The films of Thalapathy Vijay, the superstar of South cinema and the heartthrob of millions with his acting, have always been a huge hit among fans. If you too are fond of watching films full of action, suspense, and thriller, then today we are going to tell you about a masterpiece film that has received an excellent rating of 8.1 on IMDb. Available on the OTT platform JioHotstar, this film can make your weekend extremely exciting.
Learn about the story of this blockbuster film of Thalapathy Vijay
We are talking about director AR Murugadoss’s blockbuster action-thriller film “Thuppakki,” released in 2012, which proved to be a major turning point in Thalapathy Vijay’s career. The story of this film revolves around Captain Jagdish, an Indian Army officer who returns home to Mumbai during his holidays. But his vacation turns into a secret mission when he discovers a dangerous network of sleeper cells plotting to terrorize the city. Jagadeesh, using his wits and the support of his army colleagues, single-handedly sets out to thwart this massive terrorist plot.
Why is ‘Thuppakki’ special? Learn about this film’s biggest USP
This film has achieved cult classic status among cinema lovers for several reasons. First, Thalapathy Vijay’s portrayal of an intelligent, cool, and dangerous army officer mesmerizes audiences. Second, Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal stunned everyone with his portrayal of a cunning and ruthless villain. Furthermore, the film’s iconic 12-encounter scene is still considered one of the best and most powerful action sequences in South Indian cinema history. The film’s spine-chilling background score by Haris Jayaraj and brilliant cinematography by Santosh Sivan are its lifeblood.
Akshay Kumar has already done a Hindi remake of this superhit film.
If you’ve seen Bollywood’s Khiladi, Akshay Kumar’s blockbuster, “Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty,” you’ll be surprised to know that the film was the official Hindi remake of the Tamil masterpiece “Thuppakki.” Interestingly, both the Tamil original and Hindi versions were directed by AR Murugadoss. Creating box office history in its time, “Thuppakki” made a spectacular entry into the 100 crore club, while its Hindi remake, “Holiday,” also created a stir at the Indian box office, grossing over 112 crore rupees.