On this day (Nov 12), ten years ago, ‘Thuppakki’ starring Vijay in the lead role was released. A Diwali release, the film was a blockbuster at the box office. As the film clocks 10, let’s take a look at the reasons why the Vijay’s action entertainer remains a fan favourite.
Vijay as an army man
Vijay, who has been seen in action roles, played the role of an army man in ‘Thuppakki‘. Director AR Murugadoss presented Vijay in a never given before avatar and it impressed the audience as well.
Harris Jayaraj’s BGM with Vijay’s screen presence
‘Thuppakki’ had Harris Jayaraj’s best composition. The vibrant composer’s background score turned more powerful with the presence of Vijay. The fiery background score has also elevated the action sequences to a great extent
AR Murugadoss’s brilliant making
After ‘Ramanaa’ and ‘Ghajini’, AR Murugadoss made heads turn with his brilliant making in ‘Thuppakki’. AR Murugadoss also crafted powerful dialogues in the film and portrayed how dedicated army men are.
Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal’s romance
Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal paired up for the first time in ‘Thuppakki’ and it was a surprise for many during the film’s announcement. The duo’s romance worked well.
Vidyut Jammwal – A calm and composed villain
Vidyut Jammwal played the antagonist, a terrorist leader in ‘Thuppakki’. Even though he only appears in the second half of the film, his presence drove the film forward. Vidyut Jammwal faced Vijay in the climax to fight with the lead actor, and the climax fight was intriguing.
Santhosh Sivan’s visuals
Apart from stars, direction, and music, Santhosh Sivan’s visuals are the main reason for the film’s success as the cinematographer presented some classy visuals to make the film attractive on big screens.