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{{Infobox film
| name = Thimmarusu: Assignment Vali
| image = Thimmarusu poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Sharan Koppisetty
| producer = Mahesh S. Koneru Yarabolu Srujan
| writer = Veda Vyas (dialogues)
| screenplay = Sharan Koppisetty
| story = [[M. G. Srinivas]]
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni]]''|Srinivas}}
| starring = [[Satyadev Kancharana]] [[Priyanka Jawalkar]] [[Ajay (actor)|Ajay]] [[Brahmaji]] [[Ravi Babu]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Sricharan Pakala]]
| cinematography = [[Appu Prabhakar]]
| editing = Bikkina Thammiraju
| studio = East Coast Productions S Originals
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2021|7|30|df=yes}}
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Thimmarusu: Assignment Vali''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[crime thriller film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300721/thimmasaru-movie-review.html|title=Thimmarusu movie review|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=30 July 2021|quote=On the whole, Thimmarusu is a decent crime thriller with a unique backdrop and engrossing screenplay.}}</ref> directed by Sharan Koppisetty and produced by Mahesh S. Koneru and Yarabolu Srujan under the production company East Coast Productions and S Originals. The film stars [[Satyadev Kancharana]], [[Priyanka Jawalkar]] and [[Ajay (actor)|Ajay]] in lead roles. The film is the remake of 2019 Kannada film ''[[Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni]],'' which itself is based on the 2017 Korean film ''[[New Trial (film)|New Trial]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|title=Birbal Trilogy Telugu remake titled Thimmarasu|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/sep/07/satyadev-turns-thimmarasu-20145.html|access-date=2020-12-23|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Birbal movie review: Birbal, from Korea|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/movie-reviews/230119/birbal-movie-review-birbal-from-korea.html|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref> The music is composed by [[Sricharan Pakala]]. The film is named after [[Timmarusu|Mahamanthri Timmarusu]] of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]]. The film was released on 30 July 2021.

== Plot ==
Vasu (Ankith Koyya), a young bartender, is given life imprisonment for the murder of a young cab driver Aravind (Chaitanya Rao). Over eight years later, Ramachandra “Ram” ([[Satyadev Kancharana]]), a newbie lawyer, realizing that Vasu was framed, reopens the case, opening him to a set of new rivals who want to keep him from figuring out the actual murderer.

== Cast ==
* [[Satyadev Kancharana]] as [[Lawyer]] Ramachandra "Ram"
* [[Priyanka Jawalkar]] as Anu
* [[Brahmaji]] as Sudhakar "Sudha"
* Ankith Koyya as Vasu
* [[Ajay (actor)|Ajay]] as C.I. Bhupati Raju
* [[Ravi Babu]] as [[Prosecutor|public prosecutor]] Varaha Murthy
* Chaitanya Rao as Aravind
* [[Harsha Chemudu]] as Harsha Chemmudu
* [[Praveen (actor)|Praveen]]
* [[Jhansi (TV anchor)|Jhansi]] as Vasu’s mother
* Jayasri Rachakonda
* Sandhya Janak

