Thirukkural (film)
Indian Tamil language biographical drama film
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Thirukkural is a 2025 Indian Tamil language biographical drama film directed by A.J. Balakrishnan and produced under the banner of Ramana Communications.[1]
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- Kalai Cholan
- Dhana Lakshmi
- O. A. K. Sundar
- Kottachi Annamagan
| Thirukkural | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. J. Balakrishnan |
| Written by | Sembur K. Jeyaraj |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | A. M. Edwin Sakay |
| Edited by | Vinoth Sivakumar |
| Music by | Ilayaraaja |
Production company | Ramana Communications |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Kalai Chozhan as Thiruvalluvar[2]
- Danalakshmi as Vasuki
- O. A. K. Sundar as Pandiya King
- Subramaniya Siva as Nakkeerar
- Kottachi as Perundhalai Chathanar
- Guna Babu as Parithi
- Padini Kumar as Pavala Kodi
- Suganya as Maattathi
- Chandru as Sangumaran
- Aravind Aandavar as Kumanan
- Karthi as Nannan
- Mahadev Payyakkal as Chera King
- Haritha Sri
Production
The movie was announced in November 2023. A. J. Balakrishna previously directed Kamaraj, a biopic of Kamarajar.[3] In an interview with the weekly magazine Ananda Vikatan, he mentioned that the movie is not a biopic of Thiruvalluvar but is more about Thirukkural, and the social background during the time of writing the tome.[4]
Music
All the film's songs were written and composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[5]
Reception
Rakesh of Times Now rated the film two out of five stars and wrote, "Overall, 'Thirukkural' - praise for the effort!".[6] A Dina Thanthi critic wrote, "Director A.J. Balakrishnan has placed the Thiruvalluvar era before our eyes and has incorporated various aspects including love and conflict into it to make it enjoyable".[7]