh Thilak. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $53,599 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 43/100.

worldwide gross
$53.6K
Echo Score
43
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Tik Tik Tik (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tik Tik Tik About?

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

A massive asteroid is on a collision course with Chennai and the surrounding region, threatening the lives of approximately four crore people. To avert disaster, the Defence Space Division dispatches a team of five astronauts on a critical mission to space, where they must find a way to prevent the asteroid from impacting the planet.

Tik Tik Tik Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • asteroid
  • city
  • three word title
  • repetition in title
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Cast & crew

Tik Tik Tik Cast & Characters

Jayaprakash leads the cast as K. Mahendran, with Ravi Mohan as M. Vasu and Ramesh Thilak as S. Venkat. Directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Shakti Soundar Rajan

More films directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan: Captain, Miruthan, Naaigal Jaakirathai and Naanayam.

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Ratings

Tik Tik Tik Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 43/100, strongest in character & emotion (58) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

43 /100

Tik Tik Tik Echo Score Breakdown

Tik Tik Tik attempts to break new ground as India’s first space film, but the execution undermines its ambition. Reviewers commend the novel premise and occasional engaging moments, yet repeatedly cite low‑budget visual effects, logical inconsistencies, and derivative set pieces. Acting is noted as serviceable, though emotional depth is limited. The cumulative effect is a film that offers brief curiosity but struggles to sustain interest, resulting in modest overall appeal.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 48

    In terms of direction and visual craftsmanship, the film shows flashes of ambition, with several reviewers praising its unprecedented space sequences. However, a majority highlight poor CGI, recycled Hollywood imagery, and limited production resources that diminish the overall aesthetic. The disparity between intent and execution leads to an uneven artistic impression.

  • Character & Emotion 58

    When evaluating acting and character resonance, some critics acknowledge competent performances and effective casting choices. Nonetheless, many note a lack of depth and emotional nuance, describing the characters as thinly sketched. The contrast yields an overall moderate assessment of the film’s character work.

  • Story & Flow 46

    Regarding plot and narrative flow, the story is praised for its adventurous premise and occasional engaging twists. Yet reviewers frequently point out logical errors, derivative plot points, and incoherent pacing that weaken coherence. This mixture of novelty and flawed execution places the storytelling in a middling range.

  • Sensory Experience 42

    The sensory experience combines a few striking visual moments with a soundtrack that supports the setting. Conversely, critics emphasize substandard visual effects, inconsistent sound design, and an overall lack of polish that hampers immersion. The sensory elements therefore register below the film’s aspirational goals.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Rewatch value is limited; while the novelty of an Indian space narrative may attract an initial view, many reviewers describe the pacing and technical shortcomings as deterrents to repeat viewings. The consensus suggests little incentive for audiences to return after the first screening.

Plot

Tik Tik Tik Plot Summary

What happens in Tik Tik Tik from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a race against time, the DSD team is led by K. Mahendran Jayaprakash as they confront a looming disaster: a rogue asteroid set to strike the Bay of Bengal in seven days, threatening eastern India. The plan to avert catastrophe hinges on destroying the asteroid with a heavy missile, but time is short. To pull it off, they decide to steal the missile from a Chinese space station, since reporting it missing would trigger escalation they cannot risk. This top-secret mission is known only to the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, and the Defence Minister, turning a national crisis into a covert operation.

Full summary

The whole story of Tik Tik Tik, scene by scene

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Box office

Tik Tik Tik Box Office

Tik Tik Tik grossed $53,599 worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$53.6K

International
$53.6K
Videos

Tik Tik Tik Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Tik Tik Tik - Official Tamil Trailer 2K | Jayam Ravi, Nivetha Pethuraj | D.Imman
  • Teaser Tik Tik Tik - Official Teaser 2k | Jayam Ravi, Nivetha Pethuraj | D.Imman | Shakti Soundar Rajan
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tik Tik Tik?

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 name of the spacecraft that carries the team on their mission?

Details

Tik Tik Tik Also Known As

Also known as “炸星记”.

Also known as
  • 炸星记

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FAQ

Tik Tik Tik FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Tik Tik Tik?

Tik Tik Tik runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was Tik Tik Tik released?

Tik Tik Tik was released on June 22, 2018.

Who directed Tik Tik Tik?

Tik Tik Tik was directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan.

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Who is in the cast of Tik Tik Tik?

Tik Tik Tik stars Jayaprakash as K. Mahendran, Ravi Mohan as M. Vasu and Ramesh Thilak as S. Venkat, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Tik Tik Tik make at the box office?

Tik Tik Tik grossed $53,599 worldwide.

Does Tik Tik Tik have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Tik Tik Tik in?

The original language of Tik Tik Tik is Tamil.

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