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Thambi

2006-02-22 · 160 min · ★ 7.5

Action · Drama

Thambi, a young man with a tragic past, wishes to see the city free of crime and violence. In order to succeed in this mission, he tries to reform Sankara Pandian, a notorious gangster.

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Production details

Directors
Seeman
Production companies
Motion Pictures Partners International, Mid Valley Entertainment
Countries
India
Status
Released

Top Cast

R. MadhavanR. MadhavanThambi Velu Thondaiman
Pooja UmashankarPooja UmashankarArchana
Biju MenonBiju MenonSankara Pandian
VadiveluVadiveluNatarasu
ManivannanManivannanPodhuvudamai
IlavarasuIlavarasuShankarayan
Raj KapoorRaj KapoorPolice
ManobalaManobalaSankaraiyan's assistant
ShanmugarajanShanmugarajanSaravana Pandian
Aathma PatrickAathma PatrickGoon

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