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{{Infobox film
| name = Thirudi
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| director = K. Shankar
| producer = Mahadevan Ganesh Usha Venkatramani
| writer = K. Shankar K. Panneerselvam (dialogues)
| starring = Kathir [[Dhanya Mary Varghese]]
| music = [[Bharani (composer)|Bharani]]
| cinematography = D. Shankar
| editing = S. Satish
| distributor =
| studio = [[GV Films|G. V. Films]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2006|12|22}}
| runtime = 135 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Thirudi''''' (English: ''Lady thief'') is a [[Tamil films of 2006|2006]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[romance film]] directed by K. Shankar. The film features newcomers Kathir and [[Dhanya Mary Varghese]] in lead roles, with Sundar, [[Sai Dhanshika|Marina]], [[Rajeev (Tamil actor)|Rajeev]], Ponmaran, Gunasekhar, [[Kuyili]], [[Vadivukkarasi]], and Sempuli Jagan playing supporting roles. The film was produced by Mahadevan Ganesh and Usha Venkatramani. It had musical score by [[Bharani (composer)|Bharani]], cinematography by D. Shankar, and editing by S. Satish. The film released on 22 December 2006.<ref>{{cite report|title=18th ANNUAL REPORT (2006-2007)|url=http://www.gvfilms.in/reports/Annual-Reports/Annual-Report-2007.pdf#page3|page=3|access-date=7 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://spicyonion.com/movie/thirudi/|title=Thirudi (2006) Tamil Movie|accessdate=7 March 2019|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/thirudi-movie/12784|title=Thirudi (2006)|accessdate=7 March 2019|publisher=gomolo.com}}</ref>

==Plot==

The film begins with Aravind (Kathir) waiting for someone and then starting to remember his love life.

Five years ago, the karateka Aravind, who hailed from [[Chennai]], arrived in the village [[Valliyur]] to train karate under the guidance of the master Devaram ([[Rajeev (Tamil actor)|Rajeev]]). Devaram wanted his students to focus only on training, but Aravind's friend Ravi (Sundar) spent his time romancing with Thamarai's ([[Dhanya Mary Varghese]]) friend Poongavanam ([[Sai Dhanshika|Marina]]), and Devaram requested his students to not bring him a bad among the villagers. Ravi then turned against Devaram and started to practice [[Silambam]] with Devaram's archenemy Ponmaran (Ponmaran). In the meantime, Aravind and the village belle Thamarai fell in love with each other. Thereafter, Aravind left for Chennai. Before leaving, he promised Thamarai that he will come back to marry her. The local don Mani (Gunasekhar), Thamarai's relative, who was in love with Thamarai, wanted to marry her at any cost. The days passed, and Aravind did not return from Chennai. Thamarai's family then made marriage arrangements for her. Thamarai began to feel worried, and she fell sick both mentally and physically. When Aravind returned to Valliyur, he saw Thamarai in the hospital and challenged Mani to marry Thamarai. Thamarai then told Aravind that she will marry Mani, and she begged him to become a karate champion. During a fight between Aravind and Mani, Thamarai intervened to save Aravind and accidentally killed Mani.

Back to the present, Thamarai is released from jail and returns to her village. Ravi and Poongavanam are now a happily married couple. The film ends with the reunion of the lovers.

==Cast==
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*Kathir as Aravind
*[[Dhanya Mary Varghese]] as Thamarai (Voice dubbed by Renuka)
*Sundar as Ravi
*[[Sai Dhanshika|Marina]] as Poongavanam
*[[Rajeev (Tamil actor)|Rajeev]] as Devaram
*Ponmaran as Ponmaran
*Gunasekhar as Mani
*[[Kuyili]] as Saroja, Thamarai's mother
*[[Vadivukkarasi]] as Thamarai's aunt
*Sempuli Jagan as Puli
*Venkatesh
*Hemanth
{{colend}}

==Production==

S. T. Gunasekaran, a former associate of director [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]], made his directorial debut with the romantic film ''Thirudi''. G. V. Films who had gone into the background, after the sudden death of [[G. Venkateswaran]], made his return by producing the film. Newcomers Kathir and Dhanya were chosen to play the lead roles. The film was shot in villages including [[Valliyur]], [[Tirunelveli]] and [[Nagercoil]]. D. Shankar took care of camera works while [[Bharani (composer)|Bharani]] scored music for the film. The film director said, "Though the world has become so busy and commercialized these days, there is life, love and warmth still in rural areas. It is the crux of Thirudi".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thirudi-preview-tamil-movie-8567|title=Thirudi Preview|accessdate=7 March 2019|publisher=indiaglitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/apr-06-04/29-04-06-gv.html|title=GV Films back in action|date=29 April 2004|accessdate=7 March 2019|publisher=behindwoods.com}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album|
| name = Thirudi
| type = [[soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Bharani (composer)|Bharani]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 27 October 2006
| recorded = 2006
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 22:31
| label =
| producer = Bharani
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
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}}

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[film composer]] [[Bharani (composer)|Bharani]]. The soundtrack, released in 2006, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by [[Na. Muthukumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mio.to/album/Thirudi+(2006)|title=Thirudi (2006) - Bharani|accessdate=7 March 2019|publisher=mio.to}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hungama.com/album/thirudi/342148/|title=Thirudi Songs|accessdate=7 March 2019|publisher=hungama.com}}</ref> A critic stated, "The album has six tracks with a mix of fast rhythms and melodies. Though a few of them remind his earlier tunes, the songs in the album have catchy tunes and simple lyrics".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thirudi-songs-review-tamil-movie-8567|title=Thirudi Music Review|accessdate=7 March 2019|publisher=indiaglitz.com}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! Track !! Song !! Singer(s) !! Duration
|-
|1 || "Uthe Uthe Parthiya" || [[Sujatha Mohan]], [[Bharani (composer)|Bharani]] || 4:43
|-
|2 || "Patchi Parakuthu" || [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], [[Suchitra Krishnamoorthi]] || 3:45
|-
|3 || "Vizhigal Randum" || [[Harish Raghavendra]], [[Saindhavi]] || 4:34
|-
|4 || "Kadhal Kadhal" || [[Haricharan]] || 1:09
|-
|5 || "Sandakozhi" || [[Malathy Lakshman]] || 4:38
|-
|6 || "Teen Age Vayasikudhan" || Haricharan || 3:42
|}

==Reception==
A critic said, "Thirudi, is a good entertainer sans violence and vulgarity, with a modern approach and catchy dialogue. Kathir and Tanya make a superb entry with this film. This romantic drama is packed with good humor and a clever screenplay".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/reviews/2006/thirudi-review-201206.html|title=Thirudi Review|accessdate=7 March 2019|publisher=filmibeat.com}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:2006 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2000s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian romance films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Tirunelveli]]
[[Category:2006 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2000s romance films]]

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