Thuppakki (2012)
A high-octane Tamil action thriller in which an Army intelligence officer wages a one-man war against a deadly urban terrorist network.
Thuppakki - Movie Information
- Original Title: துப்பாக்கி
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: A. R. Murugadoss
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Runtime: 2h 50m
- Original Language: Tamil
- Spoken Languages: Tamil
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 13, 2012 (France), November 13, 2012 (United Kingdom - 12A), November 13, 2012 (India - U)
- Alternative Titles: Indian Soldier Never on Holiday (IN), 枪 (CN)
- Production Companies: V Creations, Gemini Productions
- Production Countries: India
Thuppakki - Plot
Captain Jagadish, an intelligence officer in the Indian Army, returns to Mumbai for a vacation but soon finds himself in a deadly mission. After witnessing a bus bombing, he uncovers a network of sleeper cells planning multiple attacks across the city. With no official backing, he embarks on a personal mission with his trusted comrades to eliminate the mastermind, ensuring the sleeper cells remain leaderless and trapped in silence, waiting for orders that will never come. Ready to sacrifice his own life, he sets out on his final mission—but does he succeed, and at what cost?
Thuppakki - Trailer
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Thuppakki - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- A. R. Murugadoss
Main Cast
- Vijay
- Kajal Aggarwal
- Vidyut Jammwal
- Sathyan Sivakumar
- Jayaram
- Zakir Hussain
- Deepthi Nambiar
- Manobala
- Anupama Kumar
- Akshara Gowda
Writers
- A. R. Murugadoss
Producers
- Manish Shah
- S. Thanu
Thuppakki - FAQs
Where can you stream Thuppakki online?
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Who plays the villain in Thuppakki?
Vidyut Jammwal plays the primary antagonist in Thuppakki, portraying the leader of a sleeper cell network. His performance was widely praised for its intensity and physicality, and the role helped establish him as a formidable action star in Indian cinema.
What is Thuppakki about?
Thuppakki follows Captain Jagadish, an Indian Army intelligence officer on leave in Mumbai, who uncovers a terrorist sleeper cell network planning coordinated bombings across the city. Operating without official support, he and his comrades race to dismantle the network before catastrophic attacks are carried out.
Is Thuppakki based on a true story?
Thuppakki is not based on a specific true story. Writer-director A. R. Murugadoss crafted an original screenplay inspired by real-world concerns about urban terrorism and sleeper cell threats in India, lending the film a grounded, realistic tone despite being a fictional narrative.
Who directed Thuppakki and who wrote it?
Thuppakki was both written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss, the acclaimed Tamil filmmaker known for crafting commercially successful action entertainers with socially relevant themes. The film was produced by Manish Shah and S. Thanu under V Creations and Gemini Productions.
Who are the main actors in Thuppakki?
Thuppakki stars Vijay as Captain Jagadish, Kajal Aggarwal as his love interest Nisha, and Vidyut Jammwal as the sleeper cell leader. The supporting cast includes Jayaram, Zakir Hussain, Sathyan Sivakumar, Deepthi Nambiar, Manobala, Anupama Kumar, and Akshara Gowda.
How long is Thuppakki and when was it released?
Thuppakki has a runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes. It was released on November 13, 2012, simultaneously in India (rated U), the United Kingdom (rated 12A), and France, making it a major theatrical event across multiple territories.
What movies are similar to Thuppakki?
If you enjoyed Thuppakki, similar films include Aamir (2008), Air Force One (1997), Die Hard 2 (1990), Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018), and The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008). Tamil fans may also enjoy Kaththi (2014) and Mersal (2017), also featuring Vijay.
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