Thambi

தம்பி

Tamil · 2006 · 138 min · world music

Directed by Senthamizhan Seeman — R. Madhavan

Thambi tells the story of a young man, Thambi Velu Thondaiman, who cannot stand seeing cruelty and corruption around him and repeatedly clashes with a wealthy local criminal named Sankara Pandian. A chance encounter with a performer named Archana, whom he first upsets and later protects from harassment, sparks a one-sided romance as she grows fond of him while he keeps her at a distance due to the danger surrounding his life. Through a flashback shared at his old school, the film reveals the tragic loss of his family, which pushed him toward his relentless crusade against violence in the city.

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IMDb 5.9 · 369 votes