Thanimai (transl. Loneliness) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by S. Sivaraman. It stars Sonia Agarwal in the lead role with choreographer turned actor Sandy, Swaminathan and Ganja Karuppu in supporting roles.[1] The film follows the life of a Sri Lankan refugee woman in Malaysia who returns to her home country in search of her long-lost daughter.[2] Principal photography for Thanimai commenced during late 2018. The film is scheduled to release on 26 April 2019 as a lone release in Tamil for the week, coincidentally following the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka which happened on 21 April.[3][4]

Thanimai
Directed byS. Sivaraman
Written byS. Sivaraman
Produced byS.Sundaravalli
StarringSonia Agarwal
Ganja Karuppu
CinematographyVenkidarshan
Edited byDinesh G
Music byDhina
Production
company
Foot Steps Production
Release date
  • 3 May 2019 (2019-05-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Synopsis

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The film traces the lonely journey of a Sri Lankan refugee who returns from Malaysia to India where she gave birth her child while taking shelter in India in 2009.[4]

Cast

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Production

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The film is directed by lawyer turned filmmaker S. Sivaraman and marks his second directorial after Kaagitha Kappal.[1] The first look poster of the film through Twitter was unveiled by Producer G.Dhananjayan on 8 January 2019.[2] The official teaser of the film was unveiled on 8 March 2019 coinciding with the International Women's Day by actor Dhanush, a former brother-in-law of actress Sonia Agarwal.[5] The film marks Sonia's first woman-centric lead role film in Tamil.[3] Most of the portions of the film were shot in Rameswaram and in Chennai.[6]

Soundtrack

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Soundtrack was composed by Dhina.[7]

  • "Enna Pannuna" – Dhina
  • "Nangala Gethu" – Gana Vinoth, Rap MC Vicky
  • "Veral Regai" – Chinmayi

References

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  1. ^ a b Darshan, Navein (10 January 2019). "Sonia Aggarwal's next, Thanimai". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 February 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Sonia Agarwal play Sri Lanka refugee mother in Thanimai". www.thenewsminute.com. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b Narayan, Adithya (21 April 2019). "Sonia Agarwal starrer 'Thanimai' To Release On April 26". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  4. ^ a b TimesNow. "Latest Bollywood News & Gossip | Hollywood News and Celebrity News – Times Now News". TimesNow. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Dhanush launches Thanimai teaser". The Indian Express. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  6. ^ "I finally got an opportunity to fulfil my grandmother's lifelong dream: Sonia Agarwal". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  7. ^ "Thanimai songs download". Raaga. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
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