Thunichal

Thunichal (transl. Bravado) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film^[1] written and directed by Majith. Starring Arun Vijay, Ramana, newcomer Shiva Manjal, and Swathika, the film was released on 1 January 2010, after many delays.^[2][3]

Thunichal
Poster
Directed by	Majith
Written by	Majith
Produced by	P. Kalidas
Starring	Arun Vijay Ramana Shiva Munjal Swathika
Cinematography	Ilavarasu Sugatha Ganesan
Edited by	M. S. Suriya
Music by	Premji Amaran
Production company	Sri Ambrishini Arts
Release date	1 January 2010 (2010-01-01)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Cast

• Arun Vijay as Shiva
• Ramana as Vinod
• Shiva Manjal as Sakthi
• Swathika as Priya
• Gangai Amaren
• K. Rajan
• Vaiyapuri as Film shooting assistant
• George Vishnu as Shiva's elder brother
• Lavanya as Sakthi's elder sister
• Singamuthu
• Halwa Vasu
• Bonda Mani
• Citizen Mani
• Kottachi

Production

The shooting for Thunichal began shooting in May 2005 and was completed by the end of the year, except for the dubbing portions.^[4] The film finished shooting in 2007. Subsequently, the film was scheduled to release in 2008 but did not after Arun Vijay did not dub for the film.^[5] However, after the success of lead actor, Arun Vijay's Malai Malai, producer P. Kalidas decided to use his new-found publicity to launch his film. Arun Vijay, worried that the move could hamper his new-found image at the box office, lodged a complaint with the Nadigar Sangam, alleging that the producer of Thunichal was attempting to release the film without his voice.^{[citation needed]} Soon after, he retracted his statements and refuted that the film would not damage his reputation.^{[citation needed]} P. Kalidas filed a court case against Arun Vijay on how he delayed dubbing for the film. The court verdict was a hold on Arun Vijay’s next film Maanja Velu (2010)'s release till Thunichal released.^[5]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was the first soundtrack composed by music director Premji Amaran, who during the postponement of the film, went on to become a popular actor. The film is one of two films—the other being Nenjathai Killadhe (2008)—that he worked outside the Chennai 600028 gang.^[6]

Thunichal
Soundtrack album by Premji Amaran
Released	February 2, 2008 (2008-02-02)
Recorded	2005[7]
Genre	World Music
Premji Amaran chronology
Thunichal (2008) Nenjathai Killadhe (2008)

Track list

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Kalapayalae"	Suchitra
2.	"Katikalama"	Karunas, Venkat Prabhu, Grace Karunas
3.	"Nadaswara"	Malathi, Kovai Kamala
4.	"Neer Vaanam"	Yugendran, Suchitra
5.	"Yezhu Vannamai"	Karthik, K. S. Chithra
6.	"Vaal Eduthal"	Yugendran
7.	"Paiyaa Paiyaa"	Vijay Yesudas, Chinmayi

Release

The film had a low-key release on 1 January 2010, releasing only in 16 theaters.^[5]