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Key Features:
Cat and mouse game, Cynical protagonist, Ambitious protagonist, High stakes, Battle of wits, Crime, Corruption, Political intrigue, Action, Thriller, Violence-moderate
Tone:
serious, suspense-driven, dramatic
Target Audience:
Action thriller fans, Fans of crime dramas, Viewers interested in political intrigue, Fans of cat-and-mouse narratives
Emotional Arc:
Antagonism → Suspense

Thani Oruvan

2015-08-28
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An idealistic cop and an ambitious scientist-businessman indulge in a high-stake battle of wits.

Genres
Thriller, Action
Cast
Ravi Mohan, Arvind Swamy, Nayanthara, Vamsi Krishna, Ganesh Venkatraman, Nassar, Thambi Ramaiah, Harish Uthaman, Sricharan, Rahul Madhav
Crew
Mohan Raja, Mohan Raja, Mohan Raja, D Suresh, A.N. Balakrishnan
Rating
7.4(94 votes)
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