== Production ==
Producers Mahesh S. Koneru and Yarabolu Srujan announced the film in early September 2020.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|date=2020-09-07|title=Satyadev as Thimmarusu, a new film announced|url=https://telugucinema.com/news/satyadev-as-thimmarusu-a-new-film-announced|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Telugu Cinema|language=en-US}}</ref> It is Sharan's second directorial after ''[[Kirrak Party]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2021-07-24|title=Satya Dev: I get bored if I have to play similar characters|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/satya-dev-opens-up-on-his-telugu-film-thimmarusu-his-hindi-debut-ram-setu-and-more/article35504826.ece|access-date=2021-07-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Principal photography of the film was started in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Talented actor Satya Dev kicks off the regular shoot of 'Thimmarusu' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/talented-actor-satya-dev-kicks-off-the-regular-shoot-of-thimmarusu/articleshow/78789938.cms|access-date=2020-12-23|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Satyadev and Priyanka Jawalkar's BTS picture from the sets of 'Thimmarusu' is unmissable - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/satyadev-and-priyanka-jawalkars-bts-picture-from-the-sets-of-thimmarusu-is-unmissable/articleshow/79109863.cms|access-date=2020-12-23|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The producers of the film announced in December 2020 that filming was nearing completion as they were projecting a release in January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/first-look-of-satyadevs-thimmarusu-released-660258|title=First Look of Satyadev's 'Thimmarusu' released|date=5 December 2020|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref> In an interview to ''[[Eenadu]]'', Satyadev said that the filming was completed in 39 days within a single schedule [''[[sic]]''].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Satyadev: ఆయన వల్లే 'తిమ్మరుసు' గురించి ఇంతమందికి తెలిసింది - telugu news thimmarusu actor satyadev interview|url=https://www.eenadu.net/cinema/latestnews/telugu-news-thimmarusu-actor-satyadev-interview/0201/121154514|access-date=2021-07-30|website=www.eenadu.net|language=te}}</ref> The film's original story writer [[M. G. Srinivas]] was constantly in contact during the production.<ref>{{Cite web|title="I was constantly in touch with team 'Thimmarusu' during their making process" - M.G. Srinivas on the release of the remake - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-was-constantly-in-touch-with-team-thimmarusu-during-their-making-process-m-g-srinivas-on-the-release-of-the-remake/articleshow/84984044.cms|access-date=2021-08-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Themes and influences ==
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo felt that, in the story, [[Rashomon effect]] was used by the character Ramachandra, by which he tries to look at the crime from different points of views.<ref name=":0" /> In an article published by ''[[Firstpost]]'', Hemanth Kumar wrote that the filmmaker draws parallels between historic figures (here, it is [[Mahamantri Timmarusu]]) and present-day lawyers.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-08|title=Ahead of Vakeel Saab, analysing why courtroom dramas have become a major draw in Telugu cinema-Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ahead-of-vakeel-saab-analysing-why-courtroom-dramas-have-become-a-major-draw-in-telugu-cinema-9503901.html|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Firstpost}}</ref> Sibi Jeyya felt that the [[protagonist]] of the film, Ramachandra, has similar characteristic features, when compared to [[Sherlock Holmes]]. He further said that Sharan Koppisetty has taken much inspiration from the [[canon of Sherlock Holmes]], written by [[Arthur Conan Doyle]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thimmarusu Review - An Engaging Murder Investigation Story with lots of Twists|url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994390081/Thimmarusu-Review-An-Engaging-Murder-Investigation-Story-with-lots-of-Twists|access-date=2021-08-01|website=indiaherald.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
[[Soundtrack album]] and [[film score]] is composed by [[Sricharan Pakala]]. The music rights were sold to Mango Music label.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-09|title='Thimmarusu' Teaser: Satyadev plays a lawyer with a conscience - Telugu News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thimmarusu-teaser-satyadev-plays-a-lawyer-with-a-conscience-telugu-news-275774|access-date=2020-12-23|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> First single of the album, "The Thimmarusu", was released on 16 July 2021. The song was written by Kittu Vissapragada and features vocals of [[Raghu Dixit]], Jyotsna Pakala, Ambika Sashittal and [[Yamini Ghantasala]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Telugu360|date=2021-07-16|title='The Thimmarusu' song : Enrgetic Promo Song|url=https://www.telugu360.com/the-thimmarusu-song-enrgetic-promo-song/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Telugu360.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
The film was earlier scheduled to release on 21 May 2021, which later was postponed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Satya Dev's ''Thimmarusu'' release date announced. The suspense-thriller to hit the theatres on this date! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/satya-devs-thimmarusu-release-date-announced-the-suspense-thriller-to-hit-the-theatres-on-this-date/articleshow/81774890.cms|access-date=2021-04-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 8 July 2021, it was announced that the film will be releasing on 30 July 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/satyadevs-thimmarusu-release-july-30-first-telugu-movie-hit-theatres-post-lockdown-805412|title=Satyadev's Thimmarusu to release on July 30; First Telugu movie to hit theatres post lockdown|date=8 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Thimmarusu to release on July 30th?|url=https://telugucinema.com/news/thimmarusu-to-release-in-theaters-shortly|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Telugu Cinema|language=en-US}}</ref> The same month, the film was certified by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] for its release in India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-24|title=Timmarusu completes censor with good reports|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/timmarusu-completes-censor-with-good-reports.html|access-date=2021-07-30|website=123telugu.com|language=en}}</ref>

