Siddharth is a brilliant scientist who has used his intelligence and power to build a criminal empire. He is involved in various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, arms smuggling and human trafficking. He is also a master manipulator and has influence over many high-ranking officials.
The Hindu wrote, "Thani Oruvan is a well-made thriller that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The film's message about the importance of fighting against corruption is relevant today."
Filmfare Award for Best Film – TamilFilmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil (Mohan Raja)Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil (Jayam Ravi)Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil (Arvind Swamy)IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Film – TamilIIFA Utsavam Award for Best Director – Tamil (Mohan Raja)IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Actor – Tamil (Jayam Ravi)IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil (Arvind Swamy)Conclusion
The film follows Mithran (Jayam Ravi), an IPS officer who wants to expose and destroy Siddharth Abhimanyu (Arvind Swamy), an influential and corrupt scientist who uses his power and money to commit crimes. The film was released on 28 August 2015 to critical acclaim and became a commercial success.
Mithran starts investigating Siddharth and his activities. He soon realizes that Siddharth is a formidable opponent and that it will not be easy to bring him down. However, Mithran is determined to succeed and he uses all his skills and resources to expose Siddharth's crimes.
The film's cinematography was handled by Ramji and editing was done by Gopi Krishna. The film was shot in various locations in India, including Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
The Times of India gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Thani Oruvan is a gripping thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The film's screenplay is tight and the performances are top-notch. Jayam Ravi and Arvind Swamy are both excellent in their roles."