=== Home Media ===
The film's digital rights were sold to [[Netflix]] and the film is set to premiere on 28 August 2021.<ref>{{Citation|title=Satya Dev as Ram {{!}} Thimmarusu {{!}} Telugu Film {{!}} Netflix India|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn_GsAXp-Mc|language=en|access-date=2021-08-22}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Critical reception ===
Praising the performance of various actors, Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "‘Thimmarusu’, the Telugu remake of the Kannada film ‘Birbal’, is tauter and leverages the strengths of its lead man, Satya Dev".<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2021-07-30|title=‘Thimmarusu’ movie review: Satya Dev sparkles in this legal thriller|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/thimmarusu-movie-review-satya-dev-sparkles-in-a-taut-legal-thriller/article35624596.ece|access-date=2021-07-31|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' called it a "convoluted thriller" and commented that "the storyline doesn’t always hold up or hold your interest all through as the narrative feels inconsistent and never fully satisfying. At times snail-paced and repetitive, the story takes its own sweet time to unfold".<ref>{{Cite web|title='Thimmarusu' review: A convoluted thriller weighed down by inconsistent narration|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/jul/31/thimmarusu-review-a-convoluted-thriller-weighed-down-by-inconsistent-narration-2337892.html|access-date=2021-07-31|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Writing for ''[[The Times of India]]'', Sravan Vanaparthy stated: "''Thimmarusu'' is an earnest attempt and thrills in most parts, but is otherwise let down by a contrived screenplay and a hurried climax" and gave a rating of three out of five.<ref>{{Citation|title=Thimmarusu: Assignment Vali Movie Review: This crime-drama thrills, but only in parts|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/thimmarusu-assignment-vali/movie-review/84888458.cms|access-date=2021-07-31}}</ref> ''[[The Hans India]]'' too rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote that "Satyadev's performance, Brahmaji's humor, story, and twists are major highlights of this film".<ref>{{Cite web|last=hansindia|date=2021-07-30|title=Thimmarusu Movie Review & Rating {3/5}|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/movie-reviews/thimmarusu-movie-review-rating-35-78338|access-date=2021-07-31|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=te}}</ref> A critic of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' praised the film's cinematography, editing and music. He further added that the is a decent crime thriller with a unique backdrop and engrossing screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-30|title=Thimmarusu movie review|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300721/thimmasaru-movie-review.html|access-date=2021-07-31|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>

''[[Pinkvilla]]'' wrote that "With better writing, 'Thimmarusu' would have been a winner."<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://www.pinkvilla.com/node/|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/node/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref>

Vishal Menon of Film Companion wrote, "The film tries interesting things within the investigative format to give us cool new ways to look at generic situations."<ref>{{cite web|first=Vishal|last=Menon|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/thimmarusu-review-netflix-abundantly-watchable-investigative-thriller-with-solid-making-satyadev-priyanka-jawalkar-ajay/?utm_source=Wikipedia&utm_medium=ContentSeeding&utm_campaign=ThimmarusuReview|title=Review Of Thimmarusu, Out On Netflix: An Abundantly Watchable Investigative Thriller With Solid Making And Even Better Twists |access-date=Aug 31, 2021|archive-date=Aug 30, 2021}}</ref>

=== Box office ===
In its opening day, the film collected a distributors' share of [[Indian rupee|₹]] 0.56 crore.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thimmarusu 1st day Collections: ‘తిమ్మరుసు’ ఫస్ట్ డే కలెక్షన్స్ ఎంత.. సత్యదేవ్ మ్యాజిక్ చేసాడా..?|url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/satyadev-thimmarusu-movie-1st-day-worldwide-collections-and-here-the-box-office-reports-pk-976610.html|access-date=2021-08-01|website=News18 Telugu|language=te}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt13310936|title=Thimmarusu: Assignment Vali}}

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